How to become a real estate agent in Indiana
Indiana real estate agents are licensed by the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). Here is what it takes to work as a licensed real estate agent in Indiana, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a real estate agent in Indiana?
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an approved 90-hour broker course
- No disqualifying criminal convictions (criminal-history questions on the application must be answered and explained)
Indiana real estate agent license requirements
| Licensed by | Indiana Real Estate Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) |
|---|---|
| License name | Real Estate Broker |
| Education or training | An approved broker pre-licensing course of at least 90 hours (principles, practices, Indiana license law, agency, contracts, financing, settlement, escrow, recordkeeping, government regulations and appraising). Approved schools are listed on PLA's Search and Verify page. |
| Exam | The broker exam is scheduled through Pearson VUE (for exams on or after March 3, 2025) and has a national portion and an Indiana state portion. |
| Works under a broker | Yes. To be active, a broker must be linked to a broker company or sole-proprietor managing broker, and that employer must approve the request before the license is issued. Otherwise the license is issued as inactive. |
| License term | 3 years |
| Continuing education | Within the first 2 years, new brokers complete 30 hours of post-licensing education instead of CE, and after that 12 CE hours each CE year (July 1 to June 30) while active. |
| Reciprocity | Indiana has no reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state brokers may apply by endorsement and, if approved, take only the state portion of the exam. |
How much does it cost?
| Broker application | $60.00 |
|---|---|
| Broker renewal | $60.00 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become a real estate agent in Indiana
- Complete the 90-hour broker pre-licensing course at an approved school
- Schedule and pass the broker exam through Pearson VUE
- Choose a broker company to associate with
- Apply on MyLicense One, uploading your course certificate and score report and paying the $60 fee
- Have your employing broker approve the request so the license is issued active
- Complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within 2 years
Apply on the official Indiana site
How do you check a real estate agent's license in Indiana?
- Search the name or license number on the official Indiana real estate agent license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.