How to become a real estate agent in Nevada
Nevada real estate agents are licensed by the Nevada Real Estate Division (Department of Business and Industry). Here is what it takes to work as a licensed real estate agent in Nevada, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a real estate agent in Nevada?
- At least 18 years old
- 120 hours of pre-licensing education
- Fingerprint background check through an approved vendor (prints expire after 2 months)
- Pass state and national exams within the last 12 months
- Nonresidents file a notarized Consent to Service of Process (Form 656)
Nevada real estate agent license requirements
| Licensed by | Nevada Real Estate Division (Department of Business and Industry) |
|---|---|
| License name | Real Estate Salesperson |
| Education or training | 120 hours: 45 hours Real Estate Principles, 45 hours Real Estate Law (including 18 hours Nevada law), 15 hours contracts, and 15 hours agency. 30 hours of post-licensing education due before the first renewal. |
| Exam | Pearson VUE administers the Nevada state and general (national) exams; since July 29, 2025 candidates register and pay on the Division website before scheduling with Pearson. |
| Works under a broker | Yes. Form 549 requires a broker or office manager to sign an Acknowledgment of Intent to Employ. |
| License term | Original license lasts one year (ending the last day of the month it was issued); later renewals are every 2 years. |
| Continuing education | 36 hours every 2 years (agency, contracts, ethics, law and legislation, risk reduction, and 18 general hours), at least 18 hours live; the first renewal instead requires 30 hours of post-licensing. |
| Reciprocity | Holders of a current license from listed states (for example Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Utah, and broker licensees from California, Florida, New York and others) may get a Nevada salesperson license by passing only the Nevada state exam. |
How much does it cost?
| Salesperson license application | $140.00 |
|---|---|
| Renewal | $195 |
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 Nevada
- Complete 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education
- Register and pay for the exam on the Division website, then schedule with Pearson VUE
- Pass the state and general exams
- Sign the fingerprint waiver and get fingerprinted with an approved vendor
- Have your broker sign the intent-to-employ section of Form 549
- Submit Form 549, exam results, transcripts and the $140 fee
- Complete 30 hours of post-licensing before your first renewal
Apply on the official Nevada site
How do you check a real estate agent's license in Nevada?
- Search the name or license number on the official Nevada 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.