How to become a real estate agent in Oregon
Oregon real estate agents are licensed by the Oregon Real Estate Agency. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed real estate agent in Oregon, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a real estate agent in Oregon?
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma, GED or international equivalent
- Fingerprint background check taken at a PSI test center
Oregon real estate agent license requirements
| Licensed by | Oregon Real Estate Agency |
|---|---|
| License name | Broker |
| Education or training | 150 hours of broker pre-license education from an Agency-approved real estate school (courses completed on or after January 1, 2013) |
| Exam | PSI administers the broker license exam, and you must pass both sections; scores are good for one year. |
| Works under a broker | Yes. A broker conducts real estate activity while associated with and supervised by a managing principal broker, who adds your pending license to the business. |
| License term | 24 months; licenses expire on the last day of your birth month, so the first period may be 13 to 24 months |
| Continuing education | Continuing education is required for each license renewal. |
| Reciprocity | Oregon has reciprocal licensing agreements with Alabama, Alberta, Georgia, Nebraska and South Dakota; otherwise there are no education or exam waivers for out-of-state licensees. |
How much does it cost?
| Broker license application (nonrefundable) | $300 |
|---|---|
| Active license renewal | $300 |
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 Oregon
- Create an eLicense account and apply with the $300 fee
- Get your Applicant ID by email
- Complete 150 hours of pre-license education and give the school your Applicant ID
- Schedule and pass both exam sections with PSI
- Get fingerprinted at the PSI test center
- Have your managing principal broker add your pending license
Apply on the official Oregon site
How do you check a real estate agent's license in Oregon?
- Search the name or license number on the official Oregon 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.