Licensing and Post Licensing Requirements for Potential Louisiana Real Estate Salesperson

All applicants for a real estate salesperson license in the state of Louisiana must:

1. be at least 18 years of age;
2. have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED);
3. show proof of successful completion of ninety (90) hours of real estate education in courses approved by the LREC;
4. pass the real estate salesperson licensing examination;
5. be sponsored by a licensed real estate broker;
6. comply with all application procedures required by the LREC;
7. obtain a criminal background history prior to issuance of license; and
8. complete a 45 hour post licensing course within 180 days of becoming licensed.

• If a license is granted, the prospective licensee must provide proof of errors and omissions insurance prior to license issuance.
• If the potential licensee has been convicted of a felony, he or she must appeal to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for permission to be licensed before applying for their license.