Maine Real Estate Licensing 
FAQs & Requirements

Brokers, associate brokers, and designated brokers are required to complete 21 hours of approved continuing education, including the 3-hour core course (mandatory) each two-year license cycle.

Maine law prohibits a licensee from taking the same course twice within the same licensing cycle. As of 2002 the Maine Real Estate Commission ceased keeping records of licensees' continuing education, purged all licensing files, and can no longer tell you which courses you may have taken for your current renewal.

Maine real estate licensees must be renewed every two years.

Brokers in Maine need to renew their license every two years prior to the expiration date listed on their license. Licenses expire two years from original date of issuance.

No, we do not provide continuing education courses for the state of Maine.

The Main Real Estate Commission has moved to an online renewal process. Renewal notices and licenses are only being sent by email at this time. To renew your license, create an online account and then log in to renew your license. You will need a credit card to pay the renewal fee of $100 per licensing cycle.

$100 | Real Estate Broker/Designated Broker/Associate Broker

A $50 late fee is assessed for licenses renewed within 90 calendar days after the expiration date.

Yes, if you have completed your continuing education requirements. You cannot renew your license until you have completed the required CE. There is a 90-day period after your license expires in which you can first complete your CE; then submit a late renewal. You may not practice during the time the license is expired and you will be assessed a $50 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee.

No. There is no continuing education requirement to renew an inactive license. However, you will need to complete the required CE when you wish to return to active status.

• Inactive up to 2 years — 21 hours of CE including the current core course
• Inactive more than 2 years but less than 4 years — 28 hours of CE including the current core course
• Inactive more than 4 years but less than 6 years — 36 hours of CE including the current core course
• Licensees who are inactive for 6 or more years must complete the Maine Laws exam administered by Pearson VUE with a minimum grade of 75% and submit a new license application.

Yes. An equal license may be issued to any person who holds a current and active real estate license in another jurisdiction after meeting the requirements for the license. Upon completion of the requirements, the applicant is eligible to become licensed by the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. A non-resident licensee must be affiliated with a Maine-licensed real estate agent to be eligible to perform brokerage services.

» Reciprocal License Requirements

Maine has three levels of licensing for real estate professionals.

The first step is to obtain your Sales Agent license. The license is good for two years. At the end of that two years, you apply to become an Associate Broker. The Sales Agent license is not renewable and cannot be inactive.

An Associate Broker license is good for two years. This level of license may be renewed. An associate broker licensee must be affiliated with a licensed real estate agent to be eligible to perform brokerage services. This license may be held on inactive status.

A Real Estate Broker/Designated Broker license is good for two years. A broker licensee must be affiliated with a licensed real estate agent to be eligible to perform brokerage services. In addition, a licensed real estate broker may act as a designated broker for an agency and, as such, is responsible for the actions of the agency and its associates or employees. This license may be held on inactive status.

To get started:

Fees:

• Application/License fee: $100
• Criminal Records Check Fee: $21

Term

• 2 years (Note: Sales Agent's license is non-renewable)

Requirements

• General
  • Completed License Application
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Be at least 18 at time of application for the license
• Sales Agent
  • Complete the Sales Agent course with a minimum final grade of 75%
  • Pass the sales agent licensing examination, administered by Pearson VUE, with a minimum final grade of 75% within one year of passing the Sales Agent course. See the Candidate Handbook for more detailed information about licensing requirements and instructions for scheduling an examination.
• Associate Broker
  • Complete two years practice as an actively licensed sales agent
  • Complete the 60-hour Associate Broker Course (plus Documented Field Experience Form) with a minimum final grade of 75%
• Real Estate Broker/Designated Broker
  • Completed the Designated Broker Course with a minimum final grade of 75% and submit the original course completion certificate with the application. Must apply for the broker license within one calendar year of completing the course
  • Have been licensed as an associate broker affiliated with a real estate brokerage agency for 2 years within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application.

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• Apply online
• Application form (PDF)