Nebraska Real Estate Licensing 
FAQs & Requirements

Salesperson

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Complete 60 hours (2 courses) of Pre-License Education

Associate Broker/Broker

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Complete 180 hours (6 courses) of Pre-License Educationor
• Be at least 19 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Complete 120 hours (4 courses) of Pre-License Education
• 2 years full-time Salesperson Experience or part-time equivalent

Items Needed to Complete Application for Examination

• Course Completion Certificates (or Transcript from College/University)
• Correct Fee —
  • Application Fee — $135
  • Examination Fee — $150
  • Examination Retake Fee (within one year of application) — $150
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Lawsuit or Criminal Information on Application Complete
• Current Passport-Type Photo
• Work Experience Complete
• Application Complete
• Verification from School
• For Brokers — Salesperson Experience Questionnaire

» Salesperson Application

» Broker Application

Only applicants who have been pre-approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission will be able to register for the exam. NREC will notify the testing company, Psychological Services Inc. (PSI) of those eligible to take the exam. Applicants will contact PSI directly to schedule their exam.

» Examination Sites

For more information on testing procedures contact PSI directly at 800-733-9267 or www.psiexams.com

Applicants must complete the licensing process within thirty (30) days of being notified that a passing grade has been received.

Active Salespersons or Associate Brokers

• The appropriate license fee
  • Salesperson: $115
  • Broker/Associate Broker: $145
• Your original score report with picture intact. Photocopies will not be accepted. Score reports are issued by the examination administrator immediately following the exam.
• Submit the License Issuance Form — this form must be signed by the employing broker, agreeing to employ the applicant as a salesperson or associate broker and the applicant, agreeing to be employed by the broker.
• Proof of Errors & Omission insurance coverage — If enrolled in the Commission-offered plan, the insurer will provide verification of coverage to NREC after your application and premium have been processed. If your coverage is issued through a non-Commission-offered plan, you must submit a Certification of Equivalent Coverage form completed by the insurer. Verification of the insurance coverage must be received by NREC before the active license will be issued. Allow 7-10 days for verification from Insurer.

Inactive Salespersons or Inactive Brokers

• The appropriate license fee
  • Salesperson: $115
  • Broker/Associate Broker: $145
• Your original score report with picture intact. Photocopies will not be accepted. Score reports are issued by the examination administrator immediately following the exam.
• Submit a letter requesting that the license be issued on inactive status.

Active Brokers (other than Associate Brokers)

• The appropriate license fee
  • Broker — $145
• Your original score report with picture intact. Photocopies will not be accepted. Score reports are issued by the examination administrator immediately following the exam.
• Submit the Designated Broker License Issuance Form
• Proof of Errors & Omission insurance coverage — If enrolled in the Commission-offered plan, the insurer will provide verification of coverage to NREC after your application and premium have been processed. If your coverage is issued through a non-Commission-offered plan, you must submit a Certification of Equivalent Coverage form completed by the insurer.
• Determine how you will be doing business as a broker. If employing other brokers or salespersons, submit the License Issuance Form. An individual broker may operate in their name (John Jones, Broker or John Jones, Real Estate Broker), under a trade name, as a corporation, partnership or as a limited liability company. Visit http://www.nrec.ne.gov/licensing-forms/licenseissuechecklist.html to determine which documents you will need to submit.