How to get a Arizona real estate license
Arizona real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 90 (plus a separate 6-hour Contract Writing course required for licensure, not required to sit the exam)
- Broker requirement
- 90 hours broker pre-licensing education + 9-hour Broker Management Clinic + at least 3 years active licensure as salesperson within the preceding 5 years
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE — Arizona Department of Real Estate exams are administered by Pearson VUE (note: effective Jan 1, 2026 the salesperson exam was split into separate national and state exams)
- Exam structure
- 180 scored questions total (80 national + 100 state) plus 15 unscored pretest items, scored separately by section
- Passing
- 75% required on both the national and state sections
Some Arizona details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Arizona exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Arizona and the larger share of the exam. Study your Arizona state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Arizona real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Arizona real estate license?
90 (plus a separate 6-hour Contract Writing course required for licensure, not required to sit the exam)
What does the Arizona real estate salesperson exam cover?
180 scored questions total (80 national + 100 state) plus 15 unscored pretest items, scored separately by section
How do I become a realtor in Arizona?
Complete required pre-license education (90 (plus a separate 6-hour Contract Writing course required for licensure, not required to sit the exam)), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE — Arizona Department of Real Estate exams are administered by Pearson VUE (note: effective Jan 1, 2026 the salesperson exam was split into separate national and state exams); 180 scored questions total (80 national + 100 state) plus 15 unscored pretest items, scored separately by section), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Arizona real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Arizona real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.