How to get a Connecticut real estate license
Connecticut 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
- 60 (Real Estate Principles and Practices)
- Broker requirement
- 60-hr Principles course + 15-hr Real Estate Brokerage Principles and Practices course + (two 15-hr electives OR one 30-hr appraisal course OR 20 real estate transactions in preceding 5 years) + at least 3 years actively engaged as a CT salesperson
- Exam vendor
- PSI (moved to online administration starting May 13, 2025)
- Exam structure
- Salesperson: 80 national + 30 state questions (120 min national / 45 min state, 165 min total). Broker: 80 national + 40 state questions (120 min / 60 min, 180 min total), scored separately
- Passing
- 70% each section for salesperson; 75% each section for broker
Some Connecticut 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 Connecticut exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Connecticut and the larger share of the exam. Study your Connecticut state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Connecticut real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Connecticut real estate license?
60 (Real Estate Principles and Practices)
What does the Connecticut real estate salesperson exam cover?
Salesperson: 80 national + 30 state questions (120 min national / 45 min state, 165 min total). Broker: 80 national + 40 state questions (120 min / 60 min, 180 min total), scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Connecticut?
Complete required pre-license education (60 (Real Estate Principles and Practices)), pass the licensing exam (PSI (moved to online administration starting May 13, 2025); Salesperson: 80 national + 30 state questions (120 min national / 45 min state, 165 min total). Broker: 80 national + 40 state questions (120 min / 60 min, 180 min total), scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Connecticut 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 Connecticut real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.