How to get a Kentucky real estate license
Kentucky 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
- 96 (or 6 semester credit hours from an accredited college)
- Broker requirement
- 48-hour broker management course plus 24 months of active sales-associate experience (averaging 20+ hrs/week) immediately preceding application; reduced to 1 year with a real-estate-related associate/bachelor's degree
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- 120 scored items: national 80 (150 min) + Kentucky state 40 (90 min), scored separately
- Passing
- 75% on each portion
Preparing for the Kentucky exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Kentucky and the larger share of the exam. Study your Kentucky state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Kentucky real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Kentucky real estate license?
96 (or 6 semester credit hours from an accredited college)
What does the Kentucky real estate salesperson exam cover?
120 scored items: national 80 (150 min) + Kentucky state 40 (90 min), scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Kentucky?
Complete required pre-license education (96 (or 6 semester credit hours from an accredited college)), pass the licensing exam (PSI; 120 scored items: national 80 (150 min) + Kentucky state 40 (90 min), scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Kentucky 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 Kentucky real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.