How to get a Louisiana real estate license
Louisiana 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
- Broker requirement
- 150 hours of approved coursework (includes 30-hour broker responsibility portion) plus active salesperson license for the 2 years immediately preceding application (within a broader 4-year active-license requirement)
- Exam vendor
- PSI (transitioning to Pearson VUE as of 2025)
- Exam structure
- 135 scored items: national 80 (105 min) + Louisiana state 55 (75 min), scored separately; 180 min total
- Passing
- 75% each section
Preparing for the Louisiana exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Louisiana and the larger share of the exam. Study your Louisiana state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Louisiana real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Louisiana real estate license?
90
What does the Louisiana real estate salesperson exam cover?
135 scored items: national 80 (105 min) + Louisiana state 55 (75 min), scored separately; 180 min total
How do I become a realtor in Louisiana?
Complete required pre-license education (90), pass the licensing exam (PSI (transitioning to Pearson VUE as of 2025); 135 scored items: national 80 (105 min) + Louisiana state 55 (75 min), scored separately; 180 min total), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Louisiana 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 Louisiana real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.