Louisiana real estate license
What it takes to get licensed to sell real estate in Louisiana, from the state's official commission and exam vendor.
- 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.
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.