For links to the most current forms, go directly to the DRE website.

StepstoGetlicensed

For links to the most current forms, go directly to the DRE website.

What if I Don’t Pass The State Exam?

If you do not pass the State Exam with a 70% or greater, you may apply to retake the examination.

Apply to retake the State Exam using the eLicensing online system

You may attempt the State Exam an unlimited number of times during the two-year period following the date of filing your original application.

The cost to retake the State Exam is the same cost as the original attempt.

Tip: You will be informed of your final score and the percentage of questions answered correctly across each of the seven topical areas covered on the State Exam. Use this feedback to focus your retest preparation on the areas where you obtained the weakest scores.

1. FORMS

  • For links to the most current forms, go directly to the DRE website.

2. LIVE SCAN LOCATIONS

3. PROCESSING TIME

4. EXAM DATE

  • Once your application has been processed and all qualifications have been met, you will receive an e-mail notifying you that you may schedule your exam date through the DRE eLicensing system dre.ca.gov. You may check for available State Exam Dates.

5. TAKING YOUR STATE EXAM

  • Check out information for the San Diego Electronic Exam Center.
  • Take only your current government-issued photo ID into the testing room – nothing else.
  • The Salesperson exam takes 3 hours and has 150 multiple choice questions.
  • Passing Score: Minimum 70%. 
  • After you pass the exam, your license number will be issued.
  • License certificates can be printed online using the DRE eLicensing system.
  • Now CELEBRATE!!!

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