A Nevada salesperson license takes 120 hours of pre-license education, passing state and national exams, fingerprints from an approved vendor, and Form 549 with the initial license fee, which the Nevada Real Estate Division lists as $140.00. Two items on that list expire: fingerprints after two months, and exam results after 12 months.

At a glance

• 120 hours of pre-license education, or the college credit equivalents, per the Nevada Real Estate Division.
• Form 549 is the salesperson application.
• Fingerprints expire after two months, and exam results must be dated within the last 12 months.
• The Division lists the initial license fee as $140.00.

What Is Required to Get a Real Estate License in Nevada

Five items make up a Nevada salesperson application:

• 120 hours of pre-license education, or the matching college credits.
• Passing state and national exam results.
• The fingerprint background waiver.
• Fingerprints from an approved vendor on Nevada's list (Form 619).
• Form 549, the salesperson application, with the $140.00 initial license fee.

Heads up: The waiver must be completed, signed, and dated before fingerprints are taken, per the Nevada Real Estate Division.

That is the one order the Division's rules give us. Confirm the exact order of everything else on the Division's page before you start.

Real Estate License Nevada Requirements: The 120-Hour Breakdown

45 + 45 + 15 + 15 = 120 hours

Four courses make up the 120 hours, according to the Nevada Real Estate Division (read 16 Oct 2026).

Eighteen of the Real Estate Law course's 45 hours cover Nevada law.

Source: Nevada Real Estate Division, read 16 Oct 2026.

Tip: Ask each course provider to confirm its course covers all four subjects, including the 18 hours of Nevada law.

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Real Estate License in Nevada

The Nevada Real Estate Division lists the initial salesperson license fee as $140.00. That is the only cost we can confirm from the Division's page.

Course tuition, exam fees, and the fingerprint vendor's charge are not on our list. Ask each provider for its price and what it includes.

How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Nevada

Moving your business raises two fair questions: what changes day to day, and what it costs to move. The facts we can cite settle neither, so here is what to check.

If you hold a license in another state, ask the Nevada Real Estate Division whether your education counts toward the 120 hours. If you already hold a Nevada license, ask any brokerage you are weighing for its fee schedule and support in writing. Then compare them side by side.

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Questions people ask

Can college credits replace the class hours?

Yes. The Nevada Real Estate Division accepts 3 college credits in place of 45 hours for Principles and for Law, and 1 credit in place of 15 hours for contracts and for agency. Check with the course provider that your course meets the Division's list.

How long do fingerprints stay valid?

Fingerprints expire after two months, per the Nevada Real Estate Division. They come from an approved vendor on Nevada's list (Form 619), so check the fingerprint date against the day you submit your application.

How recent must my exam results be?

Your state and national passing results must be dated within the last 12 months, according to the Nevada Real Estate Division.

How much does the license itself cost?

The Division lists the initial salesperson license fee as $140.00. Tuition, exam fees, and the fingerprint charge are not on our list, so ask each provider.

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