Real Estate Broker / Louisiana
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Louisiana Real Estate Broker License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Manages real estate transactions and may employ real estate agents.

What the Louisiana data shows for Real Estate Brokers

Becoming a licensed real estate broker in Louisiana means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 213 training hours, a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, and 2 years of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Louisiana regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

Budget $305 to get started, plus $251 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 16 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, real estate brokers should know: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
37/100
Real Estate Broker · Louisiana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B-
213 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$305
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$126/yr
$251 every 2 years
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
16 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Louisiana

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
213 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$305
Renewal Fee
$251
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Louisiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana requires 213 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Real Estate Broker Exam), and an initial fee of $305. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana licenses real estate brokers who complete its requirements (213 education hours, 2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Louisiana licensing board.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to Louisiana from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for real estate brokers: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Louisiana licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Louisiana require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
Louisiana does require a background check before issuing a real estate broker license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in Louisiana? ▼
To stay licensed as a real estate broker in Louisiana, plan on 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $251.

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Real Estate Broker in Louisiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a real estate broker-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Louisiana's real estate broker requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Real Estate Broker in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state real estate broker license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Louisiana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Louisiana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Louisiana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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