Real Estate Broker / Maine
2026 data Maine board official source

Maine Real Estate Broker License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Manages real estate transactions and may employ real estate agents.

What the Maine data shows for Real Estate Brokers

Maine's path to real estate broker licensure runs through 66 hours of approved instruction, 2 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Maine folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

The initial price tag is $59, and renewal costs $57 every 2 years. 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.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
64/100
Real Estate Broker · Maine

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
66 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A-
$59
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$29/yr
$57 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 Maine

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
66 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$59
Renewal Fee
$57
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 Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in Maine? ▼
Maine requires 66 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Real Estate Broker Exam), and an initial fee of $59. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in Maine? ▼
Maine licenses real estate brokers who complete its requirements (66 education hours, 2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to Maine from another state? ▼
For real estate brokers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Maine licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Maine require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the real estate broker licensing process in Maine. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in Maine? ▼
Maine ties continued real estate broker licensure to 16 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $57 renewal fee.

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What to do with this real estate broker license

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

  • See how Maine'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 Maine's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maine overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.