How to Get Your Real Estate License in Oklahoma: 2023 Requirements for Taking the Exam

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the requirements you need to keep in mind when getting a real estate license in Oklahoma.

We’ll walk you through all the particulars specific to the state to fully prepare you for this career choice.

Keep reading to learn more about each step of the process — from how to qualify for a real estate license to the actual exam itself.

There are two different types of real estate licenses for salespeople in Oklahoma, although both have similar requirements for eligibility.

A provisional sales associate is someone who has not held an active real estate license in the last five years.

Those eligible for a provisional sales associate license will earn a sales associate license after their first year.

A sales associate, on the other hand, has to have an active license currently, either in Oklahoma or in another state.

Requirements to get either license start with age. You must be at least 18. You’ll also need to provide proof of citizenship.

The two easiest ways to do this are with a copy of either your birth certificate or a valid passport. A photocopy of your driver’s license will not count.

Additionally, you’ll need to submit an application online and complete a background check through IdentoGo. Your application remains good for one year.

If you haven’t gotten your license by then, you’ll need to submit a new application and get a new background check.

The application fee is $35 and the background check costs $60.

To complete your eligibility requirements, you’ll need to take a 90-hour pre-licensing salesperson course from any of the top real estate schools in Oklahoma.

These institutions also provide information on what format the course is taught in.

Once all of these items are complete, you’ll receive additional information and your candidate ID. This enables you to schedule your real estate license exam.

It takes no more than five business days for your application to get reviewed once it’s fully submitted.

The real estate license exam in Oklahoma is administered by PSI Exams. You can register for the test online or by calling 855-746-8169. The fee for the exam is $60.

The test itself will take three hours and consists of 130 questions. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass.

After passing the exam, the final step is to verify broker sponsorship. Selecting a sponsoring broker requires a lot of research and careful selection.

Our directory of the top real estate brokerages in Oklahoma can help narrow down your options.

You can also refer to our guide on choosing the right real estate brokerage to work for.

You’ll also have to pay a license issuance fee which varies based on the type of license you’re getting.

The cost for a provisional sales associate license is $100, while it’s $215 for a sales associate license.

To obtain a real estate broker license in Oklahoma, the requirements are slightly different.

You still have to be at least 18, provide proof of citizenship, and have a background check, but you also have to share your industry experience.

You must not only currently hold a sales associate license in Oklahoma, but you need to have at least two years of licensure within the last five.

Additionally, you’ll need to complete a Change License Request through the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission’s online portal and upload a Transaction Experience Waiver.

Along with the forms, you’ll need to complete a 90-hour broker course and a 15-hour Oklahoma Broker-in-Charge course for eligibility.

These must come from an approved institution as well.

You’ll also need to decide which type of broker you’d like to be. This is based on the type of brokerage you will own or work for.

You have the option to be a Broker Proprietor, who manages a brokerage that’s a proprietorship, or a Managing Broker, who manages a brokerage that’s an LLC or corporation.

Once that’s sorted out, you can register for the real estate license exam. Also given by PSI Exams, the broker examination consists of 135 questions and lasts for four hours.

You need a minimum score of 75 percent to pass.

Costs associated with your real estate broker license in Oklahoma include:

• $35 for the application
• $60 for the background check
• $75 for the exam
• $295 for the license

You’ll also need a sponsoring broker as a final step to complete all your required paperwork and get your license filed correctly.

What Is Real Estate License Reciprocity?

When one state has similar requirements as another for getting a real estate license of any kind, they may offer reciprocity.

This means a licensed real estate agent in Oklahoma who is moving to another state won’t have to go through all the requirements in their new state for licensure.

It can save a lot of time, and make it easier to start working in your new home.

Currently, Oklahoma has reciprocal agreements with:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• North Dakota
• South Dakota

Granting a license-for-license exchange for real estate professionals moving from these states to Oklahoma is still conditional. You’ll need to also meet these additional requirements:

• Completing one hour of education in each category — Oklahoma Code and Rites, Oklahoma Contract and Forms, and Oklahoma Broker Relationship Act
• Getting a license certification history from all the states where you’ve had an active license
• Filling out the license application online
• Getting a background check

Brokers have to do all of the above and complete a Broker-in-Charge course to qualify for reciprocity.

US States Having a Reciprocal Agreement with Oklahoma

For real estate agents in Oklahoma who are thinking of relocating, there are quite a few states that will recognize your current license.

This list is always subject to change, so it’s best to check the state’s reciprocity rules before moving.

States that have full or partial reciprocity with Oklahoma are:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Nebraska
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia
• West Virginia

Pre-Licensing Classroom Courses

Completing the 90-hour pre-licensing salesperson or broker course requires you go through one of the approved institutions.

If you’re applying for a broker license, you also have the additional requirement of a 15-hour Oklahoma Broker-in-Charge course.

Cost will vary between programs, but most average in at a few hundred dollars for the entire course.

Completing this coursework is required for scheduling your real estate license exam, and many offer programs both in person and online.

Opting to take the course in person presents a few unique benefits you won’t have online. The major ones are both a consistent schedule and the ability to network face-to-face.

With an in-person course, you typically have class at the same time each week.

This enables you to schedule around the course without missing sessions, making sure you have time for other commitments such as family and work.

Learning in a classroom allows you to interact with your peers and instructors who usually have connections in the field.

This gives you a great opportunity to network, make friends, and have others to connect with when it’s time to study.

Pre-Licensing Online Courses

Shifting to an online program can give you back a lot of time, if you have the flexibility to front-load your coursework.

If you’re able to treat the 90-hour salesperson course like a 40-hour-per-week job, you’ll complete the course in less than a month.

The same goes for the total time required for the broker pre-licensing coursework.

This is because studying online often allows you to work at your own pace, during the times that are most convenient for you.

Not only that, you’re able to have more choice over where you work. If having other people around often causes you to get distracted, you can work completely on your own.

Having the ability to control your work environment can help you focus and stay on track to work faster.

Either way, putting in the time to complete the pre-licensing coursework is a major component to getting your real estate license in Oklahoma.

If you’re on the fence as to which format will work best for you, refer to our informative guide comparing real estate classes online vs. classroom courses.

Your real estate license application stays valid for exactly one year. During that time you must complete your pre-licensing coursework and take the license exam.

PSI Exams offers the test across Oklahoma, with testing centers in:

• McAlester
• Oklahoma City
• Tulsa
• Woodward

You can register for the exam via online or by calling 855-746-8169. The exam costs $60 for a sales associate license and $75 for a broker license.

While both exams have different time limits and question totals, each is broken out into two parts — a national section and one focusing on state-specific questions.

Should you fail any portion of the exam, you’ll have the ability to review your missed questions onsite.

This review period lasts one hour immediately following the completion of the test.

For a sales associate license, there are 130 questions in total. You have three hours to complete the exam and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent.

For the broker exam, you have four hours to complete 135 questions and need a minimum score of 75 percent to pass.

Make sure you are fully equipped to take the test by reading our article on How to Pass the Oklahoma Real Estate Exam. We also have useful tips on how to study for the real estate exam.

After passing the real estate license exam in Oklahoma, and receiving final approval of your application, the last step for filing is having your sponsoring broker verify their sponsorship.

This is the case regardless of what type of license you’re applying for.

Once that’s done, your license is automatically filed through the online system where you submitted your application. Final fees vary by license type.

The license issuance fee for a provisional sales associate is $100, while it’s $295 for a broker license.

Within 48 hours of passing your exam, you’ll get an email from the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission letting you know you can issue your license completely online.

These instructions help make the process easier.

Also, all active licenses are mailed to the business address of your sponsoring broker.

If you’ve received a provisional sales associate license, you have one year to convert it to a sales associate license.

This is done by completing 45 hours of post-license education within the 12-month time frame. Once verified, you’ll get an updated real estate license.

Once you receive your license, read our article on the next steps to take after passing the real estate exam to prepare yourself for a successful career in real estate.

The time frame to complete the process of getting your real estate license varies based on how frequently your class meets.

With 90 hours of pre-licensing education to complete, plus time to study, have your application approved, and take your exam, you’re looking at around six months at the most.

Taking the pre-licensing course online gives you more flexibility in how fast the class goes.

Treating the class like a job, taking 40 hours per week, means you could move through everything in as fast as six weeks.

Yes, a background check is conducted through IdentoGO and is required before you can schedule your exam.

Costs vary based on the price of your pre-licensing education and what license you’re looking to get.

Assuming the course averages around a few hundred dollars, your total expense for a sales associate is somewhere around $550. For a broker license, it’s around $760.

You don’t have to wait at all should you need to retake the real estate exam in Oklahoma. You’re able to schedule a retake the same day you get your grade.

If you do fail the exam, you have an unlimited number of attempts to pass it within the year your application is valid.

Once that year passes, you must submit a new application and have a new background check done before becoming eligible to take the exam again.

Yes. Each time you retake either one or both parts of the real estate license exam, you’ll have to pay a fee.

The cost to retake the exam is the same as the initial fee. This varies based on which license you’re getting. The fee for the salesperson exam is $60 and it’s $75 for the broker test.

You may still qualify for a real estate license in Oklahoma should you have a felony on your record. However, each case is reviewed individually.

For information about specific convictions, you can review the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission’s list of crimes.

Once you get your background check, your criminal history gets shared with the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission where each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

It is possible to get a real estate license if you have a DUI.

The Oklahoma Real Estate Commission will review your specific application and accompanying background check in order to make a decision on your eligibility.

While you must be at least 18 to apply for your real estate license in Oklahoma, you are not required to show proof of a high school diploma to qualify.

With this guide, you’re now ready to take that step toward getting your real estate license in the Sooner State. Once you do, we’re here to help you establish a good career in real estate.

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About the Author

Kristina Morales is a REALTOR® with over 20 years of professional experience. She actively practices real estate in Ohio but also has practiced real estate in California and Texas. Conducting her real estate business in three states has allowed her to gain unique experiences that make her a well-rounded realtor. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and her MBA with a concentration in Banking and Finance. Prior to real estate, Kristina had an extensive corporate career in banking and treasury. She ended her finance career as an Assistant Treasurer at a publicly traded oil & gas company in Houston, TX.