Required courses: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, plus one approved elective.
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Test yourself first: 1 question
Question 1 of 1
Which state agency licenses and regulates real estate salespersons and brokers in California?
Answer: A. The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) is the state agency that licenses and regulates real estate salespersons and brokers. The California Association of REALTORS is a private trade group, not a government regulator.
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Must-know rules
- Regulator: California Department of Real Estate (DRE).
- Pre-license education: 135 hours total (three 45-hour courses).
- Required courses: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, plus one approved elective.
- License term: 4 years.
- Continuing education: 45 hours of CE every renewal cycle.
- A salesperson must work under a licensed responsible broker.
- DRE issues, renews, and disciplines real estate licenses statewide.
CA License Law & Regulator Quick Sheet: FAQs
Is CA License Law & Regulator Quick Sheet on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the California real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does California test this differently?
California applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the California rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
