Real estate exam day: booking, ID and results

You book a date only after your state approves you. Bring the ID your state names, leave notes and your phone behind, and in most states you see your result before you leave.

Texas

Book: Wait for TREC's eligibility email, then book Pearson VUE online or by phone at least 24 hours ahead. No walk-ins.
Bring: Two current IDs with your signature; the first government-issued with a photo.
Calculator: A silent financial calculator is recommended and not provided. No letter keys.
Results: A pass or fail score report as you leave. Your license is emailed in 5 to 10 business days once your background check clears.

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Florida

Book: Apply to the DBPR first. Once approved, book Pearson VUE online or by phone. Test centers only, no walk-ins.
Bring: Two IDs with your signature; one government-issued with your photo. Bring your course completion certificate too.
Calculator: Check the DBPR candidate booklet before test day.
Results: A score report as soon as you finish. If you fail, wait 24 hours to book again.

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California

Book: Book in the DRE's eLicensing system, as late as 6:00 a.m. on the day. Centers in Fresno, La Palma, Oakland, Sacramento and San Diego.
Bring: A current driver's license or DMV ID card, a passport, or a US military ID.
Calculator: Not allowed in the room, with phones, watches and pens.
Results: On screen when you finish. If you pass, the DRE does not tell you your score.

DRE: Taking the exam

New York

Book: Book online in eAccessNY and print the Summary of Your Submission page.
Bring: A current government photo ID with your signature, plus that printed summary.
Calculator: Allowed if silent, battery or solar powered, non-printing and with no letter keys.
Results: Pass or fail online in eAccessNY. A pass is valid for two years.

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Scheduling steps

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Finish your prelicense course and keep the completion certificate.
Apply to your state and wait for approval to test.
Book a date with the test provider, at least a day ahead.
Check that your name matches your ID exactly.
Plan to arrive 30 minutes early.
Leave your phone, bag and notes in the car or a locker.
Read every question once more before you submit.

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20 questions in 25 minutes on your state’s law, national principles and math, with your score by part.

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Questions people ask

How do I schedule my real estate exam?

Apply to your state first. Texas and Florida candidates then book Pearson VUE, California candidates book in the DRE's eLicensing system and New York candidates book in eAccessNY.

What do I bring to the real estate exam?

The ID your state names. Texas and Florida ask for two IDs with your signature, one government-issued with a photo. New York also wants the printed summary page from eAccessNY.

When do I get my real estate exam results?

Texas, Florida and California show your result when you finish. New York posts pass or fail online in eAccessNY.

Can I bring a calculator?

In Texas a silent financial calculator is recommended. New York allows a silent, non-printing one without letter keys. California does not allow one in the room.