Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson Exam
At a glance
- Passing score
- 70%
- Exam fee
- $59
- Governing body
- Connecticut Department of Consumer…
Quick answers
How much does the Connecticut Real Estate exam cost?
The Connecticut Real Estate exam fee is $59 (first attempt; $51 retake; $80 application fee separate).
What is the passing score for the Connecticut Real Estate exam?
The passing score for the Connecticut Real Estate exam is 70%.
The Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test aspiring agents must pass before they can practice real estate in the state. It is administered by PSI on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Real Estate Commission), which also oversees pre-license education, application, and licensure requirements.
Overview
The exam is built from two portions covering distinct content domains. The national General portion tests broad real estate principles, while the Connecticut State portion tests state-specific law and licensing rules.
- Agency — 13% of the General portion
- Contracts — 19% of the General portion
- Financing — 10% of the General portion
- Practice of Real Estate — 12% of the General portion
- Property Ownership — 10% of the General portion
- Connecticut Real Estate Agency — 9 items on the State portion
- Connecticut Laws Governing the Activities of Licensees — 11 items on the State portion
- Connecticut Real Estate Licensing Requirements — 7 items on the State portion
- Connecticut-Specific Real Estate Laws — 8 items on the State portion
Candidates prepare for this material through Connecticut's required 60-hour pre-license Real Estate Principles and Practices course.
Cost and registration
The PSI examination fee is $59.00, due when scheduling the test. A separate $80.00 application fee is paid to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection when applying. Retaking any portion of the exam costs $51.00, and activating a license after passing requires a $590.00 license fee.
Exam format
The exam has two timed portions: an 80-question General section (120 minutes) and a 35-question Connecticut State section (45 minutes), for 110 questions total across 165 minutes. A small number of five to ten unscored experimental questions may also appear. A score of at least 70% is required to pass each portion.
How the Connecticut Real Estate practice bank covers the outline
61 practice questions across 8 outline areas.
Counts are the live question bank, grouped by the outline area each question was written to.
Verified facts about the Connecticut Real Estate exam
6 statements, each bound to the official document it was taken from. The source link beside every line opens that document.
Requirements and rules
- Pre-licensing education hours
- 60 hours
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Division
- Unlimited for up to 1 year
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Division
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Connecticut real estate salesperson exam cost?
The PSI examination fee is $59.00, due when you schedule your test, and a separate $80.00 application fee is paid to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
What's the passing score for the Connecticut salesperson exam?
You must score at least 70% to pass the salesperson examination.
How many questions are on the exam and how much time do I get?
The General (national) portion has 80 questions in 120 minutes, the Connecticut State portion has 35 questions in 45 minutes, and together the exam totals 110 questions across 165 minutes.
What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the exam?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and complete Connecticut's 60-hour pre-license Real Estate Principles and Practices course before applying.
What happens if I fail a portion of the exam?
You can retake the exam on an unlimited basis, but you must pass both portions within one year of your eligibility date; retakes cost $51.00 whether you're redoing one portion or both.
After I pass, how do I activate and renew my license?
You have 2 years from the date you passed your most recent exam portion to activate your license under a supervising Connecticut broker, which requires paying a $590.00 license fee; once active, salesperson licenses expire on May 31 of every even-numbered year.
Sources
- 1.Real Estate Salesperson - Initial/Exam Application | CT.gov Department of Consumer Protection — Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Division (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Licensing Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI Services LLC, Updated 11/13/2025) -- official vendor bulletin, candidate portal https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ctre — Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Division (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Real Estate Salesperson | CT.gov Department of Consumer Protection — Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Division (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 4.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies Directory — ARELLO
- 5.Real Estate Licensing Practice Tests — Pearson VUE
Official sources
The official documents our facts about this exam are taken from.
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Licensing Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI Services LLC, Updated 11/13/2025) -- official vendor bulletin, candidate portal https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ctreConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Divisiontest-takers.psiexams.com
- Real Estate Salesperson - Initial/Exam Application | CT.gov Department of Consumer ProtectionConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Divisionportal.ct.gov
- Real Estate Salesperson | CT.gov Department of Consumer ProtectionConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Divisionportal.ct.gov
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