The Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) Systems are Offline until April 24
All KREC online licensing services are unavailable April 14-23, as KREC migrates to a new system on April 24.
No new submissions, including mail, email, or fax requests, will be processed.
Candidates for the Pearson VUE licensing exam cannot schedule an appointment until the new system is live.
All current applicants and licensees, watch your email for information on accessing the new system close to April 24.
Email [email protected] or [email protected] with questions related to the licensing system migration.
Please see the new Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC), Salesperson Prelicensing Checklist – effective April 24, 2025. You must create a KREC account on April 24.
The steps required for an in-state Salesperson to apply for a Kansas Salesperson’s license from the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) are:
1. Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) Application. $15 Application Fee & $70 Background Fee
2. Complete Prelicense Requirements:
– Submit Fingerprints to KREC.
– Principles of Real Estate Course. $245*
– Licensing Exam. $82
– Kansas Practice Course. $170*
3. Submit License Application. $125
*$30 discount for the Kansas Real Estate Salesperson Prelicense Training Package, which includes the Principles of Real Estate Course and the Kansas Practice Course. $385
Salesperson Pre-license – Course Information
To obtain a Kansas Salesperson License (in the order we recommend)
1. Order the Principles of Real Estate Course – Hybrid Course. 30-hour course with Online Learning, Virtual Live, and In-person Live Seminar to help you fully understand the material and prepare for the Licensing Exam.
Step 1. Begin the Online Learning Course
Step 2. Attend the Virtual Live Webinar at your earliest opportunity (dates below)
Step 3. Attend the In-person Live Seminar after completing the Online Learning Course (dates below)
• Online Course – Step 1 – The course will be available upon purchase.
• Virtual Webinar (Kansas License Law) – Step 2. This is a 2-hour Virtual Webinar covering selected topics in the state portion of the course. You will receive an email invitation to participate in this webinar.
Saturday, 8-10 am
Virtual Webinar
-May 10 -June 14 -July 26 -August 23 -September 20 -October 18 -November 22 -December 13
• In-person Seminar (Exam Prep) – Step 3. This is an 8-hour live (offered in-person only) seminar covering the State and National portions of the course. You must complete the entire Online Course and Virtual Webinar before attending the Exam Prep Seminar. It is designed to prepare you to take the Licensing Exam. You should take the licensing exam at Pearson Vue NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS AFTER THE EXAM PREP SEMINAR. You will receive supplemental materials at the Exam Prep Seminar. You will receive an email invitation to participate in this seminar.
Saturday, 8 am-5 pm
LIVE (in-person) @
Kansas Association of REALTORS®, Townsite Tower, 534 S Kansas Ave, Ste 1229, Topeka KS
-May 17 -June 21 -July 19 -August 16 -September 27 -October 25 -November 15
2. Schedule a Licensing Exam with the Pearson VUE Test Center. The exam is two portions – the State portion (specific to Kansas) and the National or general portion (general real estate concepts). The Pearson VUE Content Outline is available now, and the Pearson VUE Kansas Real Estate Candidate Handbook will be updated by April 24.
Exam Code: ReKS-Sales
Exam Name: KS Sales
3. Complete a fingerprint Background Check according to the instructions provided at the Exam Prep Seminar. Ink and Digital prints are accepted. Fingerprinting can be obtained at the Police Station, Sheriff’s Office, UPS Store, KBI, or other fingerprinting services. Digital Fingerprint Services may be available at the Overland Park, Topeka, and Wichita Pearson Professional testing sites.
4. Order the online Kansas Practice Course. (Advanced Concepts) 30-hour course. This goes beyond the basic definitions and concepts you learned in the Principles of Real Estate Course. It is entirely separate from the Principles of Real Estate course and unrelated to the Licensing Exam. We recommend you take the Kansas Practice Course after you pass the Licensing Exam.
5. Affiliate with a Broker. The license you receive is a Kansas Real Estate Salesperson License. A real estate broker must supervise you. You need to contact real estate brokers (real estate companies) in your area to request a meeting/interview.
6. Submit a License Application to the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC). You and your broker will apply according to the instructions received with your Pearson VUE exam results.
Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) Requirements for a Kansas real estate license
20% cancellation fee.
No refunds or transfers will be granted once the course has begun or materials have been picked up or shipped.
