50-State Real Estate Broker Licensing Compliance Guide
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Kentucky Real Estate License

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Licensing requirements for Kentucky brokerage firms.

A business entity offering real estate brokerage services to the public typically must register with the real estate commission before conducting business activity. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

Company Licenses

Kentucky Real Estate Company Licenses

Kentucky Real Estate Broker License

Agency:Kentucky Real Estate Commission

Initial Registration

Form:

Form 206: Opening a New Office

Agency Fee:

$10

Notes:

Kentucky does not issue firms licenses, but requires registration of businesses instead.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Renewal is not required, but firms must update information whenever it changes.

Individual Licenses

Kentucky Individual Real Estate Licenses

Kentucky Real Estate Broker License

Agency:Kentucky Real Estate Commission

Initial Registration

Agency Fee:

$60

Notes:

License applications are provided after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By March 31 of even-numbered years.

Kentucky Real Estate Sales Associate License

Agency:Kentucky Real Estate Commission

Initial Registration

Agency Fee:

$130

Notes:

License applications are provided after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

By March 31 of even-numbered years.

Learn about real estate licensing in other states:

Associate Broker - Associate brokers are qualified to work independently as a broker, but choose to work under the authority of a designated broker.

On-Site Manager - A broker or salesperson who oversees the operations of a branch office under the authority of the designated broker.

Qualifying Broker/Designated Broker - An experienced and licensed real estate broker responsible for management and operation of a real estate firm.

Real Estate - Land, buildings, and their permanent improvements and fixtures. Also called "real property" in contrast to personal property.

Real Estate Agent - This term refers generally to any licensed real estate professional.

Reciprocity - Reciprocity makes it easier for out-of-state real estate firms to gain approval to operate in a foreign state by streamlining some licensing requirements.

Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
Offers a license verification database accross 43 jurisdictions.

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Agencies
Aid education, research, and advocacy efforts in the real estate industry.

National Association of Realtors
Real estate trade organization that provides information and resources for development of the real estate industry.

Urban Land Institute
Research and education association concerned with responsible land use and creating sustainable communities.