A candidate for an original real estate salesperson license must:

1. Be at least 18 years old to be issued a license (Surprisingly, there is no age restriction on taking the licensing exam.);
2. To obtain a real estate salesperson license, you must first qualify for and pass a written examination. Those who pass the examination are provided a license application which must be submitted to and approved by the DRE.
3. Provide a social security number or an individual taxpayer identification number.
4. Honesty — Applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license. Failure to disclose any criminal violation or disciplinary action in an applicant’s entire history may also result in denial of a license.