Course Requirements and Examination Service
Schools must be contacted directly for information regarding prelicense, post license and continuing education course schedules. Additional information about distance education course offerings can be found by going to www.arello.net and clicking on search for certified courses. (CE ONLY)-Denotes only continuing education courses are taught at that school.
Prelicense Course Requirements
Salesperson Requirements -Completion of a 60 clock hour course approved by the Commission. Applicants must take and pass the salesperson's examination within 12 months of course completion.
Broker Requirements -Completion of a 60 clock hour course approved by the Commission plus holding an active salesperson's license for 24 of the 36 months prior to application. Applicants must take and pass the Broker's examination within 12 months of course completion.
Reciprocal Salesperson Requirements-Completion of at least 6 hours of coursework in Alabama Real Estate which is approved by the Commission. Applicants must take and pass the Reciprocal Salesperson's examination on Alabama Real Estate within 12 months of course completion.
Reciprocal Broker Requirements -Completion of at least 6 hours of coursework in Alabama Real Estate which is approved by the Commission. Applicants must take and pass the Reciprocal Broker's examination on Alabama Real Estate within 12 months of course completion.
Continuing Education Requirements
Every two years a total of fifteen (15) clock hours of continuing education prescribed by the Commission is required for renewal of an active license. These hours must be completed by September 30 of every even year. The fifteen hour continuing education course requirement is as follows:
1.  3 clock hours in "Risk Management"
AND
2. 12 hours in approved elective courses
Post License Requirements
Completion of the 30 hour post license course for salespersons within the first six months of licensure for active licensees and within one year for inactive licensees.
Note: There is no post license requirement for brokers.
Electronic Course Evaluation
Electronic course evaluation is available in CMap on the Commission's Web site. Licensee Login must be accessed by use of a licensee's license number, last four digits of social security number, and date of birth. A course evaluation option will be available by each course listed and will be available for 30 days after course completion.
Real Estate Examination
How the examination is administered
The Alabama Real Estate Licensing Examinations are administered by computer at Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) Assessment Centers in Alabama. Assessment Center locations in surrounding states may be made available if requested. Please visit AMP’s Web site www.goAMP.com for a complete listing of AMP Assessment Center locations. The examinations are administered by appointment only Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the following Alabama locations. No walk-in testing allowed.
Exam Centers
Athens, Alabama
H&R Block Office
1013 Hwy 72 East
Athens, AL 35611Birmingham, Alabama
H&R Block Office
7001 Crestwood Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35210Huntsville, Alabama
H&R Block District Office
Huntsville West Shopping Center
4710 University Drive NW, Suite K
Huntsville, AL 35816
Mobile, Alabama
ABS Tax Service
3963 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609Montgomery, Alabama
H&R Block District Office
Colonial Shoppes Shopping Center
2729 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
Exam Fee
Examination Fee: $71
Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), cashier’s check or money order made payable to AMP.
3 Ways to Schedule Examination Appointment
- Online at
AMP- Applied Measurement Professionals - Call AMP at 1.800.345.6559
- Mail registration form to AMP
