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Nevada Nevada License Law
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)

Nevada license law questions make up a substantial portion of the NV state exam and cover rules that are specific to Nevada — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Nevada Real Estate Division tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these Nevada-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Nevada Real Estate Division enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific NV rule being tested.

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Nevada Nevada License Law — Practice Questions & Answers

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Q1. Which state agency regulates real estate licenses in Nevada?

A.Nevada Department of Commerce
B.Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED)
C.Nevada Board of Professional Licensing
D.Nevada Real Estate Commission

Explanation

The Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), under the Department of Business and Industry, is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate brokers and salespersons in Nevada.

Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required for a Nevada real estate salesperson license?

A.45 hours
B.60 hours
C.75 hours
D.90 hours

Explanation

Nevada requires 90 hours of pre-license education for a real estate salesperson license — one of the higher state requirements in the nation.

Q3. The Nevada real estate salesperson licensing exam consists of how many questions?

A.110 questions
B.120 questions
C.130 questions
D.140 questions

Explanation

The Nevada real estate licensing exam consists of 120 questions — a national portion and a state-specific portion.

Q4. What is the minimum passing score required on the Nevada real estate salesperson exam?

A.65%
B.70%
C.75%
D.80%

Explanation

Nevada requires a minimum passing score of 75% on the real estate licensing exam, which is higher than the 70% required in many other states.

Q5. In Nevada, a real estate salesperson must work under:

A.The Nevada Real Estate Division directly
B.A licensed Nevada real estate broker
C.Any licensed professional with a valid permit
D.A brokerage firm approved by the state

Explanation

Nevada salespersons must be affiliated with and supervised by a licensed Nevada real estate broker. They may not practice real estate independently.

Q6. Nevada real estate licenses must be renewed every:

A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.4 years

Explanation

Nevada real estate licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle.

Q7. How many continuing education hours must a Nevada real estate salesperson complete per two-year renewal period?

A.24 hours
B.30 hours
C.36 hours
D.45 hours

Explanation

Nevada requires 30 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period for salesperson licensees.

Q8. Nevada does NOT have a state income tax. How does this typically affect real estate in Nevada?

A.Properties must have higher assessed values for taxation purposes
B.Nevada relies more heavily on property taxes and sales taxes as revenue sources
C.Real estate commissions are taxed at a federal-only rate
D.Sellers never pay any taxes on real estate gains in Nevada

Explanation

Because Nevada has no state income tax, the state relies more on property taxes, sales taxes, and gaming revenue. This is often a selling point for relocation buyers but does not eliminate property tax obligations.

Q9. Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action against a Nevada real estate licensee?

A.Representing both buyer and seller with written consent
B.Commingling client funds with personal funds
C.Charging a commission above the typical market rate
D.Marketing a listing on national portals without MLS membership

Explanation

Commingling — mixing client trust funds with the licensee's personal or operating funds — is a serious violation in Nevada and can result in license suspension or revocation.

Q10. Under Nevada law, a licensee's trust account must be:

A.Maintained at the Nevada Real Estate Division
B.A separate bank account used exclusively for client funds
C.Combined with the brokerage's operating account for efficiency
D.Insured by the NRED for up to $50,000

Explanation

Nevada requires licensees to maintain a separate trust account solely for client funds (earnest money, security deposits, etc.), keeping them completely separate from personal or business operating funds.

Q11. A Nevada broker is required to keep real estate transaction records for a minimum of:

A.1 year
B.3 years
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