DRE & Licensing

In California, how long does a real estate license applicant who fails the licensing exam have to re-apply for reexamination?

A60 days
BThere is no time limit — they may apply for reexamination at any time
C1 year
D2 years from the date the application was approved✓ Correct

Explanation

Under California DRE rules, an approved license exam application is valid for 2 years. During that 2-year window, the applicant may take the exam as many times as needed. If they do not pass within 2 years of the application approval date, they must submit a new application.

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