Kansas Real Estate
Licensing Guide

The Kaplan Commitment* - Achieve Success with Kaplan's Real Estate Licensing Program

At Kaplan, we're committed to your success. With our proven program and your dedication, you'll have everything you need to complete your education, pass your state exam, and start your real estate career. We’re confident that you’ll pass your state exam the first time. If not, we’ll help you pass at no additional cost.  *Kaplan Commitment applies to course purchases on or after 8/26/24. 

Kaplan’s Commitment to You:

• Ongoing Support: If you don’t pass your state exam, Kaplan will continue to provide personalized assistance at no cost.

• Personalized Study Plan: Our instructors will create a study plan based on your strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring you’re fully prepared.

• Access to Resources: You’ll keep access to Kaplan’s exam prep tools and expert instructors for up to 18 months (varies by state).

Steps to Qualify for Kaplan’s Commitment Offer:

1. Watch the Commitment Video (See The Kaplan Commitment course in the LMS)

   • Within 14 days of enrolling, watch the video and complete the final exam.

   • Look for the green checkmark next to the second image in your course as confirmation.

2. Complete the Program

   • Finish all required courses and exam prep materials.

3. Take Your State Exam

   • Sit for the State exam within 30 days of completing the program (some states may allow more time).

   • If you pass, you do not need to complete any more steps.

   • If you don't pass, move on to steps 4-6.

4. Submit the Kaplan Commitment Form (if you do not pass)

   • Fill out the Kaplan Commitment Request Form (See The Kaplan Commitment course in the LMS) within 7 days of taking and not passing the State licensing exam to schedule a personalized meeting with an instructor.

5. Follow the Study Plan

   • Engage with the study plan created by your instructor and attend all scheduled meetings.

6. Retake Your State Exam

   • Attempt the state exam again within 30 days of your one-on-one meeting.

• Verify your correct Legal Name and your personal information is correct (as necessary for your state)

  • Please verify that you have registered using your full legal name (First, Middle, Last), as it appears on your government-issued ID, as well as the correct personal information.  This will ensure the accuracy of your certificates of completion upon passing your final exam(s).  

  • If you did not register using your full legal name, or your personal information needs to be corrected, please get in touch with Customer Support PRIOR to taking your final exams and applying for your state exam.

  • If the name on your Kaplan certificate and photo ID do not align, the testing provider will prohibit you from taking the examination. Failure to set this up correctly may result in applications being flagged as incomplete and subsequently lost in the system. 

Here are the details about your 60-hour solution.

• Two separate 30-hour courses must be completed. 

  • Kansas Real Estate Principles

    • The course comprises 24 units, each with reading and interactive exercises and a unit exam.  All exercises and unit exams must be completed before the final exam.

    • The final exam consists of 50 questions.  The passing score must be 90% or better.

  • Kansas Real Estate Practice

    • The course comprises 17 units, each with reading and interactive exercises and a unit exam.  All exercises and unit exams must be completed before the final exam.

    • The final exam consists of 50 questions. The passing score must be 90% or better.

• You will be given additional attempts if you do not pass your exam on the first attempt.

• All students will have six months to complete their course from the date of purchase. 

Step 1: Complete Your Required Education 

• You must complete 60 hours of approved real estate education. 

Step 2: Pass the Course Final Exam

• After you complete the course materials, you must pass a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 90%.

Step 3: Complete the Background Check Requirement

• You must submit a completed fingerprint card, background waivers, and fees to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. 

• Click here for Fingerprinting Information

Step 4: Pass the Kansas Real Estate Examination

• Pearson VUE administers the exam for the Kansas Real Estate Commission. 

• The test is 140 questions broken into two sections. National & State.

• You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.  

• You will have 12 months to pass the State and National exams within 12 months of completing your real estate course and applying for licensure. 

• Review the Kansas Real Estate Candidate Handbook.  

Step 5: Choose a Sponsoring Broker

• To be licensed, you must be associated with a current and active Kansas sponsoring broker.

Step 6: Complete your Real Estate License Application

• Click to view the license application

We are here to help you on your education journey.  Here are some important teams that can help you along the way:

Customer Support Team

Phone: 800.636.9517

Email: restudentsupport@kaplan.com

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm CT.

Contact for help regarding: printing a certificate, upgrading your package, locating/tracking materials, or requesting a transfer.

Technical Support Team

Phone: 888.213.5124

Email: REtechsupport@kaplan.com

Contact for help regarding: accessing or viewing your courses or exam, assistance with online education.

Instructor Support Team

Email: nationalleadinstructor@kaplan.com

Hours: Monitored and responded to within two business days.

Contact for help regarding: questions involving content.

Community Forum

Website:  https://community.kaplan.com/realestate/

Kaplan Real Estate Community (KREC) creates one place for students to ask questions, find answers, engage with our expert instructors, and network with other Kaplan students at any time of day.  Access the Community Forum from your LMS through Your Live Online Learning HUB.

We are here for you and are committed to doing our part so you can achieve your goals!

Kansas Real Estate Commission

Kansas Real Estate Salesperson Requirements for Licensure:

•  Salesperson License Requirements

• Kansas Salesperson Pre-Licensing Checklist

Kaplan's Real Estate Accelerator Course

Kaplan's Continuing Education Courses 

Kaplan Terms and Conditions

Pearson Vue Testing 

What is the Live Online Learning HUB?

• Your Live Online Learning HUB is your portal to all of your live LEARN classes.  It contains your Live Online calendar, the necessary Zoom links to attend the sessions, your class resources, and access to the Community Forum. 

What can I expect from a live LEARN session?

• Live LEARN sessions complement your online licensing program.  A live instructor offers a concentrated review or preview of the most challenging topics essential for success on test day. 

Why would I go to the same LEARN session more than once?

• Studies have shown that repetitive learning significantly increases the memory performance for detailed and associative information.  With this in mind, our LEARN sessions are designed so you can decide when you want/need the information.  You may choose to preview the information you are about to study or review the information you just learned in your online course.  

What is the difference between an Evergreen course and a Reiteration course?

• An Evergreen course has multiple sessions that repeat. (Ex; session 1, 2, 3, 4, then starts over)

• A Reiteration course is the same course that repeats.  (Ex; session 1 on Monday, session 1 on Wednesday)

How do I access my Live Online Courses?

• Access your course through your Learning Management System (LMS) by selecting the name of the course.  Once in the course, select the course folder, click Start Course, then click Join to enter the Zoom online classroom.

  • Pro-Tip: Arrive 5-10 min prior to class to ensure your camera and microphone are working properly.

  • Test your live online connection here.

  • For tech issues, please contact Tech Support.

Can I earn my completion certificates by only attending LEARN sessions? 

• No.  You must complete your required online course to earn your course completion certificates.  LEARN sessions are supplemental to your online course. 

How long do I have to finish my courses?

• You have 6 months to complete your courses

• The Access End date is listed under each course name on your LMS

Can I re-take courses?

• As long as you are in your enrollment period, you can retake a course.  Please contact Customer Support to enroll in a re-take course.

Are extensions available?

• We understand life happens and sometimes, 6 months is not long enough.  Therefore, we offer extension packages.  Please be aware that enrollments may not exceed 12 months from the original date of purchase. 

Where do I find my Course Completion Certificates?

• Log in to your LMS.  At the top right, click "My Account".  Your course completion certificates will be housed under the completions tab.

What do I do with my Course Completion Certificates?

• You must provide your Course Completion Certificate(s) when you take your Licensing Exams at the third-party testing provider (PSI or PearsonVUE).

How do I complete my Fingerprints and Background check?

• For information on fingerprinting, please visit Kansas Real Estate Commission Fingerprinting.

How do I register to take my exams at Pearson Vue?

• Please take a look at the Pearson Vue section above.

What score do I need to pass my PSI exams?

• • Salesperson Exam - 140 questions, 4 hours.  Passing is 90% or better.

What holidays does Kaplan observe?

• New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.