Licensing facts · 2026
How much does a Maine real estate license cost?
Commission FAQ: $121 license application (= $100 license + $21 criminal records check per secondary source); FAQ page carries 2020 copyright. Exam $88 (Pearson VUE handbook Dec 2025). Sales Agent license is a 2-yr non-renewable entry license; holder must complete Associate Broker course (60 hrs, secondary source) after 2 yrs active, so broker fields refer to Associate Broker. No state-level broker exam found in Pearson VUE handbook (broker courses end in course exams) - broker_exam null. Transfer tax payer is a statutory 50/50 split (payer 'varies'); >$1M surcharge appears to be recent (verify effective date). No published pass rates.
- License fee
- $100.00
- Exam fee
- $88.00
- Fingerprint fee
- $21.00
- Estimated total low
- $509.00
- Estimated total high
- $950.00
Sources
- https://www.pearsonvue.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/publications/092000.pdf
- https://www1.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/real-estate-commission/frequently-asked-questions/sales-agent-entry-level-licensing
- https://realestateu.com/real-estate/guides/maine-real-estate-license-cost
- https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/36/title36sec4641-A.html
Last verified: 2026-10-23