Connecticut real estate exam
Format, passing score, fees and what to study — compiled from the official candidate handbook and state sources, with a link and a confidence level for every fact. Last verified 2026-10-31.
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Connecticut exam format and requirements
| Fact | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (License Services Division) / Connecticut Real Estate Commission | Official source | Link |
| Exam provider | PSI Services LLC Bulletin updated 11/13/2025. Remote proctored testing available since 5/14/2025 (no breaks allowed in remote mode). | Official source | Link |
| National-portion questions | 80 'General' portion: 80 scored questions. 5-10 unscored experimental questions may be added; bulletin says their answer time does NOT count against exam time. | Official source | Link |
| State-portion questions | 35 State portion: 35 scored questions. | Official source | Link |
| Exam time (minutes) | 165 General 120 min + State 45 min = 165 min (combined sitting). | Official source | Link |
| Passing score | 70% (salesperson); 75% for broker | Official source | Link |
| Exam fee (USD) | $59 $59 first attempt for both portions (or either); retakes $51 for one or both portions. Separate $80 DCP application fee and $590 license fee (DCP portal). | Official source | Link |
| Pre-licensing hours | 60 Connecticut 60-hour Real Estate Principles and Practices pre-license course. | Official source | Link |
| Languages | English No other exam language is listed in the official handbook/bulletin; English-only is inferred from silence. | Secondary source | Link |
“Official source” = read in a state agency page or the exam provider’s candidate handbook on 2026-10-31. Anything marked “Vendor claim” or “Not verified” should be confirmed before you rely on it. Fees and formats change.
What this means for your study plan
- Time per question: about 1.4 minutes each (165 minutes ÷ 115 questions). Practice at that pace.
- Both portions count: you must reach the pass mark on each portion — a strong national score does not make up for a weak Connecticut score.
- Where people lose points: math word problems, wording traps (NOT/EXCEPT), and state rules that differ from the national rule. Our formula sheet covers the math.
- Good to know: Must be pre-approved by DCP BEFORE scheduling with PSI; must pass both portions within 1 year of eligibility (unlimited attempts in that year). Pay license fee within 2 years of last pass. Passing score is 70% for salespersons but 75% for brokers.
State-portion topics published for Connecticut
- Connecticut real estate licensing requirements (7 items)
- Connecticut laws governing activities of licensees (11)
- Connecticut real estate agency (9)
- Connecticut-specific real estate laws - ownership/adverse possession, land records, conveyance tax, landlord-tenant, CIOA, fair housing, property disclosures incl. crumbling foundations, interpreters, UETA (8)
Sample Connecticut practice questions
Original questions written from the law, each with an explanation and a citation. Connecticut-specific questions are coming soon; these samples come from the national portion.
Local governments generally derive their authority to adopt zoning ordinances from:
- State enabling legislation
- A federal zoning statute
- HUD regulations
- Local Realtor associations
Answer: A. Land-use regulation is an exercise of the state's police power. States delegate that power to counties and municipalities through zoning enabling acts, many modeled on the 1926 Standard State Zoning Enabling Act. There is no national zoning law.
Topic: Land Use Controls & Regulations · Source: Standard State Zoning Enabling Act (U.S. Dep't of Commerce, 1926)
Salesperson Ben is paid a $1,500 weekly salary for covering the front desk plus a small commission. His broker wants to treat him as a nonemployee for federal tax purposes. Ben's status is most threatened because
- he is licensed by the state, because a licensed person can never be a statutory nonemployee
- he signed a written contract with the broker
- substantially all of his pay is not directly related to sales or output
- he works under the broker's general supervision
Answer: C. Section 3508 treats a qualified real estate agent as a nonemployee only if substantially all of the remuneration is directly related to sales or other output rather than to hours worked. A fixed weekly salary for desk coverage is tied to time. Licensure and a written contract are requirements for, not obstacles to, qualification.
Topic: Agency & Brokerage Relationships · Source: 26 U.S.C. § 3508(b)(1)
Agent Rosa signs a purchase contract 'as agent for a client who wishes to remain anonymous.' The seller agrees without learning the client's name. Unless the seller and Rosa agree otherwise, Rosa
- has no liability, because the seller knew she was acting for someone else
- is the only party bound, because the principal's name was never given
- is a party to the contract along with her unidentified principal
- becomes liable only if her principal dies before the closing
Answer: C. When the third party knows the agent acts for a principal but does not know who the principal is, the principal is 'unidentified.' Under Restatement (Third) of Agency § 6.02, both the principal and the agent are parties to the contract unless the agent and the third party agree otherwise. By contrast, an agent for a fully disclosed principal is generally not a party (§ 6.01).
Topic: Agency & Brokerage Relationships · Source: Restatement (Third) of Agency § 6.02 (agent for unidentified principal); § 6.01
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Connecticut real estate exam?
The Connecticut exam format we found is 80 national questions plus 35 Connecticut questions (115 in total) in 165 minutes. Confirm in the official handbook before exam day.
What is the passing score for the Connecticut real estate exam?
70% (salesperson); 75% for broker (Official source).
How much does the Connecticut real estate exam cost?
The exam fee we found is $59, paid to PSI Services LLC. Fees change, so check the current handbook.
How many pre-licensing hours does Connecticut require?
60 hours for the entry-level license, according to the sources below. Pre-licensing education must come from a state-approved school; GablePrep is exam prep and is not an approved course.
Official sources for Connecticut
- Regulator: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (License Services Division) / Connecticut Real Estate Commission
- Exam provider: PSI Services LLC
- Official candidate handbook / content outline
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