How to get a real estate license in Chatsworth, CA
There is no separate Chatsworth real estate license. Agents in Chatsworth hold a California salesperson license from the California Department of Real Estate (DRE), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the California guide.
The California steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Finish three college-level courses
- Pass the state exam
- Apply for the license
- Work under a responsible broker
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Chatsworth by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 573
- Brokers
- 130
- Salespersons
- 443
- Brokerages they work with
- 148
- First licensed in the last 12 months
- 21
Source: California Department of Real Estate public license file (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Counted by the mailing address on file with the state. Active means Licensed or Licensed NBA (licensed, not currently working under a broker).
Picking a brokerage in Chatsworth
The California guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Chatsworth?
Not for the real estate license itself: the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) issues it and it covers all of California. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Chatsworth?
Any school approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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