How to get a real estate license in East Lyme, CT
There is no separate East Lyme real estate license. Agents in East Lyme hold a Connecticut salesperson license from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Real Estate Commission, the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Connecticut guide.
The Connecticut steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take the 60-hour course
- Apply for the exam
- Pass both portions within one year
- Activate with a supervising broker
Full Connecticut guide · Renewal and CE rules
East Lyme by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 50
- Salespersons
- 50
- Supervising brokers they work with
- 25
Source: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection real estate salesperson list via data.ct.gov (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Salespersons only (the state file does not list brokers). Counted by the city and ZIP code on file (county from the ZIP code, using the 8 Census 2020 counties). Active means an active license.
Picking a brokerage in East Lyme
The Connecticut guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in East Lyme.
Offices in East Lyme
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in East Lyme: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Realty 132 Boston Post Rd, 06333 (860) 739-6277 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in East Lyme
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in East Lyme?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Real Estate Commission issues it and it covers all of Connecticut. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in East Lyme?
Any school approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Real Estate Commission works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Mystic · Old Lyme · Niantic · Stonington · Waterford · Norwich · Groton · New London
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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