How to get a real estate license in Columbus, IN
There is no separate Columbus real estate license. Agents in Columbus hold an Indiana broker license from the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Indiana guide.
The Indiana steps at a glance
- Take the 90-hour prelicensing course
- Pass the exam
- Apply with a managing broker
- Finish 30 hours of post-licensing
Full Indiana guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Columbus
The Indiana 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 Columbus.
Offices in Columbus
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Columbus: 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Scheetz 700 Washington Street, 47201 (812) 372-3766 · 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 Columbus
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Columbus?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) issues it and it covers all of Indiana. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Columbus?
Any school approved by the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) 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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