How to get a real estate license in Dubuque, IA
There is no separate Dubuque real estate license. Agents in Dubuque hold an Iowa salesperson license from the Iowa Real Estate Commission (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Iowa guide.
The Iowa steps at a glance
- Be 18 and start your background check
- Complete 96 hours of education
- Pass the exam
- Get E&O insurance and apply
Full Iowa guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Dubuque
The Iowa 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 Dubuque.
Offices in Dubuque
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Dubuque: 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate 1171 Iowa St, 52001 (515) 963-1040 · 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.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Dubuque?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Iowa Real Estate Commission (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) issues it and it covers all of Iowa. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Dubuque?
Any school approved by the Iowa Real Estate Commission (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) 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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