How to get a real estate license in Lake Oswego, OR
There is no separate Lake Oswego real estate license. Agents in Lake Oswego hold an Oregon broker license from the Oregon Real Estate Agency, the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Oregon guide.
The Oregon steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Apply first in eLicense
- Take 150 hours of pre-license education
- Pass the exam and get fingerprinted
- Join a managing principal broker
Full Oregon guide · Renewal and CE rules
Lake Oswego by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 615
- Brokers
- 391
- Principal brokers
- 211
- Property managers
- 13
- Registered business names they work with
- 227
Source: Oregon Real Estate Agency active licensee list (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Counted by the county of the address on file with the state. The state list includes active licenses only.
Picking a brokerage in Lake Oswego
The Oregon 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 Lake Oswego.
Offices in Lake Oswego
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Lake Oswego: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Bain 4200 Mercantile Dr Ste 700, 97035 (503) 241-7325 · 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 Lake Oswego
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Lake Oswego?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Oregon Real Estate Agency issues it and it covers all of Oregon. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Lake Oswego?
Any school approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Portland · West Linn · Clackamas · Happy Valley · Oregon City · Milwaukie · Wilsonville · Canby
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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