How to get a real estate license in Portland, OR
There is no separate Portland real estate license. Agents in Portland 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
Portland by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 2,929
- Brokers
- 2,020
- Principal brokers
- 758
- Property managers
- 151
- Registered business names they work with
- 717
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 Portland
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 Portland.
Offices in Portland
2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Portland: 1 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Northstar 7800 SW Barbur Blvd., 97219 (503) 297-1014 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Bain 721 NW 9th Ave Ste 250, 97209 (503) 224-7325 · 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 Portland
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Portland?
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 Portland?
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: Lake Oswego · 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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