How to get a real estate license in Derby, VT
There is no separate Derby real estate license. Agents in Derby hold a Vermont salesperson license from the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Vermont guide.
The Vermont steps at a glance
- Be 18 and take 40 hours
- Pass the national exam
- Affiliate with a principal broker
- Apply online and take the state exam
Full Vermont guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Derby
The Vermont 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 Derby.
Offices in Derby
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Derby: 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Farm & Forest 34 Up North Drive, 05829 (802) 334-1200 · 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 Derby?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation) issues it and it covers all of Vermont. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Derby?
Any school approved by the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation) 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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