Can You Get Your Indiana Real Estate License Online?

Quick answer: almost entirely, but not 100%. Indiana allows you to complete the 90-hour pre-licensing course remotely through a state-approved provider, submit your license application through Indiana’s MyLicense One portal, and handle managing broker affiliation paperwork digitally.

However, the Indiana real estate broker licensing exam must still be taken in person at a Pearson VUE test center. OnVUE remote testing is not currently available for this exam.

FAQ: Indiana Real Estate Licensing Online

What This Blog Covers

If you’re thinking about getting your Indiana real estate license and wondering how much of the process you can do from your laptop, this guide is for you.

We break down each step of the broker licensing process and answer one simple question: Can it be done online? 

Whether you live in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Bloomington, South Bend, Evansville, or a smaller community across the state, the rules are the same, and this guide gives you a clear, honest picture of what to expect.

Can You Complete Your Indiana Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course Online?

Yes, the Real Estate Commission approves online education providers to offer the required 90-hour pre-licensing course. The full pre-licensing education requirement can be completed online, there are no mandatory in-person classroom hours under Indiana law.

State-approved online schools provide self-paced courses accessible from any internet-connected device. Content covers Indiana real estate law, contracts, agency relationships, fair housing, property ownership, financing, and real estate math, all delivered electronically. A course final exam is also completed online within the same platform before you’re eligible to take the state licensing exam.

Can You Take the Indiana Real Estate Broker Exam Online?

No, this is the one step in the licensing process that cannot be completed online.

The Indiana real estate broker licensing exam must be taken at a Pearson VUE test center. Remote testing is not currently available for this exam.

Walk-in examinations are not available. All candidates must make a reservation in advance either online through the Pearson VUE website or by calling 800-274-2717. 

Appointments must be made at least 48 hours before the desired exam date.

Can You Submit Your Indiana Real Estate License Application Online?

Yes, Indiana license applications are submitted through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency’s official portal MyLicense One. 

Through MyLicense One, first-time applicants can apply, upload documents, and track their status entirely online without visiting an office. Required documentation includes proof of completed pre-licensing education, passing exam results from Pearson VUE, confirmation of sponsorship by an actively licensed Indiana managing broker, and background check clearance.

Can You Add Managing Broker Affiliation Online?

Yes, Indiana law requires every new broker to be affiliated with an actively licensed Indiana managing broker before their license can become active. The formal affiliation and reassignment paperwork is processed online through MyLicense One.

Current online services include brokerage transfers, license status changes (Active, Referral, Inactive, or Unassigned), reactivating a referral or inactive license, and moving a sole proprietor license into a brokerage.

Finding a managing broker requires direct outreach to Indiana brokerages, but most firms across the state conduct their recruitment, interviews, and onboarding online.

Is the Indiana Real Estate Background Check Online?

Partially. Indiana requires applicants to complete a criminal background check through the IdentoGo as part of the licensing process. 

Whether this step can be completed entirely online depends on the provider you use. Some approved providers allow full online submission, while others may involve a mail or in-person component. Confirm the current process with your chosen provider before beginning this step.

Tips for Getting Your Indiana Real Estate License Successfully

• Use only IREC-approved online providers. Before enrolling, verify your course provider using the Free Search and Verify page on the IPLA website. Confirm your coursework will count toward Indiana's requirements.
• Schedule your Pearson VUE exam early. Test center seats fill up, especially during peak periods. Book at least 48 hours in advance at pearsonvue.com/us/en/in/realestate.html or by calling 800-274-2717.
• Arrive at the test center prepared. Get there at least 30 minutes before your exam and bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the name on your Pearson VUE account exactly.
• Confirm your background check process early. Confirm your background check process early. Online options vary by provider, so review the steps before finishing your pre-licensing course to avoid delays.

Link your license to MyLicense One promptly. Once licensed, connect your license to your MyLicense One dashboard at mylicense.in.gov. All future transfers, status changes, and renewals are managed there.

Final Thoughts

Getting your Indiana real estate license is more accessible than ever. Aside from one in-person visit to a Pearson VUE test center for your broker exam, the entire journey can be completed on your own schedule, from wherever you are.

The best place to start is your 90-hour pre-licensing course. Enroll with US Realty Training's partnered online courses, study at your own pace, and take the first real step toward your Indiana real estate career today.