California licensing exam prep
Pick the exam you are taking in California. Each course has plain-English lessons you can listen to or read, and practice questions that explain every answer. Start free, with no card.
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California Life & Health Insurance Exam Prep
31 lessons · 10 free Start freeCalifornia Real Estate Sales Agent Exam Prep
- Questions
- 150 multiple choice
- Time
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- 70% correct
Mortgage Loan Originator Exam Prep
One national exam, the same in every state.
8 lessons · 2 free Start freeSecurities Industry Essentials Exam Prep
One national exam, the same in every state.
24 lessons · 4 free Start free
California practice tests and guides
Insurance
Real Estate
Common questions
Which licensing exams can I study for in California?
MilesToPass has courses for the California insurance and real estate exams and the national SAFE MLO and SIE exams.
What is the California real estate exam like?
Exam: California real estate salesperson examination, given by the Department of Real Estate. Questions: 150 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer choices. Time: 3 hours. Passing score: 70% of questions answered correctly.
Is there a California version of the SAFE MLO and SIE exams?
No. They are national exams, so there is one course whichever state you are in. The licensing steps around the exam can still differ by state, so check with your state regulator as well.
Exam facts above come from each exam's official source. Rules change, so check it before you book.
- Real Estate, verified October 2026: Taking the Exam