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Texas real estate exam: what to bring checklist

Print this the night before. Check off everything you are bringing, then scan the do-not-bring list so nothing in your pockets gets you turned away at the door.

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IdentificationTwo signature IDs

Primary is government photo ID with a signature; secondary has a signature.

Name matchMust match exactly

The name on your IDs must match your registration, or you forfeit the fee.

Arrival30 minutes early

Report early for check-in, ID review, photo, and digital signature.

Bring this

  • Two forms of current signature identification (required, or you are turned away)
  • Primary ID: government-issued, photo-bearing, and signed (not expired)
  • Secondary ID: a second current ID that contains your signature
  • Names on both IDs match your Pearson VUE registration exactly
  • A permitted hand-held financial calculator, no letter keys (optional but recommended)
  • Your exam date, time, and test center location confirmed
  • Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your appointment

Acceptable IDs

Primary ID (photo and signature, not expired):

  • Government-issued driver license
  • U.S. Department of State driver license
  • U.S. learner's permit (plastic card with photo and signature)
  • National, state, or country identification card
  • Passport or passport card
  • Military ID, including for spouses and dependents
  • Alien Registration Card (Green Card, Permanent Resident Visa)

Secondary ID (signature, not expired):

  • U.S. Social Security card
  • Debit (ATM) or credit card
  • Any ID from the primary list

Do NOT bring into the testing room

  • Cell phone, or a phone used as a calculator
  • Smartwatch, tablet, hand-held computer, pager, or other electronic device
  • A calculator with letter (alpha) keys, such as most graphing calculators
  • Bags, purse, wallet, coats, or hats
  • Books, notes, study sheets, or your own scratch paper
  • Pens or pencils (the center provides note-taking material)
  • Outside food or drink at the workstation
  • Firearms or other weapons
  • Any ID whose name does not match your registration

What happens at check-in

  • Report 30 minutes early and check in with the test center administrator
  • Present both IDs for review; you are photographed and give a digital signature
  • Review and sign the Candidate Rules Agreement
  • Take the short computer tutorial (its time does not count against your exam time)
  • Store all personal items in a secure area or return them to your vehicle
Walk in ready Pass Texas drills the exam so the only thing left is your ID.

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Need more detail before you print? Read the full Pearson VUE ID requirements and the step-by-step check-in and security guide.

Based on the Pearson VUE Texas Real Estate Candidate Handbook and TREC sales agent licensing requirements. Candidates who do not present two forms of current signature identification, or whose name does not match the registration, can be denied admission, considered absent, and forfeit the examination fee. For exam prep only, not legal, tax, or licensing advice. ID and testing-room rules can change, so verify the current Pearson VUE handbook before test day.

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