Describe the testing barrier and the arrangement you need
RE 413 is DRE's disability accommodation request, not an automatic extra-time certificate. It includes mobility access, extended testing time, a reader, a writer or marker, and an “other” field. Explain the particular testing need and make sure the request agrees with the supporting documentation. A separate room is something to discuss with DRE when needed, not a standard benefit this guide can promise.
The ordinary salesperson allowance is three hours for 150 questions. State any additional time requested on the form. DRE considers the arrangements individually and sends written confirmation after they are made. A school accommodation, a diagnosis or a prior exam experience does not by itself establish the exact arrangement for this appointment.
DRE RE 413: requested accommodations and standard timeUse the documentation route that fits your request
| Situation | What RE 413 says to check |
|---|---|
| Observable disability, limited access or equipment request | Professional verification is unnecessary when the request does not modify exam procedures and is limited to the specified wheelchair space, seating or equipment needs. |
| Nonobservable disability | Obtain the required verification from the medical authority or diagnosing learning institution. The form specifies letterhead, disability and testing needs, recommended arrangement, identifying professional details and signature. |
| Previous documented accommodation | DRE may accept prior verification with the required contact information. Its separate instructions address verification on file within two years, including a permanent-disability exception to resubmitting the supporting verification. |
Read both pages of the current form. The limited observable-disability exception is not a blanket waiver of documentation for every visible condition or timing request. RE 413 describes the information as confidential. Send health documentation through DRE's instructed process; this website does not need your diagnosis or records.
Confirm the request before relying on an appointment
- Open the current RE 413 and collect the verification that applies to the requested arrangement.
- Complete the applicant information, requested arrangements, verification section and certification. Keep a copy of the submitted package.
- Follow the application route and current DRE instructions for documents and fees. For a reader or writer/marker request, check the additional RE 407 requirement.
- Use DRE's special accommodation scheduling instructions. Uploading documents in an online application is different from booking an ordinary appointment through self-scheduling.
- Read the written confirmation and resolve missing timing, location, equipment, break or other details with DRE before traveling.
Already applied or already have an appointment?
Contact the Reasonable Accommodations Desk identified on RE 413 before changing or relying on that appointment. The form lists examination change applications among its package options. It does not promise that a late request can be added to an existing session without a scheduling change.
The form's mailing instructions identify EADU at 651 Bannon Street, Suite 504, Sacramento, CA 95811. Verify the current form before mailing. It also says not to schedule an accommodated exam through ordinary eLicensing self-scheduling. The application pages can provide document-upload instructions; those do not replace the special scheduling process.
Prepare for English exam wording without assuming a language waiver
DRE's published examination description in its 2024 Sunset Review Report says the licensing exam is offered only in English. Translation assistance for agency communications is a separate issue. Do not assume a Spanish course, translated study notes or another state's exam options establishes a Spanish California licensing examination.
If English is not your first language, build a short bilingual term list for study, then explain each term and solve fresh scenarios in English. Practice task words such as “except,” “first,” and “most accurate.” This is a learning suggestion. A disability-related testing need follows RE 413; speaking another language alone does not establish an approved adjustment.
DRE: published examination language and system descriptionUse the exam-day guide to check identification, stored belongings and arrival separately from any approved accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I request extra time or a separate testing room?
You can request a disability-related testing adjustment through RE 413. The form expressly includes extended time and an “other” field; explain any separate-room need and provide the applicable verification. DRE evaluates arrangements individually, so neither a diagnosis nor another organization’s approval guarantees a particular extra-time allowance or room. Describe the testing barrier and recommended arrangement, submit early through the instructed process and wait for written confirmation. Do not assume a proctor can add the arrangement at check-in.
How do I submit the RE 413 accommodation request?
Read both pages of the current RE 413, complete the applicant and request sections, obtain the applicable verification and sign the certification. Submit it with the relevant examination application or change request and required supporting items under DRE’s instructions. A reader or writer/marker request also uses RE 407. The form directs accommodated-exam scheduling through DRE rather than ordinary eLicensing self-scheduling. If applying online, follow the document-upload prompts separately from scheduling. Keep a copy and confirm the arrangements in writing before the test.
What documentation does DRE require for an accommodation?
For a nonobservable disability, RE 413 requires verification from the medical authority or learning institution that diagnosed it, with the specified description of disability and testing needs, recommended adjustment, professional details and signature. A narrow exception removes professional verification for an observable disability when the request changes no examination procedure and is limited to the specified access, seating or equipment needs. Prior documented verification can have a separate route. Read the exact current form rather than borrowing a housing-accommodation documentation rule or assuming every request needs the same records.
Can I request accommodations after applying for the exam?
Contact DRE’s Reasonable Accommodations Desk as soon as you identify the need. RE 413 includes examination change applications among its package routes, so an initial filing is not a reason to assume no request is possible. However, the published form does not guarantee that an existing appointment can accommodate a late request or stay on the same date. Explain whether you have applied, been approved or already scheduled, follow the instructed change process and wait for confirmation. Do not book an ordinary replacement appointment as a substitute for the special arrangement.
Does a diagnosis automatically qualify me for extra time?
No. A diagnosis alone does not establish the exact exam adjustment. RE 413 asks for the testing needs and recommended accommodation, and DRE considers arrangements individually. A request for extra time should match the supporting documentation and the actual testing limitation. Prior accommodation verification may be accepted under the form’s conditions, but it is not a promise of identical arrangements. This guide cannot diagnose a condition or decide eligibility. Work with the appropriate professional and DRE to document and confirm what is needed.
How do I prepare if English is not my first language?
Practice the concepts and the exam language together. Build a short study list that connects an English term with its meaning and one example, then solve new English-language scenarios. Pay attention to task words such as “except,” “first” and “most accurate,” plus time and party names. Review why each alternative fails rather than translating only the correct choice. A bilingual study aid can help learning, but does not authorize a dictionary, translator or additional time in the live room. Disability-related arrangements require the applicable DRE request and approval.
Can I take the California real estate exam in Spanish?
DRE’s published examination description says the California licensing exam is offered only in English. The current application and examination guidance reviewed here does not establish a Spanish-language test option. A Spanish course or agency communication service is a different matter from the licensing examination. Do not rely on another state’s language choices or an online rumor. If language access or a disability-related testing need affects your plans, contact DRE before booking and obtain the actual instructions rather than assuming a translated examination is available.
Keep going
Plan the rest of your exam day
Continue with the related guide and practical next steps for this topic.
Find the related forms
Distinguish RE 413, RE 407 and the examination application or change form.
Check admission ID
An approved testing adjustment does not replace identification requirements.
Prepare a manageable testing routine
Use practical study and exam-day steps, with appropriate professional support when needed.