Minnesota Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Minnesota
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education. Course I must be completed before the exam; Courses II and III before license application.
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • Course I (30 hours) - Required before exam
- • Course II (30 hours) - Required before license
- • Course III (30 hours) - Required before license
No high school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old.
State Examination
Exam Name
Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
120 questions (80 national, 40 state), 4 hours combined
Passing Score
70% on each section
Exam Fee
$68
Retake Policy: Can retake individual sections for $45 each
Background Check
Type: Criminal background check
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Minnesota broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $68 |
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Total Fees | $168 |
Total includes $100 license fee and $68 exam fee. Course costs range from $309 to $1,099.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$100
CE Required
30 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
30 hours of continuing education required for renewal
License Reciprocity
Minnesota has reciprocity agreements with CO, IA, NE, ND, SD, and OK. Reciprocity application fee is $130.
Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Official Website
- (651) 539-1600
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 2 years salesperson experience plus additional broker education
- • 2 years experience required
- • 30 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12