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
130 items: 80 general (2.5 hours) + 50 state (1.5 hours), 4 hours combined
Passing Score
75% correct
Exam Fee
$68
Retake Policy: Can retake individual sections for $45 each
Background Check
Type: BCA criminal-history disclosure form; Minnesota does not charge a state fingerprint fee
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Minnesota broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $68 |
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Listed Fees | $168 |
Listed state fees: license $100 + exam $68 = $168. A $10 technology surcharge is additional. Course costs range from $309 to $1,099 and are excluded.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$60
CE Required
30 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
30 CE hours per 2-year cycle (at least 15/year), including required agency-law, fair-housing, and module content, by June 30. A $10 technology surcharge also applies at renewal.
License Reciprocity
Minnesota has a documented reciprocal agreement with Wisconsin (a 13-hour WI-to-MN course). Any out-of-state licensee sits the Minnesota state portion only (national waived). Other frequently cited states are not confirmed by official sources.
Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Official Website
- (651) 539-1599
- Apply Online
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Upgrade to Broker
Requires 3 years salesperson experience plus a 30-hour broker course and the broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 30 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-09-05