Montana Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Montana
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 70 hours of approved pre-licensing education within 24 months of application.
Required Courses (70 hours total):
- • 70 hours of approved pre-licensing education
Pre-licensing education must be completed within 24 months prior to application.
State Examination
Exam Name
Montana Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
National portion: 80 scored + 5 pretest questions, 150 minutes. State portion: 40 scored + 10 pretest questions, 90 minutes.
Passing Score
Scaled score of 75 on each portion
Exam Fee
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Retake Policy: Retake only the failed portion. Apply for the license within 12 months of the exam. Online (OnVUE) testing available.
Background Check
Type: Criminal history self-disclosure questions on the application
Sponsoring Broker
Must be employed or under contract with a licensed broker with supervising broker endorsement
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $80 |
| Listed Fees | Confirm with provider |
Listed Board fee: $80 application. The Pearson VUE exam fee is not certified (see exam note), so no total is shown. E&O insurance is also required (state group policy $185 for Nov 2025-Nov 2026). Unknown fees are not zero.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 years
Renewal Fee
$80
CE Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 hours of continuing education annually through Board-approved courses
Renew September 1 - October 31. Inactive license renewal is $40.
License Reciprocity
Montana does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees should contact the Board for requirements.
Montana Board of Realty Regulation
- Official Website
- (406) 444-6880
- Apply Online
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Requires 2 years as a licensed salesperson with 30 experience points, 60 hours of broker education, and the broker exam
- • 2 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-09-05