Minnesota Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Must have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson in Minnesota or another state with similar requirements within the 5 years preceding broker exam application
Alternative Pathways:
Must not have had any real estate license revoked in any state within the past 2 years.
Education Requirements
Complete a 30-hour broker-specific course from a Department of Commerce-approved provider. (The 90-hour salesperson pre-licensing sequence is a separate prerequisite.)
Required Courses:
- 30-hour broker-specific course
- Topics include agency representation, anti-discrimination laws, and federal fair housing laws
Online courses require a proctored final exam. Certificate of Completion must be presented at the exam site.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Minnesota Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
135 items: 75 general (80 points, 2.5 hours) + 60 state (1.5 hours), 4 hours combined
Passing Score
75% correct
Exam Fee
$68
Retake Policy
Retake fee is $45 per portion. Must apply for license within 12 months of passing exam.
Fees
| Application Fee | $190 |
| Examination Fee | $68 |
| Listed Fees | $258 |
Listed state fees: license $190 + exam $68 = $258. A $10 technology surcharge is additional. Pre-licensing course costs ($200-$400) are excluded.
License history verification required; Minnesota does not charge a state fingerprint fee.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 3 years as licensed salesperson
3+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete the 30-hour broker-specific course
2-4 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the 135-item broker examination
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply for broker license within 12 months of passing exam
2-4 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$100
CE Hours Required
30 hours
Online Renewal
Available
30 CE hours by June 30 of the renewal year. A $10 technology surcharge also applies at renewal.
Reciprocity Agreements
Minnesota has a documented reciprocal agreement with Wisconsin; brokers from Wisconsin take the Minnesota state portion of the exam only. Other frequently cited states are not confirmed by official sources.
Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Official Website
- (651) 539-1599
- licensing.commerce@state.mn.us
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