Mississippi Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Minimum 12 months as a licensed salesperson on active status immediately prior to applying
Alternative Pathways:
- 150 hours of real estate college courses acceptable toward a degree at an accredited institution
Must be actively licensed as a Mississippi salesperson.
Education Requirements
Complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education approved by MREC. Alternative: 150 hours of college-level real estate courses in lieu of salesperson experience.
Required Courses:
- 120 hours of MREC-approved pre-licensing broker courses
- Broker A and Broker B courses available through Mississippi REALTORS Institute
Must complete a 30-hour Broker Post-License course within 12 months of temporary license issuance.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Mississippi Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
115 questions, 4 hours; computer-based multiple choice
Passing Score
75% national, 80% state
Exam Fee
$75
Retake Policy
Can retake upon failure with $75 fee per attempt
Fees
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Examination Fee | $75 |
| Background Check | $25 |
| Listed Fees | $200 |
Listed fees: application $100 + exam $75 + background check $25 = $200. Course and post-license costs are excluded.
$25 criminal background check fee (MREC, effective October 1, 2026; previously no charge). MREC's notice does not say whether it applies to initial applicants, renewals, or both; it is listed here as an application cost (medium confidence).
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 12 months as active licensed salesperson
12+ months
Complete Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 120 hours of MREC-approved broker courses
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the state broker examination
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Mail the notarized application with fees to MREC
1-2 weeks
Complete Post-License Course
Complete a 30-hour broker post-license course within 12 months
Within 12 months
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$150
CE Hours Required
16 hours
Online Renewal
Available
16 hours of MREC-approved continuing education per renewal cycle. Renewal fee is $150 (effective October 1, 2026); a late renewal carries a 100% penalty.
Reciprocity Agreements
Mississippi offers reciprocal/non-resident licensure and may waive the exam where a current agreement exists; the specific state roster is not published (agreements vary - contact the Commission). The Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act also applies.
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