Montana Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Minimum 2 years experience as a licensed salesperson with 30 points accumulated in the 36-month period preceding application
Alternative Pathways:
Points are earned through real estate transactions and activities. Different transaction types have assigned point values.
Education Requirements
Complete 60 hours of approved broker pre-licensing education within the 18 months before applying.
Required Courses:
- 60 hours of Board-approved pre-licensing broker education
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Montana Real Estate Broker 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
Confirm with provider
Retake Policy
Retake only the failed portion. Apply for the license within 12 months of the exam. Online (OnVUE) testing available.
Fees
| Application Fee | $90 |
| Examination Fee | Confirm with provider |
| Listed Fees | Confirm with provider |
Listed Board fee: $90 application. The Pearson VUE exam fee is not certified (see exam note), so no total is shown. E&O insurance is required (state group policy $185 for Nov 2025-Nov 2026). Unknown fees are not zero.
No fingerprint requirement or fee found in official Board sources
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 2 years as licensed salesperson and accumulate 30 points
2+ years
Complete Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 60 hours of approved broker courses
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Pass both national and state portions within 12 months
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply for broker license with fees and documentation
1-2 weeks
Obtain E&O Insurance
Secure Errors and Omissions insurance coverage
1 week
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 years
Renewal Fee
$90
CE Hours Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Available
12 hours of Board-approved continuing education annually. License expires October 31 each year.
Inactive license renewal is $45.
Reciprocity Agreements
Montana does not have general reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state brokers should contact the Board for specific requirements.
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