Kentucky vs Minnesota for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$240

$258

Pre-Licensing

96 hrs

90 hrs

Timeline

8-16 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	Minnesota
Total Fees	$240 ✓	$258
Pre-Licensing Hours	96 hrs	90 hrs ✓
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	N/A
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	30 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

Kentucky is $18 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

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Education Hours

Minnesota requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Minnesota

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kentucky $240

vs Minnesota ($258)

Fewer Hours

Minnesota 90 hrs

vs Kentucky (96 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs Kentucky (8-16 wks)

Kentucky

Kentucky Real Estate Commission

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Full Kentucky Broker requirements →

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Official Website →

Full Minnesota Broker requirements →

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