Minnesota vs New York for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$258

$170

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-16 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	New York
Total Fees	$258	$170 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs	77 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$185
CE Hours	30 hrs	22.5 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $88 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

Minnesota processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $170

vs Minnesota ($258)

Fewer Hours

New York 77 hrs

vs Minnesota (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs New York (8-16 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Full Minnesota Broker requirements →

New York

New York Department of State

Official Website →

Full New York Broker requirements →

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