Minnesota vs Wisconsin for Broker Licensing

Total Fees

$258

$125

Pre-Licensing

90 hrs

72 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Minnesota	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$258	$125 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	90 hrs	72 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$60
CE Hours	30 hrs	18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity	None	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

Wisconsin is $133 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

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Education Hours

Wisconsin requires only 72 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $125

vs Minnesota ($258)

Fewer Hours

Wisconsin 72 hrs

vs Minnesota (90 hrs)

Faster Processing

Minnesota 6-12 wks

vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Full Minnesota Broker requirements →

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin Broker requirements →

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