Minnesota Real Estate Licensing

Real Estate Sales Academy has partnered with Kaplan Real Estate Education to provide Minnesota Salesperson and Broker licensing that fits your schedule.

Salesperson

  • Licensing

  • Exam Prep

  • Continuing Education

  • Professional Development

Broker

  • Licensing

  • Exam Prep

  • Continuing Education

  • Professional Development

Minnesota State Requirements


Minnesota Department of Commerce

85 7th Place East, Suite 280
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone: 651-539-1500

Website: https://mn.gov/commerce/licensees/real-estate/

Minnesota Real Estate License: Salesperson

Requirements to Obtain a Salesperson License:

      • Be at least 18 years old
      • Submit to a background check and fingerprinting
      • Complete 90 hours of education to include the following courses:
          • Course I (30 hours)
          • Course II (30 hours)
          • Course III (30 hours)
      • Must obtain certificates of completion after proctored exams in each course. Exams may be administered by a third party or by a proctor at our campuses in St. Paul or Bloomington.
      • Course I must be completed and the proctored exam taken before scheduling the State and National Exam
      • Courses II and III can be completed before or after exams, but must be completed before applying for license.
      • Within 12 months of passing the exam, must apply for licensure
      • Work for licensed broker

 

Salesperson Continuing Education:

      • Each licensee must complete 30 hours by June 30th of the renewal year. Renewal periods are two years long.
      • MN advises applicants to complete education by May 15 for timely reporting
      • Applicants must complete the following required topics within the renewal period:
            • 1 hour of training to specify in Agency Representation and disclosure
            • 1 hour of training in state and federal fair housing laws, regulations and rules, other anti-discrimination laws (Note: this does not apply to Commercial Salespersons)
            • Must obtain 3.75 or 7.5 hours of module training every license year per designated course by the state

Minnesota Real Estate License: Broker

Requirements to Obtain a Broker License:

      • Have a minimum of 3 years experience as an actively licensed salesperson within the previous 5 year period prior to submitting an application
      • Successfully complete 30 hour Broker Course
      • Pass Broker’s Examination
      • Within 12 months of completing the courses apply for a Broker’s license and pay the applicable fee

 

Broker Continuing Education:

      • Each licensee must complete 30 hours by June 30th of the renewal year. Renewal periods are two years long.
      • MN advises applicants to complete education by May 15 for timely reporting
      • The Primary Broker must certify through the online renewal process that the licensee has completed hours
      • Applicants must complete the following required topics within the renewal period:
            • 1 hour of training to specify in Agency Representation and disclosure
            • 1 hour of training in state and federal fair housing laws, regulations and rules, other anti-discrimination laws (Note: this does not apply to Commercial Salespersons)
            • Must obtain 3.75 or 7.5 hours of module training every license year per designated course by the state

Minnesota Real Estate Examinations

      • Please read the Candidate Information Bulletin to be fully prepared on exam day 
      • Contact via phone: 800-733-9267