Licensure Requirements for a Salesperson
- Minimum age of 18
- Complete 90 total hours of pre-license education through an Approved School (3 courses consisting of 30 hours each)
- Pass the salesperson exam
- Must be affiliated with a licensed broker
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
- Minimum age of 18
- Must have already completed the education required of salespersons as well as passed the salesperson exam
- Complete the 30-hour broker pre-license course through an Approved School
- Pass the broker exam
- Apply for license (If you are not applying to become a primary broker, you must be affiliated with one)
Step by Step Guide (Salesperson)
- Complete 90 total hours of pre-license education through an Approved School (3 courses consisting of 30 hours each)
- You must pass Course 1 before you can take the exam. Courses 2 and 3 can be taken after the exam, but must be completed before you can apply for a license.
- Pass the salesperson exam (See below for more information)
- Affiliate with a licensed broker (Your broker will submit your license application)
Step by Step Guide (Broker)
- Complete the 30-hour broker pre-license course through an Approved School
- Pass the broker exam (See below for more information)
- Apply for license (If you are not applying to become a primary broker, you must be affiliated with one)
Obtaining a reciprocal license if you are already licensed in another state:
Refer to the Minnesota Commerce Department website. There will be several drop-down menus to choose from. You will want to select either “Salesperson/Non-Resident” or “Broker/Non-Resident,” whichever applies.
Exam Info
Salesperson: The exam costs $63 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. The national portion consists of 80 scored questions and 5 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. The state law portion consists of 50 scored questions and 5-10 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 75 to pass. You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.
Broker: The exam costs $63 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. The national portion consists of 80 scored questions and 5 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. The state law portion consists of 60 scored questions and 5-10 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 75 to pass. You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.
- Schedule online at https://home.pearsonvue.com/mncommerce or by calling (833) 273-1946
- For exam locations, refer to the last page of the Minnesota Candidate Handbook. If you wish to take an online-proctored exam, refer to the Pearson VUE Website.
- You are required to bring education and/or experience documentation to the exam site. For a full list of what you will need to bring, refer to page 5 of the Minnesota Candidate Handbook.
Fees:
- Exam Fee- $63
- License Fee (Salesperson)- $100
- License Fee (Broker)- $180