Do I need a high school diploma before I can get my MN license?

The Minnesota Real Estate Commission does not specify license applicants to have a high school diploma or GED.

Minnesota’s Real Estate Commission does not specify an age requirement to take the 90-hour pre-license course bundle. However, you must be at least 18 years of age when you apply for your license.

An applicant for a Minnesota real estate salesperson license must complete a total of 90 hours of pre-licensing coursework. Minnesota breaks the courses into three 30-hour courses known as Course I, Course II, and Course III.

No, the Minnesota Real Estate Commission does not offer exemptions for college credits. You must take the 90 hours of pre-licensing education.

No, the Minnesota Real Estate Commission does not offer exemptions for law school credits. You must take the 90 hours of pre-licensing education.

Yes. As long as you take Course I, II, and III from a Minnesota real estate commission approved education provider, you may take advantage of online instruction. A current list of approved course providers is available through the state’s PULSE Portal.

Each course includes a proctored final exam. The final exams consist of 155 multiple-choice questions each. You must achieve a passing grade of 70% to receive your certificate of completion.

You may take the required coursework, but you must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a Minnesota real estate salesperson license.

RealEstateU will provide you with a course completion certificate as soon as you pass each final exam. You will need your Course I course completion certificate to take your Minnesota State Salesperson License Exam.