Do I need to be fingerprinted in MS to earn a salesperson's license?

Yes, fingerprints are a requirement to earn a Mississippi real estate salesperson license. The state is required to run a criminal history records check.

After you submit your Mississippi salesperson license application, the Mississippi Real Estate Commission will send you a fingerprint kit with instructions and the authorization code. It will include a consent form and an envelope to return the cards to the MREC. Pay the $50 processing fee to the MREC.

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission does not provide an estimate for how long it takes to process the fingerprints and background checks. It often depends on when they receive your fingerprinting kit. Expect it to take anywhere from two to four weeks, and occasionally longer.