General Requirements
To apply for a Minnesotareal estate salesperson license, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Minnesota has no other general requirements for salesperson applicants.
Follow these four steps to earn your Minnesota real estate salesperson license.
Step 1: Complete (3) 30-Hour Minnesota Salesperson Pre-license Courses
Take and pass three 30-hour education courses known as Course I, Course II, and Course III. These courses cover the real estate industry, real estate law, contracts, financing, property classification, and more.
You can take the courses online or through in-person classes, as long you take the courses from Minnesota Department of Commerce approved education providers.
You receive your course completion certificate for each course after passing its final exam.
Step 2: Apply for the State Exam
After completing the 30 hours of Course I, you are eligible to apply for the Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Exam.
Visit the Pearson VUE website to find a testing center near you and to make an online exam reservation. The exam will cost $63 paid to Pearson VUE by credit card, electronic check, or voucher. You may also call (833) 273-1946 to schedule your exam.
Refer to the candidate handbook for more testing information.
Step 3: Take and Pass the State Exam
The Minnesota state exam is divided into two sections. The general section covers national topics and is allotted 2.5 hours to complete. The state portion covers Minnesota-specific topics and is allotted 1.5 hours to complete. You must take and pass both parts of the exam with a score of 75 or higher.
Immediately upon exam completion, candidates receive a score report marked as “pass” or “fail.” You must pass both exam sections to pass the overall exam.If you fail one section, you can retake just the failed portion.
There is not a limit to the number of retakes for the Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Exam.
Step 4: Find a Sponsoring Licensed Real Estate Broker
You must be associated with a licensed real estate broker to qualify for a Minnesota real estate salesperson license. Find a real estate broker who will sponsor you and submit your real estate license application on your behalf. You must apply for your license within one year of passing the state exam. Some application questions may require further documentation from you.
The initial real estate salesperson license fee totals $110.
The Department of Commerce will notify your real estate broker once your application has been approved. Congratulations! You are now a Minnesota real estate salesperson.