How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Minnesota
90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $217, on top of a course starting at $299.
Requirements set by Minnesota Department of Commerce.
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Minnesota requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
Minnesota Department of Commerce requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Minnesota uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $63.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Minnesota charges $44 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $110, paid to Minnesota Department of Commerce.
- 6
Keep the license current
Minnesota requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Minnesota Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Minnesota require? ▾
Minnesota Department of Commerce requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Minnesota real estate license cost? ▾
Minnesota charges $217 in state fees: $63 exam fee, $110 application fee, $44 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Minnesota? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Minnesota real estate exam? ▾
Minnesota uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Minnesota law.