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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in North Dakota

90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $342, on top of a course starting at $595.

Requirements set by North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC).

The steps, in order

  1. 1

    Check you're eligible

    North Dakota requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.

  2. 2

    Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education

    North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.

  3. 3

    Pass the PSI licensing exam

    North Dakota uses PSI. The exam is 140 questions, split 100 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $131.

  4. 4

    Submit fingerprints and a background check

    North Dakota charges $41 for fingerprinting and the background check.

  5. 5

    Apply for your license

    The application fee is $170, paid to North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC).

  6. 6

    Keep the license current

    North Dakota requires 12 hours of continuing education every 1 year to renew.

Next steps

North Dakota Real Estate License FAQ

How many hours of real estate school does North Dakota require?

North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.

How much does a North Dakota real estate license cost?

North Dakota charges $342 in state fees: $131 exam fee, $170 application fee, $41 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 North Dakota?

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 North Dakota real estate exam?

North Dakota uses PSI. The exam is 140 questions: 100 on national real estate practice and 40 on North Dakota law.