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
Check you're eligible
North Dakota requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 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
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
Submit fingerprints and a background check
North Dakota charges $41 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $170, paid to North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC).
- 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.