How do I get a real estate license in Minnesota?

To earn a Salesperson license in Minnesota, complete the required pre-license education (90 hours), pass your school/course final exam, submit your application to the DOC with any required fingerprinting or background check, and pass the Minnesota state licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE. Always confirm the current requirements with the DOC.

How many continuing education hours does Minnesota require?

Minnesota requires 30 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle (every 2 years). Confirm current CE rules and deadlines with the DOC.

Who regulates real estate licensing in Minnesota?

Real estate licensing in Minnesota is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Commerce ((651) 539-1600). It is the authoritative source for applications, rules, renewals, and license lookups.

Does Minnesota require a proctored school final exam?

This state requires the school/course final exam to be completed under proctoring before a pre-license completion certificate can be issued.

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Minnesota at a Glance

Entry-level license

Salesperson

Pre-license hours

90 hours

State exam provider

Pearson VUE

Exam passing score

75%

CE per renewal

30 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Regulator

DOC

CE reporting

CE tracked through Minnesota Dept. of Commerce eLicensing portal

School-final proctoring: Proctored school final required

How to Get Licensed in Minnesota

1
Complete Course I (30 hours) and pass its proctored exam before scheduling the state exam.
2
Pass the Minnesota salesperson exam administered by Pearson VUE (national and state sections, 75% each).
3
Complete Course II and Course III (30 hours each) — all 90 hours are required before applying.
4
Submit to a background check and fingerprinting.
5
Affiliate with an actively licensed Minnesota broker.
6
Have your sponsoring broker file your salesperson application through the PULSE system with the application fee (within 1 year of passing the exam).

Minnesota CE Requirements

Total Hours

Mandatory

Elective

2-year

Renewal Cycle

Confirm current CE rules and deadlines with the DOC.

After You Pass: Keeping Your License

First renewal, post-licensing, and continuing education

Minnesota real estate licenses renew every two years by June 30 with 30 hours of continuing education (at least 15 hours in the first 12 months), including the required general module plus 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair-housing training. Minnesota does not require a separate post-license course.

Post-license education

Not required

SAE required

Not required

Ongoing CE

30 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Confirm post-licensing and renewal rules with the DOC before your first renewal deadline.

Minnesota Resources & Official Links

Minnesota Real Estate Commission Proctoring Requirements Forms & Official Links Broker License Guide

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Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026