Who regulates real estate licenses in Minnesota?

Real estate licensing in Minnesota is overseen by the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the DOC?

Phone: (651) 539-1600. Address: 85 7th Place East, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101. Website: https://mn.gov/commerce/licensees/real-estate.

What license types does Minnesota issue?

Minnesota issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Minnesota Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Minnesota, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Minnesota Department of Commerce

Your Minnesota real estate license is issued and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the DOC.

Regulator: Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC)

Address: 85 7th Place East, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone: (651) 539-1600

Website: mn.gov/commerce/licensees/real-estate

License Types in Minnesota

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after waiting 24 hours.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official DOC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the DOC website and verify the current process with the commission.

DOC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements Licensing application portalApply for a new real estate license License renewal portalRenew an existing license Candidate handbookExam content outline, rules, and scheduling info Forms & applicationsOfficial downloadable forms Approved schools listState-approved education providers License lookupVerify a license holder State exam schedulingAdministered by Pearson VUE

Fingerprinting & background check

A fingerprint-based background check is required for licensure in Minnesota. Processed through Fingerprint-based background check through an approved provider (~$30–$50); processing can take several weeks. Confirm the current process and fees with the DOC.

Fingerprinting details

All Minnesota forms & official links Minnesota education hub

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