How to get a Minnesota real estate license
Minnesota real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 90 (three 30-hour courses: Course I, II, III; Course I must be completed before sitting for the state exam, all three before applying for license)
- Broker requirement
- 30 hours of broker-specific pre-license coursework + at least 3 years' experience as a licensed salesperson (MN or equivalent state) within the 5 years preceding the broker exam application
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Exam structure
- National portion: 80 scored + 5 unscored pretest questions. State law portion: 50 scored + 5-10 unscored pretest questions. Scored separately.
- Passing
- 75% (score of at least 75) on each portion
Preparing for the Minnesota exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Minnesota and the larger share of the exam. Study your Minnesota state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Minnesota real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Minnesota real estate license?
90 (three 30-hour courses: Course I, II, III; Course I must be completed before sitting for the state exam, all three before applying for license)
What does the Minnesota real estate salesperson exam cover?
National portion: 80 scored + 5 unscored pretest questions. State law portion: 50 scored + 5-10 unscored pretest questions. Scored separately.
How do I become a realtor in Minnesota?
Complete required pre-license education (90 (three 30-hour courses: Course I, II, III; Course I must be completed before sitting for the state exam, all three before applying for license)), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE; National portion: 80 scored + 5 unscored pretest questions. State law portion: 50 scored + 5-10 unscored pretest questions. Scored separately.), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Minnesota real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Minnesota real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.