How to get a Montana real estate license
Montana 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
- 70 (completed within 24 months prior to application)
- Broker requirement
- 60 hours of broker pre-license education (within 18 months of application) + 2 years' experience as a licensed real estate salesperson
- Exam vendor
- PSI/AMP (traditional test centers in Billings, Great Falls, Missoula); Pearson VUE also began offering the MT salesperson and broker exams via online-proctored OnVUE as of March 2025
- Exam structure
- National and Montana state portions scored separately (combined fee $92); specific item counts not published on the Board's public page — candidate handbook from testing vendor has the breakdown
- Passing
- Not specified on Board's public page; consult PSI/Pearson VUE candidate handbook for exact cut score
Some Montana details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Montana exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Montana and the larger share of the exam. Study your Montana state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Montana real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Montana real estate license?
70 (completed within 24 months prior to application)
What does the Montana real estate salesperson exam cover?
National and Montana state portions scored separately (combined fee $92); specific item counts not published on the Board's public page — candidate handbook from testing vendor has the breakdown
How do I become a realtor in Montana?
Complete required pre-license education (70 (completed within 24 months prior to application)), pass the licensing exam (PSI/AMP (traditional test centers in Billings, Great Falls, Missoula); Pearson VUE also began offering the MT salesperson and broker exams via online-proctored OnVUE as of March 2025; National and Montana state portions scored separately (combined fee $92); specific item counts not published on the Board's public page — candidate handbook from testing vendor has the breakdown), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Montana 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 Montana real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.