How to get a North Dakota real estate license
North Dakota 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-hour pre-licensure course
- Broker requirement
- At least 2 years full-time active experience as a licensed salesperson (or commission-determined equivalent), plus a 60-hour broker pre-licensing course
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- Salesperson exam: 140 total questions — 100 national + 40 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 130 questions across national and state-specific sections (4-hour exam)
- Passing
- Standard PSI passing threshold applies to each portion separately (exact percentage not confirmed on NDREC public pages — commonly cited as 70-75%); confidence lower on precise cut score
Some North Dakota 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 North Dakota exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in North Dakota and the larger share of the exam. Study your North Dakota state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
North Dakota real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a North Dakota real estate license?
90-hour pre-licensure course
What does the North Dakota real estate salesperson exam cover?
Salesperson exam: 140 total questions — 100 national + 40 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 130 questions across national and state-specific sections (4-hour exam)
How do I become a realtor in North Dakota?
Complete required pre-license education (90-hour pre-licensure course), pass the licensing exam (PSI; Salesperson exam: 140 total questions — 100 national + 40 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 130 questions across national and state-specific sections (4-hour exam)), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the North Dakota 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 North Dakota real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.