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How to Get a Real estate agent License in Minnesota (2026)

Quick answer

CE is not due at the first June 30 after initial licensure or after relicensure following more than two years of inactivity.

License fee

$110

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Required hours

Three 30-hour courses: Course I, Course II and Course III. Complete Course I before the examination and all three before application.

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Exam

Pass both state and national portions; apply within one year of passing.

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Renewal

Renew by June 30 of the expiration year; complete at least 15 hours of CE before the preceding June 30.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Minnesota Department of Commerce

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Minnesota Department of Commerce
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Guide to REAL ESTATE LICENSING
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You must be at least 18 years old
    Official source

    Required hours

    Three 30-hour courses: Course I, Course II and Course III. Complete Course I before the examination and all three before application.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    There are three courses that you must successfully complete before you apply for a real estate salesperson license, known as "Course I," "Course II," and "Course III." Each course consists of 30 hours of instruction. You must successfully complete Course I before taking the salesperson's examination.
    Official source

    Experience

    Associate with a licensed real estate broker who submits the application.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    become associated with a licensed real estate broker (who must submit the application for your license)
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass both state and national portions; apply within one year of passing.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Pass the required state and national portions of the license exam. ... You must apply for your salesperson's license within one year of passing the examination.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Only a licensed primary broker can submit a license application for you.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

CE is not due at the first June 30 after initial licensure or after relicensure following more than two years of inactivity.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
before June 30 each year (except for the first June 30 that occurs after you become licensed for the first time or become newly relicensed after your license was inactive for more than two years)
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Renew by June 30 of the expiration year; complete at least 15 hours of CE before the preceding June 30.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
real estate salespersons must complete 30 hours of real estate continuing education before their June 30 license renewal deadline, and at least 15 of those hours must be completed before the previous June 30.
Official source

Continuing education hours

30 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
real estate salespersons must complete 30 hours of real estate continuing education
Official source

Continuing education topics

Complete at least 15 hours before each applicable June 30, including the annual general module; each renewal includes at least one hour of agency laws and one hour of fair housing.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
at least 15 of those hours must be completed before the previous June 30. ... a real estate salesperson must complete a specific general module continuing education course. ... at least one hour of training in courses in laws or regulations on agency representation and disclosure ... at least one hour of training in courses in state and federal fair housing laws
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What does it cost?

License fee

$110

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The license fee is $110.
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate salesperson / sales agent license in Minnesota?

Renew by June 30 of the expiration year; complete at least 15 hours of CE before the preceding June 30.

Source and quotation
real estate salespersons must complete 30 hours of real estate continuing education before their June 30 license renewal deadline, and at least 15 of those hours must be completed before the previous June 30.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

What is the real estate salesperson / sales agent license fee in Minnesota?

$110

Source and quotation
The license fee is $110.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (12)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Minnesota Department of Commerce
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/re-license-guide.pdf

Guide to REAL ESTATE LICENSING
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

You must be at least 18 years old
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

Three 30-hour courses: Course I, Course II and Course III. Complete Course I before the examination and all three before application.

Three 30-hour courses: Course I, Course II and Course III. Complete Course I before the examination and all three before application.

There are three courses that you must successfully complete before you apply for a real estate salesperson license, known as "Course I," "Course II," and "Course III." Each course consists of 30 hours of instruction. You must successfully complete Course I before taking the salesperson's examination.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Associate with a licensed real estate broker who submits the application.

Associate with a licensed real estate broker who submits the application.

become associated with a licensed real estate broker (who must submit the application for your license)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass both state and national portions; apply within one year of passing.

Pass both state and national portions; apply within one year of passing.

Pass the required state and national portions of the license exam. ... You must apply for your salesperson's license within one year of passing the examination.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

30 hours

30

real estate salespersons must complete 30 hours of real estate continuing education
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Complete at least 15 hours before each applicable June 30, including the annual general module; each renewal includes at least one hour of agency laws and one hour of fair housing.

Complete at least 15 hours before each applicable June 30, including the annual general module; each renewal includes at least one hour of agency laws and one hour of fair housing.

at least 15 of those hours must be completed before the previous June 30. ... a real estate salesperson must complete a specific general module continuing education course. ... at least one hour of training in courses in laws or regulations on agency representation and disclosure ... at least one hour of training in courses in state and federal fair housing laws
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Renew by June 30 of the expiration year; complete at least 15 hours of CE before the preceding June 30.

Renew by June 30 of the expiration year; complete at least 15 hours of CE before the preceding June 30. Applies to: Real estate salesperson licenses.

real estate salespersons must complete 30 hours of real estate continuing education before their June 30 license renewal deadline, and at least 15 of those hours must be completed before the previous June 30.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://mn.gov/commerce/licensing/list/real-estate/applications.jsp

Only a licensed primary broker can submit a license application for you.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$110

110

The license fee is $110.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

CE is not due at the first June 30 after initial licensure or after relicensure following more than two years of inactivity.

CE is not due at the first June 30 after initial licensure or after relicensure following more than two years of inactivity.

before June 30 each year (except for the first June 30 that occurs after you become licensed for the first time or become newly relicensed after your license was inactive for more than two years)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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