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

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Missouri Real Estate Commission

License fee

$40

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Required hours

48-hour pre-exam salesperson course and 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying.

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Exam

Pass both portions of the Missouri salesperson examination.

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Renewal

Expires September 30 in each even-numbered year.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Missouri Real Estate Commission

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Missouri Real Estate Commission
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

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

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    applicants must be 18 years of age
    Official source

    Required hours

    48-hour pre-exam salesperson course and 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    48-hour pre-exam salesperson course ... complete the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course (MREP) prior to submitting application for license
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass both portions of the Missouri salesperson examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    pass BOTH portions of the Missouri salesperson examination
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Reciprocity

    Active licensees from another jurisdiction take the state exam and 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Hold a current and active real estate license in another jurisdiction, pass the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam ... and complete the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course (MREP) prior to submitting application for license.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Expires September 30 in each even-numbered year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
salesperson, or inactive salesperson license shall expire September 30 in each even-numbered year.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
two (2)-year license period
Official source

Continuing education hours

12 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
a minimum of twelve (12) hours of real estate instruction
Official source

Continuing education topics

At least 3 of 12 CE hours must be core. For the 2026–2028 renewal period, take an approved Fair Housing core course; remaining hours may be approved core or electives.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The current broker and salesperson renewal for the 2026-2028 license period will require an approved CORE course on Fair Housing. ... at least 3 hours must be a CORE course. ... The balance of the twelve (12) hours of instruction shall consist of courses which have been approved for either core or elective continuing education credit
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What does it cost?

Exam fee

$52

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Examination Both Portions $52
Official source

Application fee

$50

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
An application fee of fifty dollars ($50) in addition to the original issuance fee shall be paid upon original application
Official source

License fee

$40

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson......................................................... $40
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 Missouri?

Expires September 30 in each even-numbered year.

Source and quotation
salesperson, or inactive salesperson license shall expire September 30 in each even-numbered year.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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

$40

Source and quotation
Salesperson......................................................... $40
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (13)

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

Board

Missouri Real Estate Commission

Missouri Real Estate Commission

Missouri Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://pr.mo.gov/boards/realestate/MOREP-handbook.pdf

MISSOURI REAL ESTATE
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

applicants must be 18 years of age
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

48-hour pre-exam salesperson course and 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying.

48-hour pre-exam salesperson course and 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying.

48-hour pre-exam salesperson course ... complete the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course (MREP) prior to submitting application for license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass both portions of the Missouri salesperson examination.

Pass both portions of the Missouri salesperson examination.

pass BOTH portions of the Missouri salesperson examination
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Exam

$52

52

Examination Both Portions $52
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$50

50

An application fee of fifty dollars ($50) in addition to the original issuance fee shall be paid upon original application
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$40

40

Salesperson......................................................... $40
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Active licensees from another jurisdiction take the state exam and 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying.

Active licensees from another jurisdiction take the state exam and 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying.

Hold a current and active real estate license in another jurisdiction, pass the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam ... and complete the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course (MREP) prior to submitting application for license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Expires September 30 in each even-numbered year.

Expires September 30 in each even-numbered year. Applies to: Salesperson licenses.

salesperson, or inactive salesperson license shall expire September 30 in each even-numbered year.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

two (2)-year license period
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

12 hours

12

a minimum of twelve (12) hours of real estate instruction
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

At least 3 of 12 CE hours must be core. For the 2026–2028 renewal period, take an approved Fair Housing core course; remaining hours may be approved core or electives.

At least 3 of 12 CE hours must be core. For the 2026–2028 renewal period, take an approved Fair Housing core course; remaining hours may be approved core or electives.

The current broker and salesperson renewal for the 2026-2028 license period will require an approved CORE course on Fair Housing. ... at least 3 hours must be a CORE course. ... The balance of the twelve (12) hours of instruction shall consist of courses which have been approved for either core or elective continuing education credit
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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