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North Dakota State Real Estate Commission

The agency that administers North Dakota's licensing law, N.D. Cent. Code chapter 43-23, and its rules in N.D. Admin. Code Title 70. Under NDCC 43-23-01 it has five members appointed by the governor, at least three of whom must be active real estate brokers, serving five-year terms with no more than two consecutive terms. A bonded executive director keeps the records and license money. The Commission also administers the Subdivided Lands Disposition Act and the Recovery Fund.

Exam tip: Five members, three must be active brokers, five-year terms, two consecutive terms maximum.
Example: A broker commissioner appointed in 2016 and reappointed in 2021 cannot be appointed a third consecutive time in 2026.

1. How many members serve on the North Dakota State Real Estate Commission?

Answer & explanation

Answer: C. NDCC 43-23-01 creates a five-member commission appointed by the governor. Three is the number of members who must be active brokers, not the total.

Related terms & state variants

license revocation Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery Fund (North Dakota) (ND)Subdivided Lands Disposition Act (North Dakota) (ND)

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Last verified: 2026-10-23