How to get your Montana real estate license

The steps, in order.

1. 01

   Confirm eligibility

   Check age, education, background review and other requirements with the regulator.

2. 02

   Complete approved education

   Confirm the current 70 hours education requirement and approved providers. LicenseIQ does not replace required prelicensing education.

3. 03

   Apply and schedule

   Follow the regulator’s application and testing authorization sequence; submit required documents and fees. Exact sequencing varies.

4. 04

   Prepare and take the exam

   Use the Pearson VUE candidate handbook for check-in, accommodations, allowed materials and current scoring.

5. 05

   Complete license issuance

   After passing, complete remaining regulator requirements. Do not practice until the license is issued and active.

6. 06

   Maintain your license

   Verify post-license education, renewal deadlines and continuing education with the regulator.

What’s on the state portion?

Topics from your LicenseIQ state course; the official exam outline controls.

• The Board of Realty Regulation and Montana Licensing4 lessons
• Montana's Statutory Agency Relationships4 lessons
• Disclosure Requirements3 lessons
• Licensee Conduct, Advertising, Compensation, and Documents4 lessons
• Handling Monies: Trust Accounts and Earnest Money3 lessons
• Insurance, Contracts, Condominiums, and Land in Montana3 lessons
• Landlord-Tenant, Foreclosure, Homestead, and Montana Transfers3 lessons

Try three practice questions.