Licensing facts · 2026

How much does a Minnesota real estate license cost?

MN Commerce guide (Aug 2025): initial salesperson license $100 + technology surcharge (~$10), of which $30 goes to the Education, Research and Recovery Fund (license_fee = remaining $70). Exam $68 combined / $45 single portion per PSI bulletin dated 10/2023, could not confirm a newer bulletin. A BCA criminal background form is required but no fingerprint fee is published (null). E&O not mentioned by the state. Broker: 30-hr broker course + 3 yrs active in last 5. Seller-pays deed tax is custom, not statute. No Commerce-published RE pass rates found (Commerce publishes appraiser pass rates only).