Licensing facts · 2026
Minnesota real estate license timeline
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).
- Required education hours
- 90
- Typical weeks low
- 6
- Typical weeks high
- 14
Sources
- https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/re-license-guide.pdf
- https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/10958
- https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/deed-tax-rate
- https://realestateu.com/real-estate/guides/minnesota-real-estate-license-cost
Last verified: 2026-10-23