Licensing facts · 2026

How much does a Montana real estate license cost?

Exam $95 per portion (national and state scheduled separately) = $190 (handbook Jan 2026). Board checklist: $80 salesperson application fee (no separate license fee found; license_fee null) and mandatory E&O proof under MCA 37-51-325 - Board group policy premium not published, so eo_insurance_est null; totals include a rough $100-$300 E&O allowance. No fingerprint/background fee per secondary source (not confirmed on Board site). Broker: 60 hrs within 18 months, 2 yrs as salesperson + 30 experience points in 36 months, $90 application (secondary source). Transfer tax absence (CI-105) from prior knowledge; cited page is secondary. No published pass rates.