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Continuing Education Requirements

Minnesota licenses run 24 months and renew on June 30.

  • 30 hours of CE every 24 months, with at least 15 in the first 12 months. The requirement also applies during your first license period.
  • Each period includes 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing.
  • Each license year you also complete Department of Commerce module training (3.75 or 7.5 hours). Brokers take a 1-hour broker module each year.
  • You can earn up to 8 CE hours per day.
  • Exam-prep courses and courses on motivation, salesmanship, psychology or time management do not count.

Pre-License Requirements

The entry-level license in Minnesota is the salesperson license.

  • Be at least 18.
  • Complete Course I (30 hours) before the exam, and Courses II and III (60 more hours), including 3 hours of fair housing and 2 hours of agency, before you apply.
  • Pass the exam with at least 75% on both the national and state portions.
  • Apply within 1 year of passing.


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