Real Estate Broker / Minnesota
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Minnesota Real Estate Broker License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Manages real estate transactions and may employ real estate agents.

What the Minnesota data shows for Real Estate Brokers

Minnesota sets the entry bar for real estate brokers at 134 training hours and a passing score on State Real Estate Broker Exam, with 2 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Minnesota's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

Budget $173 to get started, plus $147 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
45/100
Real Estate Broker · Minnesota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
134 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$173
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$74/yr
$147 every 2 years
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
16 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
134 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$173
Renewal Fee
$147
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota's requirements cover 134 hours of education or training, the State Real Estate Broker Exam exam, and an initial fee of $173. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in Minnesota? ▼
Certification as a real estate broker in Minnesota means clearing the state's checklist: 134 hours of education plus 2 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Real Estate Broker licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
Minnesota does require a background check before issuing a real estate broker license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in Minnesota? ▼
To stay licensed as a real estate broker in Minnesota, plan on 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $147.

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What to do with this real estate broker license

Real Estate Broker in Minnesota, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a real estate broker-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Minnesota's real estate broker requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Real Estate Broker in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state real estate broker license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Minnesota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Minnesota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Minnesota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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