Real Estate Broker / North Dakota
2026 data North Dakota board official source

North Dakota Real Estate Broker License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

PlainCredential home → About this data

Manages real estate transactions and may employ real estate agents.

What the North Dakota data shows for Real Estate Brokers

North Dakota sets the entry bar for real estate brokers at 83 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 North Dakota's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Broker Pre-License Coursework".

Budget $88 to get started, plus $80 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.

On reciprocity, real estate brokers should know: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
58/100
Real Estate Broker · North Dakota

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
83 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C+
$88
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$40/yr
$80 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 North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Broker Pre-License Coursework
83 hours
Exam Requirement
State Real Estate Broker Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$88
Renewal Fee
$80
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
16 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

Compare & Explore

Compare all states for Real Estate Broker All North Dakota licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Real Estate Broker in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota's requirements cover 83 hours of education or training, the State Real Estate Broker Exam exam, and an initial fee of $88. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Real Estate Broker in North Dakota? ▼
To become a licensed real estate broker in North Dakota, you must meet the state's requirements including 83 hours of education and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the North Dakota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Real Estate Broker license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
For real estate brokers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Reciprocal agreements vary significantly by state. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the North Dakota licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Real Estate Broker licensing? ▼
Yes, North Dakota requires a criminal background check as part of the real estate broker licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Real Estate Broker in North Dakota? ▼
To stay licensed as a real estate broker in North Dakota, plan on 16 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $80.

Related Guides

What to do with this real estate broker license

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

  • See how North Dakota'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 North Dakota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. North Dakota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the North Dakota 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.