Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Examination — exam facts
Minnesota
Every source below was read on 2026-09-22
| Administering body | Minnesota Department of Commerce — exam delivered by PSI Services LLC Offered at a PSI test center or remote proctored online. Salesperson applicants need 90 hours of prelicense education in three 30-hour courses; Course I must be completed before the exam, or a passing result is invalid. Courses II and III must be done before applying for the license. Source: PSI Services LLC — Minnesota Department of Commerce Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2023; linked from PSI's MN Salesperson test record) (2026-09-22) |
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| Questions | 130 questions Two portions: general (national) with 80 items and state with 50 items. PSI adds that 5 to 10 unscored experimental questions may also be given and count against exam time. Source: PSI Services LLC — Minnesota Department of Commerce Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2023; linked from PSI's MN Salesperson test record) (2026-09-22) |
| Time limit | 240 minutes PSI lists 4 hours for both portions together: 2.5 hours for the general portion and 1.5 hours for the state portion. Source: PSI Services LLC — Minnesota Department of Commerce Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2023; linked from PSI's MN Salesperson test record) (2026-09-22) |
| Passing score | 75% PSI: “You must get 75% correct to pass.” A candidate who passes one portion and fails the other retakes only the failed portion. A new appointment cannot be booked on the same day as the attempt. Source: PSI Services LLC — Minnesota Department of Commerce Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2023; linked from PSI's MN Salesperson test record) (2026-09-22) |
| Fees |
PSI: examination fees are not refundable or transferable and are forfeited if you do not test within 1 year. The Department of Commerce license fee is separate and could not be read from mn.gov, so it is not listed. Source: PSI Services LLC — Minnesota Department of Commerce Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2023; linked from PSI's MN Salesperson test record) (2026-09-22) |
| Languages offered | English · Spanish PSI lists a separate “MN Salesperson - Spanish” test with Spanish state and national portions, and its Minnesota bulletin carries a Spanish exam summary table and content outline. Source: PSI Services LLC — test registration record “MN Salesperson - Spanish” (language code es) (2026-09-22) |
Change log
- 2026-09-22Fact sheet created from PSI's Minnesota bulletin dated 10/1/2023, the edition PSI currently links: 130 questions, 4 hours, 75% to pass.