Question 1

Who administers the North Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Examination?

Accepted Answer

North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC) — exam delivered by PSI Services LLC

PSI gives the exam at its computer test centers. NDREC says salesperson applicants can test at any time, and PSI lists no eligibility requirement for the exam; resident applicants must still complete a 90-hour NDREC-certified salesperson pre-licensure course to be licensed.

Source: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22)

Question 2

How many questions are on the North Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Examination?

Accepted Answer

140 questions. Two portions: national with 100 questions and state with 40 questions. Nonresident applicants who are not reciprocal take only the state portion. PSI adds that 5 to 10 unscored experimental questions may also be given and count against exam time.

Question 3

How long is the North Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Examination?

Accepted Answer

240 minutes. 150 minutes for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion.

Question 4

What is the passing score for the North Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Examination?

Accepted Answer

70 of 100 correct. This is the national portion's cut. The state portion is passed separately with 30 of its 40 points; there is no combined score. A failed candidate may retest without limit for 12 months, paying the exam fee each time, but not on the same day.

Question 5

How much does the North Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Examination cost?

Accepted Answer

$134 — PSI examination fee, one or both portions (PSI Services LLC, per attempt)
$150 — Salesperson application fee, non-refundable (North Dakota Real Estate Commission, one-time) Source
$20 — One-time contribution to the Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund, paid when the license is issued (North Dakota Real Estate Commission, one-time) Source

PSI: the exam fee is the same whether one portion or two are taken, is not refundable or transferable, and is forfeited if you do not test within 1 year. Credit-history and fingerprint fees are not listed: NDREC's page states the credit fee two different ways, and the fingerprint fee changes on 2026-10-01.

Source: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22)

Question 6

What languages is the North Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Examination offered in?

Accepted Answer

Not published by North Dakota Real Estate Commission / PSI. Neither the PSI bulletin nor NDREC's application page states the language or languages of the exam, so PrepPass names none.

Administering body	North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC) — exam delivered by PSI Services LLC PSI gives the exam at its computer test centers. NDREC says salesperson applicants can test at any time, and PSI lists no eligibility requirement for the exam; resident applicants must still complete a 90-hour NDREC-certified salesperson pre-licensure course to be licensed. Source: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22)
Questions	140 questions Two portions: national with 100 questions and state with 40 questions. Nonresident applicants who are not reciprocal take only the state portion. PSI adds that 5 to 10 unscored experimental questions may also be given and count against exam time. Source: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22)
Time limit	240 minutes 150 minutes for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion. Source: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22)
Passing score	70 of 100 correct This is the national portion's cut. The state portion is passed separately with 30 of its 40 points; there is no combined score. A failed candidate may retest without limit for 12 months, paying the exam fee each time, but not on the same day. Source: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22)
Fees	$134 — PSI examination fee, one or both portions (PSI Services LLC, per attempt) $150 — Salesperson application fee, non-refundable (North Dakota Real Estate Commission, one-time) Source $20 — One-time contribution to the Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund, paid when the license is issued (North Dakota Real Estate Commission, one-time) Source PSI: the exam fee is the same whether one portion or two are taken, is not refundable or transferable, and is forfeited if you do not test within 1 year. Credit-history and fingerprint fees are not listed: NDREC's page states the credit fee two different ways, and the fingerprint fee changes on 2026-10-01. Source: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22)
Languages offered	Not published by North Dakota Real Estate Commission / PSI Neither the PSI bulletin nor NDREC's application page states the language or languages of the exam, so PrepPass names none. What we read and found nothing in: PSI Services LLC — North Dakota Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin (dated 10/1/2025) (2026-09-22) · North Dakota Real Estate Commission — How to Apply (Salesperson tab) (2026-09-22)

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