Minnesota Licensing Requirements and Education
Becoming and staying licensed in Minnesota involves staged pre-license courses, a state exam, and ongoing continuing education. This chapter summarizes the education and renewal path for a Minnesota salesperson.
Pre-License Education and Exam
Minnesota requires 90 hours of approved pre-license education delivered as three 30-hour courses. Course I and Course II must be completed before a candidate may sit for the licensing examination, and Course III must be completed before the first license renewal. Candidates must pass the state licensing exam and be sponsored by a broker to activate the license.
Application and Sponsorship
After passing the exam, the applicant applies through the Department of Commerce and must be employed by a licensed broker for the license to be active. The broker's sponsorship links the new salesperson to a supervising broker who is accountable for the salesperson's licensed activity and trust-fund handling.
Continuing Education and Renewal
Minnesota licenses are renewed on a fixed statewide schedule, and licensees must complete Commerce-approved continuing education, including required modules, during each license period before renewing. Continuing education keeps licensees current on law changes, agency rules, and required topics. Letting a license lapse can require additional steps to reinstate.