Mississippi Licensing Requirements and Education
Becoming and staying licensed in Mississippi involves pre-license education, the state exam, post-license education, and continuing education. This chapter summarizes the path for a Mississippi salesperson.
Pre-License Education and Exam
A candidate must complete approved pre-license education and pass the licensing examination, which includes national and Mississippi-specific content. The salesperson license becomes active only when the licensee is placed with a responsible broker. Applicants must meet the Commission's character and background requirements.
Post-License Education
Mississippi requires newly licensed salespersons to complete required post-license education during the first period of licensure. Completing this early education is a condition of moving from a new license to continued licensure, and failing to complete it on time can jeopardize the license.
Continuing Education and Renewal
Mississippi licenses renew on a set schedule, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education during each license period. Continuing education keeps licensees current on law changes, agency rules, and required topics. Letting a license lapse can require additional steps to reinstate.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC)
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Prelicensing education
- 60 hours of approved salesperson pre-license education
How many prelicensing hours does Mississippi require to become a real estate agent?
Mississippi requires a 60-hour salesperson pre-license course approved by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission before you sit for the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) licenses salespersons and brokers. MREC uses Pearson VUE to deliver the exam.
How is the Mississippi salesperson exam structured?
The Mississippi salesperson exam is delivered by Pearson VUE with a national portion and a Mississippi state portion, scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current scored-question counts in the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook.
Sources: https://www.mrec.ms.gov/licensing/, https://home.pearsonvue.com/ms/realestate
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