Montana Licensing Requirements and Education
Becoming and staying licensed in Montana involves pre-license education, the state exam, supervision by a broker, and continuing education. This chapter summarizes the path for a Montana salesperson.
Pre-License Education and Exam
A candidate must complete the required salesperson pre-license education and pass the licensing examination, which includes national and Montana-specific content. The salesperson license becomes active only when the licensee is licensed under a supervising broker. Applicants must meet the Board's character and background requirements.
Supervision and Newly Licensed Education
A new salesperson practices under a supervising broker who is accountable for the salesperson's licensed activity and trust-fund handling. Montana also expects newly licensed salespersons to complete required education early in their licensure, reinforcing practical and legal topics before continued renewal.
Continuing Education and Renewal
Montana licenses renew on a set schedule, and licensees must complete Board-approved continuing education during each license period. Continuing education keeps licensees current on law changes, agency rules, and required topics. Advancing to a broker license requires additional education and experience; letting a license lapse can require extra steps to reinstate.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Montana Board of Realty Regulation (DLI)
- Exam vendor
- PSI
Who licenses real estate agents in Montana?
The Montana Board of Realty Regulation, within the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), licenses salespersons and brokers. The Board uses PSI to deliver the exam.
How is the Montana salesperson exam structured?
The Montana salesperson exam is delivered by PSI with a national portion and a Montana state portion, scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current scored-question counts and passing score in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.
What education does Montana require before the salesperson exam?
Montana requires completion of a Board-approved salesperson pre-license course before you sit for the exam. Confirm the current required hours on the Montana Board of Realty Regulation website before enrolling.
Sources: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/realty-regulation, https://www.psiexams.com/
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