Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Questions
- 130
- Time limit
- 4h
- Passing score
- 75%
- Exam fee
- $68
- Governing body
- Minnesota Department of Commerce
The Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test required to work as a real estate salesperson in Minnesota, administered under contract by PSI Services LLC on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Candidates typically sit for it after completing the state's required prelicense education courses, as a step toward affiliating with a sponsoring broker.
Overview
The exam is built from content domains defined in the state's testing bulletin, with each domain assigned a set number of items for the salesperson-level exam:
- Real Estate Brokerage License Law — 20 items
- Interests in Real Property — 8 items
- Conveyance Procedures and Protection of Parties — 8 items
- Financial Instruments: Obligations, Rights, Remedies — 4 items
Candidates complete 90 hours of prelicense education, split into three 30-hour courses known as Course I, Course II, and Course III; Course I must be completed before sitting for the exam, while Course II and Course III must be completed before filing the license application.
Cost and registration
Sitting for both the general and state-law portions together costs $68. Scheduling either portion on its own costs $45 per portion. Exam fees are not refundable or transferable, and are forfeited if the exam isn't taken within one year of payment. After passing, the initial salesperson license fee totals $100 plus the current technology surcharge; renewal runs $60 plus the surcharge. Confirm current surcharge amounts against the Minnesota Department of Commerce's official fee schedule.
Exam format
Candidates testing both portions together answer 130 questions in 4 hours: 80 questions on the national general portion (2.5 hours) and 50 questions on the Minnesota state-law portion (1.5 hours). A small number of additional experimental questions, typically 5 to 10, may also appear without affecting the score. A 75% correct score is required to pass, and a passing result stays valid for one year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Minnesota real estate salesperson exam cost?
Taking both the general and state portions together costs $68. If you schedule either portion separately, each one costs $45.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Minnesota salesperson exam?
You must be at least 18 years old and have completed the 30-hour Course I before you can sit for the exam. The full 90-hour prelicense curriculum, split into three 30-hour courses (Course I, II, and III), must be finished before you file your license application.
What happens if I fail the exam and need to retake it?
There's no same-day retake; PSI processes your results and you can call the next business day to schedule a retest as soon as space becomes available.
How long are my passing exam results valid in Minnesota?
A passing result on the salesperson exam is valid for one year, so your license application needs to be filed within that window.
What does it cost to get licensed after passing the exam?
Once you pass, the initial Minnesota real estate salesperson license fee totals $100 plus the current technology surcharge; check the Minnesota Department of Commerce's fee schedule for the current surcharge amount.
Who administers the Minnesota real estate salesperson exam?
The exam is required by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and administered under contract by PSI Services LLC.
Sources
- 1.Real Estate Salesperson, Broker and Abstracter Examination — Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI Services LLC, for the Minnesota Department of Commerce) — Minnesota Department of Commerce (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.Study Guide for Section VIII of the Real Estate License, Minnesota 2024-2025 Required Module (Minnesota Department of Commerce) — Minnesota Department of Commerce (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Guide to Real Estate Licensing (Minnesota Department of Commerce) — Minnesota Department of Commerce (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 4.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies Directory — ARELLO
- 5.Real Estate Licensing Practice Tests — Pearson VUE
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Real Estate Salesperson, Broker and Abstracter Examination — Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI Services LLC, for the Minnesota Department of Commerce)Minnesota Department of Commercetest-takers.psiexams.com
- Guide to Real Estate Licensing (Minnesota Department of Commerce)Minnesota Department of Commercemn.gov
- Study Guide for Section VIII of the Real Estate License, Minnesota 2024-2025 Required Module (Minnesota Department of Commerce)Minnesota Department of Commercemn.gov
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