Montana Real Estate Salesperson Exam
At a glance
- Passing score
- Scaled 75 on each portion
- Exam fee
- $95
- Governing body
- Montana Board of Realty Regulation
The Montana Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test required to practice as a real estate salesperson in Montana, administered under the authority of the Montana Board of Realty Regulation. Candidates typically sit for it after completing the state's pre-licensing coursework, as a required step toward holding an active salesperson license.
Overview
The exam is split into a national/general portion and a Montana state-specific portion, each scored separately. The state-specific portion's 40 scored items break down across these content areas for salesperson candidates:
- Requirements governing the activities of licensees: 28 items
- Additional topics: 6 items
- Licensing: 3 items
- The real estate licensing agency's powers: 3 items
The national portion covers general real estate principles and practices common across states, per Pearson VUE's official content outline for the Montana exam.
Cost and registration
Pearson VUE charges a $95 examination fee for each portion of the exam (national and state-specific), so candidates taking both portions should budget $95 per sitting for each. Separately, the Montana Board of Realty Regulation lists an $80.00 license application fee once a candidate passes, with active-license renewal also set at $80.00 (or $40.00 for an inactive license). An official $19.95 practice test is also available directly through Pearson VUE.
Exam format
The national portion runs 150 minutes and contains 80 scored items plus 5 unscored pretest items. The state-specific portion runs 90 minutes and contains 40 scored items plus 5-10 unscored pretest items. Both portions require a scaled passing score of 75, are scored independently, and candidates who fail only one portion need to retake just that portion.
How the Montana Real Estate practice bank covers the outline
61 practice questions across 8 outline areas.
Counts are the live question bank, grouped by the outline area each question was written to.
Verified facts about the Montana Real Estate exam
6 statements, each bound to the official document it was taken from. The source link beside every line opens that document.
Requirements and rules
- 2 years high school curriculum or equivalent
- Montana Board of Realty Regulation
Numbers
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Montana real estate salesperson exam cost?
Pearson VUE charges a $95 examination fee for each portion of the exam, meaning candidates who take both the national and state portions pay $95 per sitting for each.
What passing score do I need on the Montana salesperson exam?
Candidates must earn a scaled score of 75 on the national portion and a scaled score of 75 on the state-specific portion; each portion is scored and passed independently.
Who administers the Montana real estate salesperson exam and how do I register?
Pearson VUE administers the exam on behalf of the Montana Board of Realty Regulation, and candidates must make an online reservation at least 48 hours before their desired test date.
Who is eligible to sit for the Montana salesperson exam?
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have completed 2 years of full high school curriculum or an equivalent education before qualifying to apply.
If I fail one portion of the exam, do I have to retake both?
No, candidates who pass one portion and fail the other only need to retake the failed portion. Salesperson candidates also have an authorization period of 5 years from completing the required education course to take and pass both portions of the exam.
What are the pre-licensing education and license costs for a Montana salesperson?
Montana's current salesperson pre-licensing curriculum is 70 classroom hours, the license application fee is $80.00, and active licenses are renewed for $80.00 (or $40.00 if inactive) during the September 1 through October 31 renewal period, plus 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Sources
- 1.Montana Board of Realty Regulation Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, Stock #092700) — Montana Board of Realty Regulation (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 2.Real Estate Salesperson - Montana Board of Realty Regulation — Montana Board of Realty Regulation (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 3.MCA 37-51-302: Broker's or salesperson's license -- qualifications of applicant -- supervising broker endorsement — Montana Board of Realty Regulation (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 4.Montana Board of Realty Regulation - Department of Labor & Industry — Montana Board of Realty Regulation (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 5.Montana Real Estate Licensing Examinations - Pearson VUE — Montana Board of Realty Regulation (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
Official sources
The official documents our facts about this exam are taken from.
- Montana Board of Realty Regulation Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, Stock #092700)Montana Board of Realty Regulationpearsonvue.com
- Montana Real Estate State Content Outlines (Pearson VUE, Stock #092701)Montana Board of Realty Regulationpearsonvue.com
- Real Estate Salesperson - Montana Board of Realty RegulationMontana Board of Realty Regulationboards.bsd.dli.mt.gov
- MCA 37-51-302: Broker's or salesperson's license -- qualifications of applicant -- supervising broker endorsementMontana Board of Realty Regulationmca.legmt.gov
- Montana Board of Realty Regulation - Department of Labor & IndustryMontana Board of Realty Regulationboards.bsd.dli.mt.gov
- Montana Real Estate Licensing Examinations - Pearson VUEMontana Board of Realty Regulationpearsonvue.com
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