Minnesota’s real estate exam is administered by Pearson VUE. Candidates can make a reservation to take the exam by visiting the following website: www.pearsonvue.com.  Candidates can also call Pearson VUE at 833-273-1946. Reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance of the desired exam date.

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Salesperson Exam

• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age and:
• Must complete an application on www.pulseportal.com 
• Must provide proof of having completed the required 90 hours of prelicense education courses

• Course I must be completed before taking the salesperson’s exam
• Course II and Course III must be completed before applying for a license

• Must successfully pass the salesperson’s exam
• Must become associated with a licensed real estate broker (who must submit the application for the candidate’s license)
• Must receive notice that the application for your license has been approved by the Commerce Department
• Must submit fingerprints for a background check ($67.25)
• Must pay exam fee ($63) and license fee ($110)

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Broker Exam

• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age and:
• Must complete an application on www.pulseportal.com 
• Must successfully complete the 30-hour broker education course
• Must successfully pass the state and national broker’s exam
• Must apply for a license as a primary broker or become associated with a licensed primary broker
• Must provide documentation of a minimum of three years of actual licensed experience as a licensed real estate salesperson within the last 5 years in Minnesota or in another state with comparable requirements
• Must pay the exam fee ($63) and the license fee ($190)

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Salesperson Examination: The salesperson exam consists of a national portion and a state portion. Candidates have 2.5 hours to complete the national portion and 1.5 hours to complete the state portion.

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Broker Examination: The broker exam consists of a national portion and a state portion. Candidates will have 2.5 hours to complete the national exam and 1.5 hours to complete the state portion.

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The exam is multiple choice and is given by computer. It can be taken at the following locations: Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Hermantown, Marshall, Pine City, Rochester, and St. Paul.

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• General Exam Content Outline for Salespersons and Brokers 
•  Minnesota Real Estate Content Outline 
• Documentation of Eligibility

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Salesperson Exam: A passing score is 75% or higher.

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Broker Exam: A passing score is 75% or higher.

All candidates must provide 2 forms of identification. Both forms must be current, have matching names, and contain a valid signature. This can be any of the following:

• Driver’s license
• Passport
• Green card
• Social Security card
• Debit or credit card (with signature)

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Additionally, candidates should bring:

• A basic (non-scientific) calculator
• Proof of prelicense education

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