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Minnesota Real Estate License Classes Online
Your One Partner for Success in Minnesota Real Estate
With Kaplan, you won’t have to go anywhere else for your real estate education at any point in your career. We’re proud to have the sole Minnesota real estate program that supports you at every step:
- Getting Licensed: 90-Hour Salesperson Pre-Licensing Courses and Exam Prep
- Continuing Education: 15-Hour Salesperson and Broker Continuing Education Courses every year of a two-year renewal period
- Broker Licensing: 30-hour Upgrade Course
Kaplan Real Estate Named a Top Online Learning Provider by Newsweek and Statista*
Do You Need to Know Where You Currently Stand with Your Continuing Education?
Visit the Minnesota Department of Commerce Pulse Portal.* Choose your program and real estate board then scroll to the bottom under other services to review your CE transcript.
*Please note that once you click this link you will be directed to a website outside of Kapre.com. Kaplan Real Estate Education cannot provide CE status information.
Looking to Get Licensed?
Get started with our steps to Minnesota licensing.
Review Minnesota State Requirements for Salespersons and Brokers
Take a look at the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s real estate licensing and continuing education requirements.
What Are Your Minnesota Real Estate Career Goals?
| Your Current Goal | What You Need | Key Requirements | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to become a real estate agent | 90-Hour Pre-Licensing Courses |
| View Minnesota Licensing Courses |
| I want to renew my salesperson or broker license | 30 Hours of Continuing Education (15 hours Completed Each Year Over the 2-Year Renewal Period) |
| View Minnesota CE Courses |
| I want to become a broker | 30 Hours of Broker Courses |
| View Broker Upgrade Courses |
| I want to read MN Laws & Eligibility | State Requirements |
| Minnesota State Requirements |
Why Kaplan?
Kaplan is a full-service education provider for all of your Minnesota licensing, exam prep, and continuing education needs. Our team of in-house regulatory experts works directly with the Minnesota Department of Commerce to develop state-approved courses. Choose Kaplan Real Estate Education to feel confident that your efforts in taking Minnesota real estate courses will be worthwhile, as you meet and complete the state’s requirements.
Expert Tips for Your Minnesota Real Estate Exam
Minnesota Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
Licensing Information
- Average time to complete Minnesota licensing education: 3.5 months
- Course I must be completed before sitting for the Minnesota licensing exam
- Courses I, II, and III must be completed before applying for a Minnesota real estate license
Governing body: Minnesota Department of Commerce
Reciprocity
- Your Minnesota real estate license applies to these states: Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota
Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in Minnesota
- Submit proof of licensure; the letter of certification must be, at most, 90 days old
- Submit an application with a licensed Minnesota primary Broker
- Pay application fee
- Wisconsin: Minnesota offers partial reciprocity with Wisconsin
- Requires 13 hours of state-specific licensing education
- Pass the state portion of the exam
- Submit a Letter of Certification that you are currently licensed in Wisconsin
- Apply with a Minnesota-licensed primary Broker
- Pay license fee
Military Portability
- Veterans will be reimbursed for the cost of their licensing exam.
Contact the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to see if you are eligible for tuition reimbursement.
Once you have successfully completed your education with Kaplan, contact the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-LinkVet (1-888-546-5838) to find out if you qualify to have your tuition and exam and licensing fees reimbursed through the Minnesota GI Bill. Prior to applying for reimbursement*, you must complete all licensing requirements and possess your license or certification.
For more information, please review the MDVA education page or the MN GI Bill brochure.
*IMPORTANT: You can only apply for reimbursement through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
DISCLAIMER: The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. VA education benefits may be used toward licensing and certification and fees to cover tests and test-prep. Visit www.choose.va.gov to learn more.
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