Montana State Requirements

Montana Board of Realty Regulation

301 S. Park Avenue, 4th Floor
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-444-6880
Email: dlibsdhelp@mt.gov
Website: http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/rre

Salesperson Pre-Licensing Education Requirements

  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Must have received credit for completion of a 2-year full curriculum study at an accredited high school or completed an equivalent education as determined by the board
  • Must have successfully completed 70 hours of education within the past 24 months immediately preceding application
  • Must pass the salesperson examination within 12 months from completion of application for licensure
  • Must be employed or under contract with a licensed broker with a supervising broker endorsement
  • Must pass background check and pay applicable fee
  • Must have proof of Professional Liability & Errors and Omissions Insurance
  • View Salesperson checklist here 
Broker Pre-Licensing Education Requirements
  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Provide high school diploma or equivalent
  • Have been actively engaged as a licensed real estate salesperson for 2 years or have had experience or special education that qualifies to furnish to the board for review
  • Successfully completed 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education within the past 18 months, in addition to those required to secure a salesperson's license 
  • Have accumulated 30 points of experience within the last 36 months before the date of the application. Point types and values are found in the Experience Points Sheet
  • Pass the State and National exam and apply for a license within 12 months of passing the exam
  • Pass background check and pay applicable fee
  • View Broker checklist here
Supervising Broker Endorsement Requirements
  • Must be licensed in Montana as a broker
  • Complete an 8-hour Supervising Broker Pre-Endorsement Course
Salesperson & Broker Continuing Education Requirements
  • Renewal periods are annually September 1st–October 31st, licensing year is November 1st–October 31st
  • Each licensee is required to obtain a minimum of 12 credit hours annually
  • Qualifying distance education continuing education courses must be ARELLO certified 
  • No carryover hours will be recognized or allowed
Supervising Broker Endorsement Continuing Education Requirements
  • 12 hours of continuing education each year, which includes a 4-hour Supervising Broker course 
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