Board of Realty Regulation

General License Information for Real Estate Salesperson

YOU MUST PASS THE TEST BEFORE MAKING APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

In the State of Montana, a person may not engage in or conduct business in the capacity of a real estate salesperson, until that person has received from the Montana Board of Realty Regulation a license.

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REAL ESTATE SALESPEOPLE MAY BE LICENSED IN MONTANA BY THREE DIFFERENT METHODS:

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      Predetermination

Examination
Reciprocity
Waiver

The following outlines general licensing information for Real Estate Salesperson. For specific information on filing an application, you will need to obtain the application, which includes a detailed listing of the requirements.

  1. Licensing Fees:
    $87.50
    $35.00 Recovery Account (one time fee)

  2. Education Requirements:
    High school graduation or equivalent;
    60 Hours of additional pre-licensing instruction from a school and instructor approved by the Board.
  3. Experience Requirements: None

  4. Examination Information:
    Pass the Montana Real Estate Examination with a score of 80% or better the uniform and 70% or better on the state portion.

  5. Reciprocity: Reciprocity agreements are in effect with the following states or licensing jurisdictions:

    Alberta, Canada
    Colorado
    Georgia
    Idaho
    Iowa
    Nebraska
    New Mexico
    North Dakota
    Oregon
    South Dakota
    Tennessee
    Utah
    Wyoming

  6. Waiver of examination and/or education: An application may be submitted to determine if an applicant has a license in another state or jurisdiction with licensing standards substantially equivalent to Montana's requirements. The Board may approve to waive all or part of the required pre-licensing education and/or examination.

  7. Renewal Period: October 31.

  8. Renewal Fee: $87.50

  9. Continuing Education Requirements: 12 hours annually

  10. Other Special License Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older.