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Minnesota State Requirements – Real Estate

Renewal Date: 6/30 every two years (annual CE requirement is 15 hours)

Please Note: Although the renewal date is 6/30, all CE must be completed by 6/15

Hours Required: Licensees are required to obtain 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. You must complete 15 hours of education each year within that 2-year period.

  • A licensee must complete a mandatory module each licensing year as part of the 15 hours.
  • A licensee must obtain 1 hour of credit in the area of fair housing for each 2-year license period.
  • A licensee must obtain 1 hour of credit in the area of agency law for each 2-year license period.

Seat Time: The Minnesota Department of Commerce requires that all students spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.

Max Hours in a 24-Hour Period: Minnesota real estate licensees will not receive credit for more than 8 hours of continuing education in a 24-hour period. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.

Credit may not be earned if the licensee has previously obtained credit for the same course as either a student or instructor during the same licensing period.

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Street Address: 85 7th Place East, Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55101

Telephone: 651.539.1599 or 800.657.3978

Fax: 651-539-1500

License Renewal Website

Licensee Renewal Information

Note: This information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting state board requirements.

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