What are the Requirements for a Montana Real Estate License?

How To Get Your Real Estate License in Montana

This real estate licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation. We recommend you contact the Montana Board of Realty Regulation for more detailed information or changes.

If you obtain real estate licenses in multiple states, we recommend you check each state's requirements.

Montana Real Estate License: Salesperson

1. Comply with the General Montana Real Estate License Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age to obtain a real estate license in Montana.
- Must have received credit for completion of 2 years of full curriculum study at an accredited high school or equivalent.
2. Meet the Educational Real Estate License Requirements in Montana - Enroll Today
- Tenth grade education or higher
- Seventy hours of additional pre-licensing instruction from a real estate school approved by the Board
3. Take the Montana real estate license exam:
- Pass the Montana Real Estate Examination with a score 70% or better.
- Pass the Montana Real Estate license exam within the past 12 months.
4. Get broker affiliation
- Must be employed or under contract with a licensed Montana broker with a supervising broker endorsement.
5. Submit Montana real estate license application.
- The following documents and additional forms are required in addition to the basic application. Exam results of passing the Montana state portion of the Salesperson examination. Official license verification from states and jurisdictions in which the applicant holds or has ever held a professional license of any type.
- In cases when you have been disciplined in the past, include a detailed explanation on the event(s) and documentation from the source (licensing board, federal agencies/programs, or civil/criminal court proceedings) such as initiating/charging documents, final disposition/judgement documents, etc.

How much does it cost to get a Montana real estate license?

The cost of a Montana real estate license is:

$185.00 Montana real estate license application fees (It includes $35.00 Recovery Account Fees)

Governing Agency

Name: Montana Board of Realty Regulation

Phone: 4064446880

Fax: 4068412323

Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/rre

Address: 301 South Park, 4th Floor Helena, MT 59620

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Montana Real Estate License: Broker

High school graduation or equivalent; 60 Hours of additional pre-licensing instruction from a school and instructor approved by the Board.

Governing Agency

Name: Montana Board of Realty Regulation

Phone: 4064446880

Fax: 4068412323

Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/rre

Address: 301 South Park, 4th Floor Helena, MT 59620

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Montana Real Estate License: Property Manager

High school graduation or equivalent; and 30 Hours of pre-licensing instruction from a school and instructor approved by the Board. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Governing Agency

Name: Montana Board of Realty Regulation

Phone: 4064446880

Fax: 4068412323

Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/rre

Address: 301 South Park, 4th Floor Helena, MT 59620

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.