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Real Estate Salesperson: Nonresident
License Description Minnesota Department of Commerce


Nonresident with an Active License in a Reciprocal State

The applicant must reside in and hold an active real estate license in one of the following reciprocal States: Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Oklahoma.

  1. Contact a Minnesota-licensed primary broker in order to submit an application for licensure on PULSE Portal. Only a Minnesota-licensed primary broker can submit an application for a nonresident salespersonâ??s license.
    • The license fee is $130.
  2. Email a Letter of Certification (no more than 90 days old) documenting that you are currently licensed as a salesperson in a reciprocal state.

Nonresident with an Active License in Wisconsin

The applicant must reside and hold an active real estate license in Wisconsin.

  1. Complete the 13 hour Wisconsin to Minnesota Reciprocal Prelicense course.
    •  You can find course offerings at PULSE Portal

    • The course cannot be more than one year old at the time of application for licensure. 
  2. Pass the state portion of the salesperson exam.
  3. Contact a Minnesota-licensed primary broker in order to submit an application for licensure on PULSE Portal. Only a Minnesota-licensed primary broker can submit an application for a nonresident salespersonâ??s license.
    • The license fee is $130. 
  4. Email a Letter of Certification (no more than 90 days old) documenting that you are currently licensed as a salesperson in Wisconsin. 

Nonresident with an active license in a Non-Reciprocal State

The applicant must reside and hold an active license in a non-reciprocal state.

  1. Complete pre-licensing education Course I, Course II, and Course III.
  2. Pass the state portion of the salesperson exam.
    • Schedule the exam with Pearson Vue (1-833-273-1946).
  3. Contact a Minnesota-licensed primary broker in order to submit an application for licensure on PULSE Portal. Only a Minnesota-licensed primary broker can submit an application for a nonresident salespersonâ??s license.
    • The license fee is $130.
  4. Email a Letter of Certification (no more than 90 days old) documenting that you are currently licensed as a salesperson in non-reciprocal state. 
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Licensing Agency
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Licensing Unit
85 7th Place East, Suite 600
St. Paul, MN 55101-3165
(651) 296 6319
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 10/13/2021
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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