North Dakota Real Estate License Requirements

Get your North Dakota real estate license with our comprehensive preparation guide. Understand licensing requirements, exam details, and necessary documentation for both salespersons and brokers.

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What you need to get your real estate license in North Dakota

Salesperson:

Be at least 18 years old.
For resident applicants only: complete a 90-hour NDREC-approved salesperson pre-licensure education course.
- If the course was completed before January 1, 2021, it consisted of 45 hours, and an additional 15 hours of post-licensure continuing education must be completed within the first year of active licensure.
- Applicants must submit their license application within two years of completing an NDREC-certified pre-licensure education course.
For reciprocal and nonresident applicants only: must be licensed and active as a salesperson in the state of primary residence.
Credit history must be reviewed and deemed acceptable by NDREC.
Criminal history must be reviewed by the ND Office of the Attorney General and approved by NDREC.
Get fingerprinted.
No real estate license may have been revoked in any state within two years prior to this application.
Resident applicants must pass both the North Dakota and national licensing examinations.
Nonresident nonreciprocal applicants must pass the North Dakota portion of the licensing examination.
Reciprocal applicants must meet the licensing requirements, including passing any required exams, in their primary state of residence, which must be Minnesota, Iowa, or Georgia.
All applicants: Submit a one-time $20 payment to the ND Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery Fund.
Application fee: $150.

Broker:

Be at least 18 years old.
No real estate license may have been revoked in any state within two years prior to this application.
For resident applicants only: complete a 60-hour pre-licensure education course prior to taking the examination.
- Applicants must submit their license application within two years of completing an NDREC-certified pre-licensure education course.
Reciprocal and Nonresident Applicants: must hold an active broker license in the state of primary residence.
Credit history must be reviewed and approved by NDREC.
Criminal history must be reviewed by the ND Office of the Attorney General and approved by NDREC.
Pay a fee of $40 for a fingerprinting analysis as part of the statewide and national criminal history record check.
A broker’s favorable assessment of the applicant’s salesperson’s work is required.
Must hold any other real estate license in good standing and have no real estate license revoked in any state within two years prior to the application.
Residents: Pass both the North Dakota and national licensing exams.
Nonresident Nonreciprocal Applicants: Pass the North Dakota licensing exam.
Reciprocal Applicants: Fulfill licensing requirements, including passing any required exams, in their primary state (Minnesota, Iowa, or Georgia).
Submit a one-time $20 payment to the ND Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery Fund.
Application fee: $150.

What is the passing score for the North Dakota real estate license exam?

For salespersons:

The examination comprises 100 questions on national topics and 40 questions focused on state-specific content. You must correctly answer at least 70 questions on the national portion and 30 questions on the state portion to pass the examination.

For brokers:

The examination comprises 90 questions on national topics and 40 questions focused on state-specific content. You must correctly answer at least 75 questions on the national portion and 30 questions on the state portion to pass the examination.

What is the time limit for the North Dakota real estate exam?

For salesperson applicants, the total time allowed for both portions of the examination is 240 minutes, 150 for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion.

For the broker examination the time limit is 240 minutes, 150 for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion.

What to bring for the state of North Dakota real estate license exam?

One form of identification. The ID must be government-issued and current and include your name, signature, and photograph. The identification must match the name you scheduled with.

Forms of identification may include: