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Key Facts: ND Real Estate Exam
140 Q
Exam Length
PSI ND candidate bulletin
100 + 40
National + State Split
PSI ND candidate bulletin
70%
Passing Score (Each Section)
NDREC
90 hrs
Pre-License Education
NDREC licensing requirements
$131
Exam Fee (PSI)
PSI ND fee schedule
12 hrs/yr
CE Renewal Requirement
NDREC (annual, Nov 16–Nov 15)
North Dakota requires 90 hours of NDREC-approved pre-license education and passage of the PSI exam (100 national + 40 state questions = 140 total; 70% passing score on each). The exam fee is $131, administered at PSI centers in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, and Williston. Key ND topics: NDREC powers (investigations, sanctions), three license types (salesperson, broker, broker associate), 12 hours annual CE (November 16–November 15 cycle), trust account rules, broker supervision, advertising (broker name required in all ads), cooperative transactions, the Recovery Fund (requires court judgment first, then NDREC suspends license after payout), subdivided/out-of-state land registration, and mineral rights severance (Bakken context — mineral rights do NOT automatically transfer unless specifically included in the deed).
About the ND Real Estate Exam
The North Dakota real estate salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus North Dakota-specific topics including NDREC regulations, salesperson and broker licensing requirements (90 hours pre-license), broker supervision rules, trust account management, advertising requirements, cooperating transactions, the Real Estate Education Research and Recovery Fund, subdivided and out-of-state land sales registration, and North Dakota's unique mineral rights laws related to the Bakken oil formation.
Questions
140 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours total
Passing Score
70% on each section
Exam Fee
$131 (North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC) / PSI Services LLC)
ND Real Estate Exam Content Outline
ND Licensing & NDREC Commission
NDREC structure and powers (investigations, hearings, sanctions, license suspension/revocation), three license types (salesperson, broker, broker associate), 90-hour pre-license education, exam format (100 national + 40 state, 70% passing), $131 PSI exam fee, 12 hrs annual CE (November 16–November 15 cycle), reciprocity, inactive license status, background check requirements, Recovery Fund procedures
ND Statutory Requirements & Agency
Broker supervision of salespersons, advertising rules (broker name required), commission flow (salesperson paid through broker only), agency disclosures, types of listing agreements, cooperative transactions, offer preparation and handling, conflict of interest disclosure, Code of Ethics, record-keeping requirements, trust account management (commingling prohibition, timely deposit)
ND Special Topics
Subdivided land sales registration (NDREC registration before marketing), out-of-state subdivision registration requirements, buyer rescission rights for unregistered lots, Real Estate Education Research and Recovery Fund (court judgment required before claim, license suspended after payout, max per licensee), mineral rights severance (Bakken oil formation — deeds do not transfer mineral rights unless explicitly stated), agricultural land regulations, foreign ownership restrictions
National Real Estate Fundamentals
Property ownership and types, contracts (purchase agreements, listing agreements, option contracts), financing (FHA/VA/conventional loans, RESPA, Reg Z, TRID), fair housing (7 protected classes, prohibited conduct), transfer of title (deeds, title insurance, closing process), valuation methods (sales comparison, cost, income approaches), real estate calculations (prorations, commission splits, LTV), property management, land use controls
How to Pass the ND Real Estate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% on each section
- Exam length: 140 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours total
- Exam fee: $131
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the North Dakota real estate salesperson exam?
The North Dakota real estate salesperson exam has 140 scored questions administered by PSI: 100 questions on the national portion (150 minutes) and 40 questions on the North Dakota state-specific portion (90 minutes), for a total of 240 minutes (4 hours). You must score at least 70 on the national portion and 30 on the state portion (both 70%) to pass. The $131 exam fee covers both portions. If you pass one portion but fail the other, you only need to retake the failed section — but both must be passed within 12 months of your first attempt.
What education is required for a North Dakota real estate license?
North Dakota requires 90 hours of NDREC-approved pre-license education. (Applicants who completed an older 45-hour pre-license course before January 1, 2021 may still qualify under transitional rules.) After passing the exam, new salespersons must work under a supervising broker to activate their license. The license must be placed on inactive status if the salesperson is not affiliated with a broker.
What are North Dakota's continuing education requirements?
North Dakota real estate licensees must complete 12 hours of NDREC-approved continuing education annually. The CE cycle runs from November 16 through November 15 each year. New licensees who completed the 90-hour pre-license course are exempt from CE for their first renewal. Licensees who completed the older 45-hour pre-license course must take 15 hours of post-license education within 1 year and are exempt from the 12-hour CE requirement during that period.
What is unique about North Dakota real estate law?
North Dakota has several unique real estate topics: (1) Mineral rights can be severed from surface rights — in the Bakken oil region, this is extremely important because mineral rights do NOT automatically transfer with a deed unless specifically included. Always verify mineral rights ownership separately. (2) Out-of-state and subdivided land sales require NDREC registration before marketing or selling lots to ND buyers. (3) The Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery Fund requires a buyer to obtain a court judgment against the licensee before filing a claim — NDREC then suspends the licensee's license automatically after making a payout.