1.2 Missouri License Requirements
Key Takeaways
- Missouri salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pre-license education requirement is 72 hours: 48-hour salesperson course plus 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) course
- The exam has 140 questions total: 100 national and 40 state-specific questions (plus 5 unscored pre-test questions)
- Passing score is 70% on national portion (70/100) and 75% on state portion (30/40)
- Total exam time is 4 hours; exam fee is approximately \$62
Missouri has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses. Understanding these requirements is essential for the state exam.
Salesperson License Requirements
1. Age and Legal Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the U.S.
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Show proof of good moral character
- Pass a criminal background check
2. Education Requirements
Complete 72 hours of pre-license education from an MREC-approved school:
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Salesperson Pre-License Course | 48 hours |
| Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) | 24 hours |
| Total | 72 hours |
Note: Both courses must be completed before taking the state exam. The MREP course covers Missouri-specific law and practice.
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 140 scored + 5 pre-test (unscored) |
| National Portion | 100 questions |
| State Portion | 40 questions |
| Time Limit | 4 hours total |
| Passing Score (National) | 70% (70 out of 100) |
| Passing Score (State) | 75% (30 out of 40) |
| Exam Provider | PSI |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $62 |
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Register with Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) at machs.mo.gov
- Use MREC's registration number: 0004
- Fingerprints submitted through IdentoGO/IDEMIA (approximately $40.50)
- MREC reviews results for suitability
Broker License Requirements
To become a Missouri real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
24 months of active experience as a licensed salesperson within the last 30 months immediately preceding the application.
Education Requirements
Complete 48 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 72 hours |
| Broker Pre-Examination Course | 48 hours |
| Total | 120 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| National Portion | 10 simulation problems |
| State Portion | 75 multiple-choice questions |
| Time Limit | 4.5 hours |
| Passing Score | Varies by portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam fee (PSI) | $62 |
| Fingerprint fee (IdentoGO) | $40.50 |
| License application fee | $100 |
| License renewal fee | Varies |
Application Process
- Complete education at MREC-approved school (72 hours)
- Register for fingerprinting through MACHS (machs.mo.gov)
- Submit fingerprints at approved vendor location
- Schedule exam with PSI
- Pass exam (70% national, 75% state)
- Submit application to MREC with fee ($100)
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Receive license through MOPro portal
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