1.2 Mississippi License Requirements
Key Takeaways
- Mississippi salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED
- Pre-license education requirement is 60 hours of approved coursework
- The exam has 110 questions total: 80 national and 30 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 70% on each portion (56/80 national, 21/30 state)
- Total exam time is 3.5 hours (210 minutes); administered by PSI/Pearson VUE
Mississippi 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 legal resident
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be of good moral character
- Have no disqualifying criminal convictions
2. Education Requirements
Complete 60 hours of pre-license education from an MREC-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles and Practices | 30 hours |
| Real Estate Law | 30 hours |
| Total | 60 hours |
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Time Limit | 3.5 hours (210 minutes) total |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
| Exam Provider | PSI/Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $85 |
Note: Mississippi's exam is considered moderate in difficulty. The 70% passing score on each portion means you need 56 correct on national and 21 correct on state.
4. Background Check
All applicants must submit to a criminal background check:
- Fingerprints submitted through approved vendor
- FBI and state criminal history review
- MREC reviews results for suitability
Convictions that may affect licensure:
- Felonies involving fraud, dishonesty, or breach of trust
- Crimes related to real estate activities
- Convictions within the past 5 years
Broker License Requirements
To become a Mississippi real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 5 years, OR equivalent experience approved by MREC.
Education Requirements
Complete 60 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 60 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 60 hours |
| Total | 120 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 110 |
| National Portion | 80 questions |
| State Portion | 30 questions |
| Passing Score | 75% on each portion |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 |
| Exam fee | $85 |
| License fee | $75 |
| Fingerprint fee | Approximately $50 |
| Total initial cost | Approximately $260 |
Application Process
- Complete education at MREC-approved school
- Submit application through MREC online portal
- Pay application fee ($50)
- Submit fingerprints for background check
- Receive examination eligibility
- Schedule and pass exam at PSI testing center
- Find sponsoring broker (salespersons must affiliate with broker)
- Activate license through sponsoring broker
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