1.2 Montana License Requirements
Key Takeaways
- Montana salesperson applicants must be at least 18 years old with 2 years of high school education or equivalent
- Pre-license education requirement is 70 hours of approved coursework completed within 24 months
- The salesperson exam has 113 scored questions: 80 national and 33 state-specific questions
- Passing score is 70% on each portion (56/80 national, 23/33 state)
- Exam is administered by PSI with testing centers in Billings, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula
Montana 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
- Have completed 2 years of full curriculum study at an accredited high school or equivalent (GED)
- Be of good moral character and good repute
- Have no disqualifying criminal convictions (subject to review)
Note: Montana requires 2 years of high school education, not necessarily a diploma.
2. Education Requirements
Complete 70 hours of pre-license education from a BRR-approved school:
| Course Content | Hours |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Principles and Practices | 70 hours total |
| Must be completed within | 24 months of application |
3. Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Scored Questions | 113 multiple-choice |
| National Portion | 80 questions (120 minutes) |
| State Portion | 33 questions (90 minutes) |
| Passing Score | 70% on each portion |
| National passing | 56 out of 80 |
| State passing | 23 out of 33 |
| Exam Provider | PSI |
| Exam Fee | $106 |
| Exam valid for | 12 months |
4. PSI Testing Centers
PSI operates testing centers in Montana at:
- Billings
- Helena
- Kalispell
- Missoula
Schedule online at www.psiexams.com
5. Additional Requirements
Sponsoring Broker:
- Must be employed or under contract with a licensed broker who has a supervising broker endorsement
E&O Insurance:
- Must obtain professional liability insurance before license activation
Broker License Requirements
To become a Montana real estate broker, you must meet additional requirements:
Experience Requirement
Two years of active experience as a licensed salesperson.
Education Requirements
Complete 60 additional hours of broker-level education:
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Original salesperson education | 70 hours |
| Additional broker courses | 60 hours |
| Total | 130 hours |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 115 |
| National Portion | 75 questions (150 minutes) |
| State Portion | 40 questions (90 minutes) |
| National Passing | 80% (60 out of 75) |
| State Passing | 75% (30 out of 40) |
License Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $80 |
| Exam fee | $106 |
| E&O Insurance | ~$168/year |
| License renewal | $80 |
Application Process
- Complete education at BRR-approved school (within 24 months)
- Submit application through BRR online portal
- Pay application fee ($80)
- Receive examination eligibility
- Schedule and pass exam at PSI testing center (within 12 months)
- Obtain E&O insurance (required for active license)
- Find sponsoring broker with supervising broker endorsement
- Activate license
ID Requirements for Exam
You must bring two forms of identification:
- Primary ID: Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Secondary ID: Must have your signature and preprinted legal name
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