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Real Estate Agent
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To get a Mississippi real estate license in 2026, you must complete 60 hours of Mississippi Real Estate Commission-approved pre-licensing education, pass a background check, take and pass the PSI Services, LLC licensing exam, and find a sponsoring broker. Most applicants finish in 8–16 weeks and spend $394–$745 including course tuition.
Pre-License Hours
$245
Total Gov Fees
120
Exam Questions
4 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
CE Required
Renewal Fee
18 years old
Min. Age
Mississippi Real Estate Commission
Authority
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Residency | Not required Resident license requires MS residency. Non-resident license available via separate application. |
| Citizenship | US citizen or permanent resident |
| Background Check | Required State and federal fingerprint-based background check. $50 processing fee to MREC. 3 property owner references required with application (preferably MS residents, must have owned property 3+ years). |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required Must affiliate with a Mississippi-licensed broker. |
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
License Application Fee Paid to: MREC | |
Exam Fee (per attempt) Paid to: PSI Services | |
Background Check / Fingerprinting Paid to: MREC | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $245 |
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Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
MREC-approved schools (colleges and approved providers)
Required Courses
Post-licensing: 30 hours required within 12 months of initial temporary license issuance.
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Exam Details
VerifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
120
Total Time
240 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice. In-person at PSI test centers.
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 150 min | 70% |
| State (Mississippi) | 40 | 90 min | 75% |
Retake Policy
National: unlimited retakes within 2 months of approval. State: max 2 attempts within 2 months. If state fails twice, 3-month waiting period before reapplying. $75 per attempt.
5–10 unscored experimental questions. National passing: 56/80. State passing: 30/40. Must arrive 30 minutes early. Test centers: Jackson, Metairie (New Orleans), Baton Rouge, Mobile, Memphis.
For study strategies and what to expect on test day, see our guide to passing the real estate exam.
Take an MREC-approved 60-hour course.
Estimated time: 2–8 weeks
Submit application with $120 fee. MREC must approve before you can schedule the exam.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Submit fingerprints for state/federal background check. $50 fee.
Estimated time: 2–4 weeks
Schedule at PSI. Pay $75 exam fee. Pass National (56/80) and State (30/40) sections within 2 months of approval.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Secure a sponsoring broker. Receive temporary license.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Required within 12 months of initial temporary license issuance.
Estimated time: Within 12 months
Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
Biennial renewal cycle.
First Renewal Notes
Must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within 12 months of initial temporary license. New licensees receive a temporary license first.
Mississippi issues a 'temporary license' initially. Full license issued after completing post-licensing requirements.
Regulatory Board
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our real estate license renewal guide or compare deadlines across all 50 states.
See full CE requirements in Mississippi: Continuing education details →
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
No
Type: No Formal Reciprocity (Cooperative Agreements & Non-Resident License Available)
Mississippi has no formal reciprocity that waives exam or education requirements. Non-resident agents must work through a MS-licensed broker under a written cooperative agreement filed with MREC within 10 days. Non-resident license application available — contact MREC at (601) 321-6970 for specific requirements.
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Real Estate Agent requirements in Mississippi verified against Mississippi Real Estate Commission, April 2026.
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