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Real Estate Agent
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To get a Montana real estate license in 2026, you must complete 70 hours of Montana Board of Realty Regulation-approved pre-licensing education, pass a background check, take and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam, and find a sponsoring broker. Most applicants finish in 8–16 weeks and spend $371–$722 including course tuition.
Pre-License Hours
$222
Total Gov Fees
113
Exam Questions
3.5 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
CE Required
Renewal Fee
18 years old
Min. Age
Montana Board of Realty Regulation
Authority
⚠ Recent Changes in Montana
| Minimum Age | 18 years old Must have completed two years of high school. |
| Education | Two years of high school Montana requires completion of two years of high school rather than a diploma/GED. |
| Residency | Not required Non-residents may obtain a Montana license. |
| Citizenship | US citizen or legal resident |
| Background Check | Required Fingerprints and criminal history disclosure required. |
| E&O Insurance | Required Per MCA 37-51-325. State-sponsored via RISC ~$168/year. Must obtain before license is issued. |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required Must be employed or under contract with a licensed broker holding a supervising broker endorsement. |
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Exam Fee (per attempt) Paid to: Pearson VUE | |
License Application Fee Paid to: BRR | |
Background Check / Fingerprinting Paid to: State / Vendor | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $222 |
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Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
BRR-approved education providers
Required Courses
Must have completed 70 hours of approved pre-licensing education within the past 24 months.
See our picks for the best real estate programs in Montana.
Exam Details
VerifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
113
Total Time
210 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice. In-person at Pearson VUE test centers. Online proctoring available via Pearson VUE OnVUE since March 2025.
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 150 min | 70% |
| State (Montana) | 33 | 90 min | 70% |
Retake Policy
May retake failed section(s). Must pass exam within 12 months of completing pre-licensing education. $92 per attempt.
113 scored questions (80 national + 33 state) plus ~10 unscored pretest items. 70% passing: 56/80 national + 23/33 state. 210 min total (150 national + 90 state, with overlap). Must pass within 12 months of pre-licensing education completion.
For study strategies and what to expect on test day, see our guide to passing the real estate exam.
Take BRR-approved 70-hour course. Valid for 24 months.
Estimated time: 3–8 weeks
Register and pay $92 exam fee. Pass both National (56/80 = 70%) and State (23/33 = 70%) sections within 12 months.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Submit fingerprints and criminal history disclosure.
Estimated time: 2–4 weeks
Secure a sponsoring broker with supervising broker endorsement. Submit application with $150 fee.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
October 31 each year.
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 Montana: Continuing education details →
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
No
Type: No Formal Reciprocity (Waiver Process Available)
Montana's Board of Realty Regulation reviews out-of-state license applications on a case-by-case basis. If your existing license requirements are substantially equivalent to Montana's, requirements may be reduced or waived. Applicants typically still need Montana-specific education and must pass the state exam.
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Official Sources
Real Estate Agent requirements in Montana verified against Montana Board of Realty Regulation, April 2026.
All data on this page was verified against the following official sources. Last verified: 2026-04-02.
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