Minnesota real estate license and CE requirements
What the Minnesota Department of Commerce asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Minnesota licensees renew every two years by June 30 with 30 hours of continuing education, and at least 15 of those hours must be done in the first year of the period. Each license period includes at least an hour on agency representation and disclosure and an hour on fair housing.
On top of those, the Minnesota Department of Commerce sets module training every license year, and brokers add a broker module of at least an hour each year. Courses cannot be repeated for credit in the same period and extra hours do not carry over. Verified commercial-only licensees are exempt from some of the required topics.
Minnesota at a glance
| Licensing body | Minnesota Department of Commerce |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 30 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 1 hour agency representation and disclosure and 1 hour fair housing per license period, plus 3.75 or 7.5 hours of module training every license year as determined by the commissioner |
| Broker CE | 30 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Same as salespersons, plus a broker module of at least 1 hour each license year |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Minnesota Department of Commerce if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | Renewal deadline is June 30; at least 15 of the 30 hours must be completed before the previous June 30 (first 12 months of the 24-month period). |
| Source | State code or rule text (Minnesota), checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Minnesota Department of Commerce is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Minnesota Department of Commerce" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Minnesota requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
Agency appears in Minnesota's required topics. The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Certified Home Listing Specialist
Win the listing, market it well and keep the seller with you to closing.
Minnesota requires CE on disclosure. The CHLS covers the listing appointment, pricing and seller expectations.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Questions about Minnesota
How many CE hours does a Minnesota salesperson need?
30 hours every 2 years, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 1 hour agency representation and disclosure and 1 hour fair housing per license period, plus 3.75 or 7.5 hours of module training every license year as determined by the commissioner.
How many CE hours does a Minnesota broker need?
30 hours every 2 years, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Same as salespersons, plus a broker module of at least 1 hour each license year.
Do ACI designations count toward Minnesota CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and do not satisfy any part of Minnesota's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.