Minnesota Reciprocity Requirements

If you’re already a licensed real estate agent, Minnesota Department of Commerce may recognize your salesperson or broker status from a different state. This expedited licensing process is called reciprocity, and when used, will cost you less time and money getting your real estate license in Minnesota.

The requirements to qualify for reciprocity will vary depending on the state where you already hold your license.

Portability: Physical Location
Reciprocity: Partial

Reciprocity agreements with Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Oklahoma. Here are the steps to get your Minnesota real estate license via reciprocity for nonresidents with an active license in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Oklahoma:

1. Only a Minnesota-licensed primary broker can submit a Salesperson License application for you as a nonresident.

2. The license fee is $130.

3. Email a Letter of Certification (no more than 90 days old) documenting that you are currently licensed as a Salesperson in a reciprocal state.
   

Nonresident with an Active License in Wisconsin

The applicant must reside and hold an active real estate license in Wisconsin.

• Complete the 13 hour Wisconsin to Minnesota Reciprocal Prelicense course.

  • You can find course offerings at www.pulseportal.com.

  • The course cannot be more than one year old at the time of application for licensure.

• Pass the state portion of the salesperson exam.

  • Schedule the exam at PSI (866-395-1006).

• Contact a Minnesota-licensed primary broker in order to submit an application for licensure on www.pulseportal.com. Only a Minnesota-licensed primary broker can submit an application for a nonresident salesperson’s license.

  • The license fee is $130.

• Email a Letter of Certification (no more than 90 days old) documenting that you are currently licensed as a salesperson in Wisconsin.

Nonresident with an active license in a Non-Reciprocal State

The applicant must reside and hold an active license in a non-reciprocal state.

• Complete pre-licensing education Course I, Course II, and Course III.

  • Course offerings can be found at www.pulseportal.com.

• Pass the state portion of the salesperson exam.

  • Schedule the exam at PSI (866-395-1006).

• Contact a Minnesota-licensed primary broker in order to submit an application for licensure on www.pulseportal.com. Only a Minnesota-licensed primary broker can submit an application for a nonresident salesperson’s license.

  • The license fee is $130.

• Email a Letter of Certification (no more than 90 days old) documenting that you are currently licensed as a salesperson in non-reciprocal state.

For more information on obtaining a reciprocal Minnesota real estate license, visit the Minnesota Commerce Department's website.

Timeliness is a key factor in getting your Minnesota license processed more quickly. The Minnesota Department of Commerce does not offer grace periods. Some of the documents required for a complete application have mandatory timeframes in which they must be submitted. For example:

• Letters of certification can be no more than 90 days old.

• Pre-licensing courses cannot be more than one year old at the time of application.

• Applications must be submitted within one year after passing the exam.

Use the PULSE portal to access all your real estate licensing documents and the application.

Some Minnesota real estate agents become licensed in additional states to grow their business. The following states, most of which are near Minnesota, are some of the more common states in which agents have dual licenses.