Get Your Missouri Real Estate License
Complete 72 hours of pre-license education approved by the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), pass the state exam, and activate your salesperson license under a sponsoring broker.
72 hours required
Missouri pre-license requirements at a glance
- Eligibility
- 18 or older
- Education
- 48-hour pre-exam salesperson course, then the 24-hour MREP course
- State exam
- Both portions of the Missouri salesperson exam, given by PSI
- Fingerprints
- Through IDEMIA (IdentoGO), using MREC registration number 0004
- Deadline
- Apply within 6 months of finishing the 48-hour course
Source: MREC: Examination and Licensure Eligibility Requirements
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Getting a Missouri real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does Missouri require?
72 hours in two courses: the 48-hour pre-exam salesperson course and the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice course (MREP).
How long do I have to apply?
Your complete application must be submitted within six months of completing the 48-hour pre-exam course.
How do I get fingerprinted?
Register at the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (machs.mo.gov) with MREC's registration number, 0004, then visit an IDEMIA (IdentoGO) location with a photo ID.
Can attorneys skip the courses?
Yes. Licensed attorneys who pass both portions of the salesperson exam have the education requirement waived.
Source: MREC: Examination and Licensure Eligibility Requirements