• MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSE

Minnesota Real Estate First-Renewal CE

Minnesota does not require a separate post-license course. At your first renewal, complete the standard 15 hours of CE approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

15 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Minnesota Department of Commerce – Real Estate Licensing

Minnesota first license period at a glance

Post-license course
No separate post-license course in the statute
Initial license period
30 hours of approved CE, the same as later periods
Timing
At least 15 hours in the first 12 months
Required topics
1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing each period

Source: Minn. Stat. 82.61: Licensing; Continuing Education and Instruction · Minnesota Department of Commerce: Education for Licensees

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Minnesota CE Package

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Minnesota first license period: common questions

Does Minnesota require post-licensing education?

The statute has no separate post-license course. Instead, the 30-hour CE requirement starts with your initial license period.

What do I need in my first license period?

30 hours of approved CE, with at least 15 in the first 12 months, including at least 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing training.

Where do I check the current required module?

The Minnesota Department of Commerce publishes education requirements and course information on its Education for Licensees page.

Source: Minn. Stat. 82.61: Licensing; Continuing Education and Instruction · Minnesota Department of Commerce: Education for Licensees