• MONTANA REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your Montana Real Estate License

Complete 70 hours of pre-license education approved by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation, pass the state exam, and activate your salesperson license under a sponsoring broker.

70 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Montana Board of Realty Regulation

Montana pre-license requirements at a glance

Eligibility: 18 or older
Education: 70 hours of approved pre-licensing education within the past 24 months
High school: Credit for 2 years of high school curriculum study (or equivalent)
State exam: Montana salesperson exam (state and national) within the past 12 months
Exam vendor: Pearson VUE

Source: Montana Board of Realty Regulation: Salesperson Checklist · Montana Board of Realty Regulation: Real Estate Salesperson

Compare Montana Pre-License Courses

Colibri Real Estate

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Montana 70-Hour The Basics Package

$349

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70-hour Montana pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

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McKissock Learning

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The Basics – 70-Hour Pre-License

$349

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State-required 70-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.

Exam Preparation – 70-Hour Pre-License

$449

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Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.

Exam Preparation Plus – 70-Hour Pre-License

$519

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Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.

Ultimate Learning – 70-Hour Pre-License

$629

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The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.

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70-Hr. MT Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$339

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70-Hr. MT Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$659

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70-Hr. MT Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$439

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70-Hr. MT Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package

$515

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Getting a Montana real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Montana require?

70 hours of approved pre-licensing education, completed within the past 24 months.

How recent must my exam be?

You must have passed the Montana salesperson exam, state and national portions, within the past 12 months.

Where do I register for the exam?

Through Pearson VUE.

Source: Montana Board of Realty Regulation: Salesperson Checklist · Montana Board of Realty Regulation: Real Estate Salesperson