• NORTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your North Dakota Real Estate License

Complete 90 hours of pre-license education approved by the North Dakota Real Estate Commission, pass the state exam, and activate your salesperson license under a sponsoring broker.

90 hours required

Updated June 9, 2026 · Official source: North Dakota Real Estate Commission

North Dakota pre-license requirements at a glance

Eligibility
18 or older at application
Education
90-hour NDREC-certified salesperson prelicensure course
Course age
Apply within 2 years of completing the course
State exam
North Dakota and national exams, given by PSI
Background
Credit history ($13) and fingerprint criminal history check ($43)
Recovery fund
A one-time $20 payment

Source: NDREC: How to Apply

Compare North Dakota Pre-License Courses

90-Hr. ND Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$699

90-Hr. ND Salesperson Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$1,019

90-Hr. ND Salesperson Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$799

90-Hr. ND Salesperson Pre-Licensing Value Package

$875

Getting a North Dakota real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does North Dakota require?

A 90-hour NDREC-certified salesperson prelicensure course for resident applicants.

How long is my course good for?

You must apply for licensure within two years of completing it.

What background checks are required?

A credit history check ($13, run by NDREC) and a fingerprint-based state and national criminal history check ($43, through the ND Office of the Attorney General).

Does North Dakota have reciprocity?

Yes, with Minnesota, Iowa and Georgia for applicants whose primary residence is in one of those states.

Source: NDREC: How to Apply