Missouri licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Missouri
A practical step-by-step guide to Missouri licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Missouri licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 72 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Estimated cost
- $600–$1,000
- Estimated timeline
- 2–4 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
Missouri salespersons must complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years, including at least 3 hours of core courses covering Missouri real estate law.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Meet basic requirements
Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a 48‑hour pre‑exam course
Finish a state‑approved 48‑hour salesperson pre‑exam course covering real estate principles and Missouri law.
Pass the licensing exams
Register with PSI, pay the examination fee (approx. $62) and pass both the national and Missouri portions of the salesperson exam.
Complete the 24‑hour Missouri Real Estate Practice course
After passing the exam, take a 24‑hour MREP course and obtain a course completion certificate.
Submit fingerprints and apply for your license
Undergo a fingerprint background check, pay the application fee, and submit your licensing paperwork with a sponsoring broker within six months of completing the pre‑exam course.
Complete continuing education
Every two years, complete 12 hours of approved continuing education, including a 3‑hour core course.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $600–$1,000. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑exam course | $350–$500 | Cost for the 48‑hour pre‑exam course. |
| Missouri Real Estate Practice course | $150–$250 | Cost for the 24‑hour MREP course. |
| Exam fee | $62 | PSI examination fee for both exam portions (approximation). |
| Application/license fee | $90 | Fee for original salesperson license (includes license and application). |
| Fingerprint/background check | $40–$50 | Estimated cost for fingerprinting and background check. |
| Continuing education | $50–$150 | Cost for a 12‑hour CE package every two years. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
What courses are required to get a Missouri real estate salesperson license?
You must complete a 48‑hour salesperson pre‑exam course followed by a 24‑hour Missouri Real Estate Practice course before you can apply for your license.
How many continuing education hours are required for Missouri license renewal?
Salespersons must complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years, including 3 hours of core material.
After you pass the exam
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