Missouri Real Estate License Requirements

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Missouri Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements

Missouri State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 48 hours + 24-hour Real Estate Practice (MREP) Course
Colibri Real Estate Missouri Course Hours Offered: 48 hours + 24-hour Real Estate Practice (MREP) Course


1. General Missouri Salesperson License Requirements

The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Missouri Real Estate Commission are as follows:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have a high school education or equivalency

2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Missouri

Below are credit hours required for the Missouri pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.

Course TypeRequired Credit Hours
Total Pre-license Course Hours72 hours

3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Missouri

If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:

  • Apply for the Missouri Salesperson examination
  • Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
  • Successfully pass the Missouri Salesperson licensing exam with a score of 75% or higher
  • Obtain sponsorship from a licensed Missouri broker
  • Complete the Missouri Real Estate License application

Regulatory Notes:

Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the pre-license education courses (both the 48-hour and 24-hour courses), Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You will need to submit your certificate of completion with your license application. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.

Roster: Rosters are emailed to the Real Estate Commission weekly on Tuesdays for students who have completed courses from the previous Tuesday through Monday.
Roster Sent: Every 7 days

Missouri Real Estate Commission
Website: https://pr.mo.gov/realestate.asp
Phone: 573-751-2628
Fax: 573-751-2777
Address: 3605 Missouri Boulevard P.O. Box 1339, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Good to Know

The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Missouri Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.

If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.