Salesperson

In North Dakota a person may not act as a real estate salesperson or advertise or assume to act as a real estate salesperson without a license issued by the Real Estate Commission. The following provides general licensing information for real estate salespersons.

Licensing requirements:

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

Applicants for a real estate license must possess a good reputation for competency, honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity and fair dealing. Applicants who believe their background may disqualify them from obtaining a real estate license should consider submitting an application PRIOR TO taking a pre-licensing education course. (Please read the application carefully). Effective immediately: To obtain a North Dakota real estate license all applicants must submit $8.00 with their application for a credit report.

Education requirements:

At least 45 hours of pre-licensing education in courses of study approved by the Commission.
An applicant for a salesperson's license may take the examination prior to fulfillment of the pre-licensing education requirement however the Commission may not issue a salesperson's license to an applicant until certification of the completion of the pre-licensing education is provided.
Within 1 year after initial licensure as a salesperson, the salesperson's broker must furnish certification that the salesperson has successfully completed 15 hours of post-licensure hours.

License fees:

$100 application fee.
$100 annual renewal fee (real estate licenses expire December 31st of each year unless renewed).

Examination information:

Applicants will be provided a letter of approval and test ID number. Once received they may contact AMP to schedule a time to take the examination.
Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) administers the broker examination at H&R Block locations in Bismarck and Fargo. www.goamp.com

Errors & Omissions Insurance:

North Dakota requires all active licensees to carry errors and omission insurance, proof of which must be provided to the Commission office prior to the issuance of a real estate license.

Education, Research & Recovery Fund:

Any person who is licensed for the first time is required to pay $20 into the Education, Research & Recovery Fund at the time of licensing. This fee is paid by the licensee only once.

Continuing Education requirements:

The continuing education cycle for North Dakota licensees is 9 hours annually. Licensees must complete 9 hours of ce (3 of which may be in a mandatory course) prior to renewing their licenses. Accepted ce must be taken between January 1^st and December 31^st.

At the bottom of this page you will find an application for a salesperson real estate license and links to the real estate candidate handbook and pre-licensing course providers. Once you submit your completed application and the $100 license fee your application will be reviewed. When you receive notification from us that your application has been approved, your next step will be to contact AMP and schedule a time to take the examination. The fee for the examination is $130 and it is given in Bismarck or Fargo.

On Going Education
This is a 45-hour pre-licensing education classroom course. Phone No: 701-212-3569

UND's Pre-Licensure Courses
This Real Estate Course Offers:

45 hours of online pre-licening education
an opportunity for professional development
materials specific to North Dakota
on-line format and convenience of working from your own home on your own schedule

Williston State College
This is a 30-hour class for pre-licensing education. For further information please contact Lee Halvorson at his email address: lee.halvorson@wsc.nodak.edu

AMP Candidate handbook
Applied Measurement Professionals Inc. provides certification organizations, governmental agencies, professional associations and private industry with innovative assessment and management solutions that focus on the appropriate application of technology and personal customer service.

RISC
Rice Insurance Services Company (RISC)

Documents for Residents of North Dakota or Reciprocal States

Salesperson License Application

Application to Issue Real Estate License

Recovery Fund

E&O Insurance Fact Sheet

RISC E&O Insurance

Certificates of Licensure from each state you are licensed or have been licensed (Reciprocal)

Documents for Non-Residents

Salesperson License Application

Original Certificates of Licensure from each state you are licensed or have been licensed (Non-Residents)