How to get your real estate license in Missouri
Here’s your comprehensive guide to help you get your Missouri real estate license.
- Step 1: Confirm basic eligibility & complete background check
- Step 2: Complete Missouri real estate pre-licensing education
- Step 3: Pass the Missouri real estate salesperson exam
- Step 4: Pass the Missouri real estate salesperson exam
- Step 5: Submit your license application
- Start your journey as a real estate agent today
- FAQs
Steps to become a real estate agent in Missouri
Whether you plan to work in Kansas City, St. Louis, or anywhere in between, you must have a real estate license to earn commissions as an agent in Missouri. Here’s a deep dive into the steps and licensing requirements to becoming a real estate agent in the Show-Me State.
Step 1
Confirm basic eligibility
Before you begin the licensing process, your first step is to confirm you meet the basic prerequisites set by the Missouri Real Estate Commission.
- Age and education: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
- Residency: Missouri allows both residents and non-residents to qualify for licensure.
Step 2
Complete Missouri real estate pre-licensing education
Before you can take the Missouri real estate exam, you’ll need to complete a state-approved pre-licensing course. This required education builds your foundation in key topics like contracts, property ownership, and real estate law and will help you prepare for the test.
- Total hours: 72
Many aspiring agents choose self-paced courses so they can study on their own schedule and move as quickly or steadily as they need. Colibri Real Estate offers flexible, self-paced Missouri courses with access to instructor support, so you can get help when you need it while staying on track toward your license.
Step 3
Pass the Missouri real estate salesperson exam
To earn your license, you must pass the Missouri real estate salesperson exam, which is administered by PSI and requires a passing score of at least 70% on both the national and state portions. The exam fee is $62.
Step 4
Secure a sponsoring brokerage
Before you can activate your license in Missouri, you’ll need to join a licensed sponsoring brokerage. This is where you’ll gain hands-on experience, support, and the guidance needed to start your career and stay compliant with real estate laws.
When choosing a brokerage, look at training, mentorship, commission splits, and company culture. The right fit can make a big difference in how quickly you build confidence and succeed.
Step 5
Submit your license application
To activate your real estate license in Missouri, you must submit your completed salesperson license application to the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC). The application must be filed within six months of your course completion date.
Your application should include:
- Your passing exam score report from PSI
- Certificates of completion for the pre-licensing course
- Your completed background check
- Information about your sponsoring broker
- The required application fees payable to the Missouri Real Estate Commission
Start your journey as a real estate agent today
Getting your real estate license in Missouri is easier than you think, especially with Colibri Real Estate. Colibri Real Estate has helped more than 1.5 million aspiring agents take the first step toward their license with confidence. Our Missouri courses are designed by industry experts and built for flexibility, so you can learn at your own pace while staying on track.
Our pre-licensing packages include everything you need, from built-in exam prep and realistic practice tests to Rubi, an AI-powered study assistant that helps you get answers fast and study smarter. Plus, with our Pass or Don’t Pay Guarantee, you can enroll knowing we’re invested in your success from day one.
Get everything you need in one place and start working toward your Missouri real estate license today with confidence.
FAQs
Typically, it takes 2 to 4 months to complete the required pre-licensing course, pass the exam, clear the background check, and receive your license, depending on your schedule and study pace.
– Pre-licensing courses $300 – $700
– Exam fee $62 per attempt
– Fingerprinting/background check $40.50
– State application fee $100
– Total Costs $500-$900
When registering for your background check via MACHS/IdentoGO, you must use the MREC’s four-digit registration number, which is 0004.
You can retake the Missouri real estate exam if you fail, but you will need to pay the $62 examination fee for each new attempt. If you pass one portion (state or national) but fail the other, you only need to retake the failed portion.