Guide & Practice Questions (Latest 2026-2027)
Pass the Missouri real estate state-specific licensing exam on your very first attempt
with this highly focused, comprehensive study package. This resource provides a deep
dive into critical state laws, including MREC regulations, license maintenance
requirements, disclosure mandates, and Missouri brokerage relationships. Eliminate
testing anxiety and master high-stakes legal scenarios using realistic practice questions
modeled directly after the official PSI Missouri real estate blueprint.
Question 1
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Missouri real estate salesperson
license?
A. 21 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 19 years old
D. 25 years old
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply for licensure with the
Missouri Real Estate Commission.
Question 2
A Missouri real estate license applicant who is not a U.S. citizen must meet which
requirement?
A. Obtain a Missouri business license first
B. Be authorized to work in the United States
,C. Complete 120 hours of pre-licensing education
D. Pass the English proficiency test
Rationale: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents authorized to work in
Missouri.
Question 3
Which of the following is a basic eligibility requirement for Missouri real estate
licensure?
A. Two years of college education
B. A high school diploma or GED
C. A valid driver's license
D. Two years of sales experience
Rationale: Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED to qualify for licensure.
Question 4
How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for a Missouri salesperson
license?
A. 48 hours
B. 60 hours
C. 72 hours
D. 90 hours
,Rationale: Missouri requires all candidates to complete 72 hours of pre-licensing training
before sitting for the state licensing exam.
Question 5
The Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires all new applicants to complete
which additional process before licensure?
A. A credit check
B. A psychological evaluation
C. Fingerprinting for a criminal background check
D. A financial statement
Rationale: All applicants must be fingerprinted for a Missouri and federal criminal history
background check through IDEMIA (Identogo).
Question 6
What is the four-digit registration number that applicants must provide to authorize
MREC to receive fingerprint results?
A. 1000
B. 0004
C. 0040
D. 0400
Rationale: Applicants must provide MREC's four-digit registration number, 0004, to
authorize the Missouri State Highway Patrol and FBI to send results to the Commission.
, Question 7
What is the fee for fingerprinting for a new Missouri real estate license?
A. $25.00
B. $30.50
C. **$40.50**
D. $50.00
Rationale: The fingerprinting fee is $40.50—$8.50 to IDEMIA, $20.00 to MSHP, and
$12.00 to the FBI. MREC receives no portion of this fee.
Question 8
Within how many months of completing the 72-hour pre-examination course must a
licensee submit their license application?
A. Three months
B. Six months
C. Twelve months
D. Eighteen months
Rationale: Applications must be submitted within six months of the date of completion of
the 48-hour pre-examination course.