Montana Montana License Law
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Montana license law questions make up a substantial portion of the MT state exam and cover rules that are specific to Montana — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Montana Board of Realty Regulation tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these Montana-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Montana Board of Realty Regulation enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific MT rule being tested.
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Q1. Which state agency regulates real estate licenses in Montana?
Explanation
The Montana Board of Realty Regulation (under the Department of Labor and Industry) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate brokers and salespersons in Montana.
Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required to sit for the Montana real estate salesperson exam?
Explanation
Montana requires 70 hours of pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the salesperson licensing exam.
Q3. The Montana real estate salesperson licensing exam consists of how many questions?
Explanation
The Montana real estate licensing exam consists of 133 questions — a national portion and a state-specific portion.
Q4. What is the minimum passing score required on the Montana real estate salesperson exam?
Explanation
Montana requires a minimum passing score of 70% on the real estate licensing exam.
Q5. In Montana, a real estate salesperson license must be held under:
Explanation
In Montana, a salesperson's license must be held under a licensed real estate broker. Salespersons cannot practice independently without broker affiliation.
Q6. Montana real estate licenses must be renewed every:
Explanation
Montana real estate licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle.
Q7. How many continuing education hours does a Montana salesperson need to renew their license each renewal period?
Explanation
Montana requires 20 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period for salesperson license holders.
Q8. Under Montana law, which of the following actions would require a real estate license?
Explanation
In Montana, performing real estate activities — such as property management for compensation — on behalf of others requires a license. Owners selling their own property, attorneys, and court-appointed trustees are generally exempt.
Q9. A Montana real estate broker wishing to operate their own brokerage must hold a:
Explanation
In Montana, a designated broker license is required to operate and be responsible for a real estate brokerage office.
Q10. Which of the following is a requirement for a Montana real estate license applicant?
Explanation
Montana requires real estate license applicants to be at least 18 years of age. Residency is not required.
Q11. The Montana Board of Realty Regulation has the authority to:
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