• A Student needs to be at least 18 years or older.
• The student must be a bona fide resident of the State of Mississippi
• The student must complete the approved Salesperson License Course, the 60 Hour Mississippi Real Estate Principles Course.
• Pass a four (4) hour, 100 question State Exam with a 75% or more.
• If you have had a felony conviction, there is a possibility that you could be denied or have to present your case directly to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission to be  allowed to apply for licensure.
• The student will need to have their application signed by three Mississippi citizens not related to the applicant, who own real estate. 
• The student will need to find a "Sponoring" Broker who will sign their application as to the student's honesty and trustworthness.  The Broker also has to sign a statement that the broker has discussed with the student the conditions under which the applicant's license may be revoked or suspended under the provisions of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, as well as the Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Real Estate Commission. 
• Two photos are required.  A full face view and a profile view. 
• Once a student has acquired a real estate salesperson license, this license is classified as a "Temporary License".  To complete the license process and make the license a "permanent" Salesperson License the student must take the 30 Hour Post License Program.  This course must be completed within the twelve (12) months of issuance of the Temporary License.  If the licensee does not complete the 30 Hour Post License Course and obtain their permanent license within one (1) year following the first day of the month after its issuance, the temporary license shall automatically expire and lapse.

• A Student needs to be at least 21 years of age.
• Have his legal domicile in the State of Mississippi.
• Shall not be an elector of another state.
• Shall have held a license as an active real estate salesperson for twelve (12) months immediately prior to making application for the broker's exam.
• Shall have successfully completed the 30 Hour Post License Course for the Salesperson and the 60 Pre-License Broker License Course.  
• Successfully completed the real estate broker's  examination.
• Once the student has successfully passed Broker State Exam the student then has a Temporary Broker License.
• Just like the Salesperson License, the Broker must take the a 30 Hour Broker Post License Course within twelve (12) months after the temporary license is issued or the temporary license shall automatically expire and lapse.
• An applicant for a broker license, who has not held an active real estate salesperson's license for a period of at least twelve months immediately prior to submitting an application shall have successfully completed a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) classroom hours in real estate courses,  which courses are acceptable for credit towards a degree at a college or university as approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Once the student successfully completes the Salesperson License Course.  The student should mail their application and a $120 fee to: 

                               Mississippi Real Estate Commission

                               2506 Lakeland Drive Suite 300

                               P. O. Box 12685

                               Jackson, Mississippi 39236-2685

Students can apply for a license without first completing the required Salesperson 60 Hour Course.

The State Exam is given in Jackson, Mississippi at the office of the Mississippi Real Estate Commission.  See above for the address. 

The State Exam is given every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Two exams are

given each day with a morning and afternoon schedule. 

Salesperson - If the student fails the Mississippi State Exam, the student may be eligible to take the next or succeeding examination without any additional payment.  Any student that fails the State Exam for Salesperson after two (2) occasions, shall be ineligible for a similiar examination, until after the expiration of three (3) months from the time such student last took the State Exam plus the student has to reapply and pay the application fee again.

Broker - If a student fails the broker's exam upon two (2) occasions, shall be ineligible for  a similar examination, until after the expiration of six (6) months from the time such student last took the State Exam, and then only upon making applicaton as in the first instance. 

6. How should I proceed?  What steps do I take next?

Once you as a student determines a real estate license is for you, the first step is investigate real estate license schools.  Students can take an On-Line program or an In-Class version for the Pre-license sales course.    The State of Mississippi has basic requirements for all schools and most all schools use pretty much the same material.  Prices range across the board so investigage the price that fits your budget.  Brokers across the State of Mississippi do not care what school you go to they just want you to pass the State Exam so you can join their company and enjoy the exciting opportunities the real estate business offers.