- Passing requires 70/100 national and 30/40 Missouri state - both scored separately.
- Contracts is the heaviest national domain at 19%; Business Conduct and Practices dominates the state portion.
- The exam fee is $52 for one or both portions, and every retake also costs $52.
- You have 150 minutes for national and 120 minutes for state, and unscored experimental items still eat your clock.
Exam Snapshot: The Numbers You Must Know
The Missouri Real Estate Salesperson Exam (MORES) is regulated by the Missouri Real Estate Commission and administered through PSI Services LLC. If you only have five minutes before you walk into a testing center, these are the numbers to have locked in your head. For the full breakdown of every content area, see the MORES Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 17 Content Areas.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scored Questions | 100 national + 40 Missouri state |
| Experimental Questions | 5-10 unscored, but time-counted |
| Time Allowed | 150 minutes national / 120 minutes state |
| Passing Score | 70/100 national, 30/40 state |
| Format | Computer-based multiple choice |
| Fee | $52 for one or both portions; $52 per retake |
| Handbook | Bulletin 4673, dated July 18, 2024 |
Registration & Fee Mechanics
Before you can sit for MORES, you need to complete a 48-hour salesperson pre-examination course on or before your exam date. This is non-negotiable - PSI checks course completion before allowing you into the testing session. The exam itself can be taken at a PSI test center or via remote proctoring.
- Fee structure: $52 covers one attempt at either portion or both, and every retake - national, state, or both - is also $52.
- Remote proctoring caveat: No scratch paper and no breaks are allowed in remote sessions. If you need to jot down calculations, plan on testing in-person instead.
- Calculator: A system-provided calculator is built into the exam interface for both delivery methods.
For a line-by-line cost comparison including course fees, see MORES Certification Cost 2026: Complete Pricing Breakdown. If you're still confirming eligibility before you pay anything, review MORES Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify first.
Key Takeaway
Because retakes cost the same $52 as your original attempt, treat each sitting seriously - there's no discount for a "practice run," so review the exact passing score requirements before you schedule.
National Portion Domains, Fast
The national portion covers 100 scored questions spread across 11 domains. Percentages below are within the national portion only.
Domain 5: Contracts (19%)
The single largest national domain. Expect questions on offer and acceptance, contingencies, contract remedies, and the elements required for a valid real estate contract.
- Know the difference between void, voidable, and unenforceable contracts
Domain 6: Agency (13%)
Fiduciary duties, agency disclosure, and the distinctions between seller's agent, buyer's agent, and dual agency scenarios.
- Memorize the fiduciary duties owed to a principal client
Domain 10: Practice of Real Estate (12%)
Day-to-day brokerage operations, advertising rules, and licensee conduct in transactions.
- Focus on what a licensee can and cannot do without a broker's involvement
Domain 1: Property Ownership (10%) & Domain 4: Financing (10%)
Ownership covers estates, interests, and forms of co-ownership. Financing covers loan types, the mortgage process, and basic amortization concepts tied to Domain 11: Real Estate Calculations (7%).
- Practice loan-to-value and proration math until it's automatic
The remaining national domains - Valuation (8%), Property Disclosures (7%), Transfer of Title (6%), Land Use Controls (5%), and Property Management (3%) - are lighter weight but still appear on nearly every form. Skipping them to over-study Contracts is a common mistake covered in How Hard Is the MORES Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026.
Missouri State Portion Domains
The state portion has 40 scored questions across six Missouri-specific domains: General Rules, Licenses, Educational Requirements, Business Conduct and Practices, Disciplinary Proceedings, and Brokerage Relationships.
Because the state portion is only 120 minutes for 40 questions (plus possible experimental items), pacing feels tighter than the national section. Candidates who treat the state law domains as an afterthought tend to underperform relative to their national score - a pattern discussed in MORES Pass Rate 2026: What the Data Shows.
- Licenses: Licensing types, requirements to hold an active license, and broker-salesperson relationships
- Disciplinary Proceedings: Grounds for discipline and the Commission's enforcement process
- Brokerage Relationships: Missouri-specific agency law layered on top of national agency concepts
Passing Score Rules
MORES has two independent pass/fail thresholds:
- National portion: 70 out of 100 scored questions
- Missouri state portion: 30 out of 40 scored questions
You must pass both - a strong national score does not offset a failed state score, and vice versa. If you fail only one portion, you retake just that portion for $52. Full mechanics on retake scheduling and score reporting live in MORES Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass.
Key Takeaway
Since the two portions are scored and passed independently, allocate separate review blocks for national domains and Missouri-specific law rather than blending them into one generic study session.
A One-Week Cram Plan by Domain
If you're within seven days of your test date and need a domain-weighted schedule rather than generic advice, use the plan below. It assumes you've already completed the 48-hour pre-exam course and are reviewing, not learning from scratch.
Contracts & Agency
- Drill Contracts (19%) and Agency (13%) - nearly a third of the national score
- Work practice questions on fiduciary duty scenarios
Financing & Calculations
- Pair Financing (10%) with Real Estate Calculations (7%) since math questions often reference loan terms
Practice of Real Estate & Property Ownership
- Cover Domain 10 (12%) and Domain 1 (10%) together
Business Conduct and Practices
- Prioritize this Missouri state domain - it carries the most weight on the state portion
Remaining State Domains
- Licenses, Disciplinary Proceedings, Brokerage Relationships, General Rules, Educational Requirements
Light Domains & Simulated Timing
- Review Valuation, Disclosures, Transfer of Title, Land Use Controls, Property Management
- Run a full-length timed practice session on missourirealexam.com
For a longer runway, the full 6-8 week version of this plan with progress checkpoints is outlined in MORES Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt.
After the Exam: Licensing Path
Passing MORES is one step, not the finish line. The standard licensing route also requires:
- Being at least 18 years old
- Completing the 48-hour salesperson pre-examination course before the exam date
- Passing both the national and state portions
- Completing a 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course before applying for your license
- Submitting your license application within six months of completing the 48-hour course
Miss that six-month window and you may need to retake coursework, so calendar this deadline the moment you finish your pre-exam course. Scheduling details for the exam itself are covered in MORES Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling.
Continuing Education & Renewal
Once licensed, salespersons renew biennially by September 30 of even-numbered years. Renewal requires 12 continuing-education hours, including at least 3 CORE hours. For the 2026-2028 cycle, the required CORE topic is Fair Housing.
- Track your CE hours well before the September 30 deadline - don't wait until the renewal year
- Confirm your CORE hours specifically satisfy the Fair Housing requirement for this cycle
Test Day Logistics Cheat Sheet
A quick reference for what to expect walking in, whether at a PSI center or on a remote session:
- Format: Computer-based, multiple choice, two separately timed portions
- Calculator: Provided within the exam system - no personal calculator needed or allowed
- Remote sessions: No scratch paper, no breaks - factor this into whether you choose remote or in-person testing
- Handbook reference: Bulletin 4673 (July 18, 2024) is the authoritative source for policy questions
New candidates who want a plain-language overview of what MORES even covers before diving into domain drills should start with What Is MORES? or MORES Meaning. Those researching the broader credential landscape can also check MORES Certification and MORES Jobs for career context.
Key Takeaway
Decide between in-person and remote testing based on whether you rely on scratch paper for the calculation-heavy questions in Domain 11 and Domain 4 - remote sessions won't allow it.
FAQ
The exam fee is $52, which covers one or both portions in a single sitting. Any retake, whether for the national or state portion, is also $52.
You need 70 out of 100 on the national portion and 30 out of 40 on the Missouri state portion. Both must be passed; they are scored independently.
On the national portion, Contracts at 19% carries the most weight. On the state portion, Business Conduct and Practices is the largest domain.
Yes, PSI offers remote proctoring in addition to in-person test centers. Remote sessions do not permit scratch paper or breaks, which matters for calculation-heavy questions.
You must submit your license application within six months of completing the 48-hour salesperson pre-examination course, so track this deadline carefully alongside your exam date.