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Real Property Law
The specialty field of Real Property Law is the practice of law in Minnesota dealing with matters relating to real property transactions including but not limited to, real estate conveyances, title searches, leases, condominiums, mortgages, and other liens, property taxes, real estate development, real estate financing, and determination of property rights, all with consideration to related fields of law.
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Exam Information
DATE & TIME
April 18, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE
April 9, 2026
FORMAT
This exam will be offered remotely, using your own computer and remote exam proctoring software. An in-person option is available to those interested.
EXAM CONTENT
Four short-answer essay questions and fewer than 40 multiple choice questions.
PRE-REQUISITES
Complete application above.
EXAM PREP
Join the Real Property Study Group
Members get access to:
• FREE select On Demand CLEs
• Access to listserv including others taking the exam
• Materials from previous CLE review courses
• Timely email updates regarding the exam
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COSTS
Application fee: $350 (MSBA members) $365 (Non-members)
Exam Fee: $150 (MSBA members) $175 (Non-members)
Fees
Application fee: $350–$365
Exam Fee: $150–$175
Annual Audit Fee: $250–$275 ($150–$165 for public attorneys)
Recertification Fee (every 6th year): $360–$385 ($210–$225 for public attorneys)
Full Fee Schedule
Approved CLE
Staff
Kari White
Legal Certification Director
612-278-6318
Real Property Board
Catherine (Trina) Sjoberg, Chair
Todd Ahlquist, Vice Chair
Kimberly Brzezinski
Molly Gherty
David Meyers
Julie Nagorski
James Susag
