Verified real estate license renewal and continuing education requirements
Real Estate License Renewal & CE Requirements
Real estate salespersons and brokers must hold an active state license to facilitate property transactions. Licenses require periodic renewal with continuing education credits covering topics like fair housing, ethics, agency law, and state-specific real estate regulations.
Use this guide to review real estate license renewal deadlines and continuing education requirements by state and license type. The verified records below preserve the exact CE requirement wording and renewal information used by LicenseReminder™ so brokers, salespersons, managing brokers, property managers, and other real estate professionals can identify the requirement that matches their credential.
Verified requirement source and licensing authority
This public summary is generated from LicenseReminder’s verified Real Estate CE requirements source data: 83 state and license-type records covering 51 jurisdictions. Real estate licenses are regulated by each state’s real estate commission or equivalent state licensing agency. The source-row reference for every record is included below for traceability.
Rules can change. Confirm the final CE requirements, renewal deadline, fees, and filing instructions with the official state real estate licensing authority before renewing a license.
Detailed real estate requirements by state
Open a dedicated state guide for credential-specific renewal requirements, mandatory topics, and official sources.
Real estate CE requirements and renewal information by state
CE hours and license renewal timing can differ by credential, first or subsequent renewal, active or referral status, and state. Find the state and license type shown on the current credential rather than relying on a generic statewide total.
| State | License type or status | CE requirement | Renewal information | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | Broker | 15 hours | August 31 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 2 |
| Alabama (AL) | Salesperson | 15 hours | August 31 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 3 |
| Alaska (AK) | Broker & Salesperson | 20 hours | January 31 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 4 |
| Arizona (AZ) | Designated Broker | 30 hours | Every 2 years — last day of original license month | Verified source row 5 |
| Arizona (AZ) | Salesperson | 24 hours | Every 2 years — last day of original license month | Verified source row 6 |
| Arkansas (AR) | Broker & Salesperson | 7 hours | Renew by September 30; license expires December 31 annually | Verified source row 7 |
| California (CA) | Broker — First Renewal | 45 hours | Every 4 years | Verified source row 8 |
| California (CA) | Broker & Salesperson — Subsequent Renewal | 45 hours | Every 4 years | Verified source row 9 |
| California (CA) | Salesperson — First Renewal | 45 hours | Every 4 years | Verified source row 10 |
| Colorado (CO) | Broker | 24 hours | Initial expiration: December 31 of issue year; then every 3 years | Verified source row 11 |
| Connecticut (CT) | Salesperson | 12 hours | Renewal: May 31 in even-numbered years; CE due February 28 | Verified source row 12 |
| Connecticut (CT) | Broker | 12 hours | Renewal: November 30 in even-numbered years; CE due August 31 | Verified source row 13 |
| Delaware (DE) | Broker & Salesperson | First renewal: 0–21 hours; later renewals: 21 hours | April 30 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 14 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | Broker | 15 hours | February 28 in odd-numbered years | Verified source row 15 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | Property Manager | 15 hours | February 28 in odd-numbered years | Verified source row 16 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | Salesperson | 15 hours | August 31 in odd-numbered years | Verified source row 17 |
| Florida (FL) | Broker & Salesperson | 14 hours | March 31 or September 30 every 2 years | Verified source row 18 |
| Georgia (GA) | Broker | 36 hours | Every 4 years — last day of birth month | Verified source row 19 |
| Georgia (GA) | Salesperson — First Renewal | 36 hours | Every 4 years — last day of birth month | Verified source row 20 |
| Georgia (GA) | Salesperson — Subsequent Renewal | 36 hours | Every 4 years — last day of birth month | Verified source row 21 |
| Hawaii (HI) | Broker & Salesperson | 20 hours | November 30 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 22 |
| Idaho (ID) | Broker & Salesperson | 12 elective hours + 2 Idaho Core courses | Every 2 years | Verified source row 23 |
| Illinois (IL) | Broker | 12 hours | April 30 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 24 |
| Illinois (IL) | Managing Broker | 24 hours | April 30 in odd-numbered years | Verified source row 25 |
| Indiana (IN) | Broker | 36 hours total (12 hours per year) | June 30 every 3 years | Verified source row 26 |
| Indiana (IN) | Managing Broker | 36 hours total (12 hours per year) | June 30 every 3 years | Verified source row 27 |
| Iowa (IA) | Broker & Salesperson | 36 hours | December 31 every 3 years | Verified source row 28 |
| Kansas (KS) | Broker | 12 hours | Every 2 years | Verified source row 29 |
| Kansas (KS) | Salesperson | 12 hours | Every 2 years | Verified source row 30 |
| Kentucky (KY) | Broker & Salesperson | 12 hours | Renewal: March 31 in even-numbered years; annual CE due December 31 | Verified source row 31 |
| Louisiana (LA) | Broker | 12 hours | December 31 annually | Verified source row 32 |
| Louisiana (LA) | Salesperson | 12 hours | December 31 annually | Verified source row 33 |
| Maine (ME) | Broker | 21 hours | Every 2 years | Verified source row 34 |
| Maine (ME) | Designated Broker | 21 hours | Every 2 years | Verified source row 35 |
| Maryland (MD) | Broker & Manager | 15 hours | Every 2 years from original license date | Verified source row 36 |
| Maryland (MD) | Salesperson — First Renewal | 15 hours | 2 years from original license date | Verified source row 37 |
| Maryland (MD) | Salesperson & Associate Broker | 15 hours | Every 2 years from original license date | Verified source row 38 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | Broker & Salesperson | 12 module hours | Every 2 years | Verified source row 39 |
| Michigan (MI) | Broker & Salesperson | 18 hours | Every 3 years from issue date | Verified source row 40 |
| Minnesota (MN) | Broker & Salesperson | 15 hours per year | June 30 every 2 years | Verified source row 41 |
| Mississippi (MS) | Broker & Salesperson | 16 hours | Every 2 years from license date | Verified source row 42 |
| Missouri (MO) | Broker & Salesperson | 12 hours | Brokers: June 30; Salespersons: September 30 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 43 |
| Montana (MT) | Salesperson, Broker & Property Manager | 12 hours | October 31 annually | Verified source row 44 |
| Montana (MT) | Supervising Broker | 12 hours | October 31 annually | Verified source row 45 |
| Nebraska (NE) | Broker & Salesperson | 18 hours | November 30 every 2 years | Verified source row 46 |
| Nevada (NV) | Broker | 36 hours | Every 2 years — last day of original license month | Verified source row 47 |
| Nevada (NV) | Salesperson | 36 hours | Every 2 years — last day of original license month | Verified source row 48 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | Broker & Salesperson | 15 hours | Every 2 years from issue date | Verified source row 49 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Broker, Broker-Salesperson & Salesperson | 12 hours | Renewal: June 30 in odd-numbered years; CE due April 30 | Verified source row 50 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Inactive License | 12 hours | Reinstatement timing varies by prior license term | Verified source row 51 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Referral Status | 0 hours for referral renewal | No CE for referral renewal; conversion timing varies | Verified source row 52 |
| New Mexico (NM) | Associate Broker | 36 hours | Every 3 years | Verified source row 53 |
| New Mexico (NM) | Qualifying Broker | 42 hours | Every 3 years | Verified source row 54 |
| New York (NY) | Broker & Salesperson | 22.5 hours | Every 2 years on license anniversary date | Verified source row 55 |
| New York (NY) | Salesperson — First Renewal | 22.5 hours | Every 2 years on license anniversary date | Verified source row 56 |
| North Carolina (NC) | Broker | 8 hours | June 30 annually | Verified source row 57 |
| North Carolina (NC) | Broker-in-Charge | 8 hours | June 30 annually | Verified source row 58 |
| North Dakota (ND) | Broker | 12 hours | Renewal: December 31 annually; CE due November 15 | Verified source row 59 |
| North Dakota (ND) | Salesperson | 12 hours | Renewal: December 31 annually; CE due November 15 | Verified source row 60 |
| Ohio (OH) | Broker | 30 hours | Every 3 years on licensee’s birth date | Verified source row 61 |
| Ohio (OH) | Salesperson | 30 hours | Every 3 years on licensee’s birth date | Verified source row 62 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | Broker & Salesperson | 30 hours | Every 3 years during original license month | Verified source row 63 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | Managing, Proprietor & Branch Brokers | 30 hours | Every 3 years during original license month | Verified source row 64 |
| Oregon (OR) | Broker & Principal Broker | 30 hours | Every 2 years — last day of birth month | Verified source row 65 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | Broker & Salesperson | 14 hours | May 31 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 66 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | Broker & Salesperson | 24 hours | Every 2 years from issue date | Verified source row 67 |
| South Carolina (SC) | Broker & Associate Broker | 10 hours | June 30 every 2 years | Verified source row 68 |
| South Carolina (SC) | Broker-in-Charge | 10 hours | June 30 every 2 years | Verified source row 69 |
| South Dakota (SD) | Broker & Salesperson | 24 hours | Renewal: November 30 every 2 years; CE due December 31 | Verified source row 70 |
| Tennessee (TN) | Broker & Affiliate Broker | 16 hours | Every 2 years from issue date | Verified source row 71 |
| Texas (TX) | Broker & Salesperson | 18 hours | Every 2 years — end of original license month | Verified source row 72 |
| Texas (TX) | Designated Broker | 18 hours | Every 2 years — end of original license month | Verified source row 73 |
| Utah (UT) | Broker & Salesperson | 18 hours | Every 2 years; CE due by the 15th of renewal month | Verified source row 74 |
| Vermont (VT) | Broker | 24 hours | March 31 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 75 |
| Vermont (VT) | Salesperson | 16 hours | May 31 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 76 |
| Virginia (VA) | Broker | 24 hours | Every 2 years — last day of original license month | Verified source row 77 |
| Virginia (VA) | Salesperson | 16 hours | Every 2 years — last day of original license month | Verified source row 78 |
| Washington (WA) | Broker & Managing Broker | 30 hours | Every 2 years | Verified source row 79 |
| West Virginia (WV) | Broker | 7 hours | June 30 annually | Verified source row 80 |
| West Virginia (WV) | Salesperson | 7 hours | June 30 annually | Verified source row 81 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | Broker & Salesperson | 18 hours | December 14 in even-numbered years | Verified source row 82 |
| Wyoming (WY) | Responsible Broker | 53 hours | December 31 every 3 years | Verified source row 83 |
| Wyoming (WY) | Salesperson & Associate Broker | 45 hours | December 31 every 3 years | Verified source row 84 |