Real Estate
Real estate agents CE & license renewal requirements
Real estate salespersons renew with the state real estate commission, and nearly every state requires continuing education — including specific mandatory topics — before you can renew.
Verified for 50 of 51 jurisdictions — the rest link directly to the official board.
| State | Renewal cycle | Continuing education | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Every 24 months | 15 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Alaska | Every 24 months | 20 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Arizona | Every 24 months | 24 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Arkansas | Every 12 months | 7 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| California | Every 48 months | 45 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Colorado | Every 36 months | 24 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Connecticut | Every 24 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Delaware | Every 24 months | 21 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| District of Columbia | Every 24 months | 15 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Florida | Every 24 months | 14 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Georgia | Every 48 months | 36 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Hawaii | Every 24 months | 20 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Idaho | Every 24 months | Varies — verify CE hours with your state board | Verified |
| Illinois | Every 24 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Indiana | Every 36 months | 36 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Iowa | Every 36 months | 36 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Kansas | Every 24 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Kentucky | Every 24 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Louisiana | Every 12 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Maryland | Every 24 months | 15 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Massachusetts | Every 24 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Michigan | Every 36 months | 18 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Minnesota | Every 24 months | 30 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Mississippi | Every 24 months | 16 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Missouri | Every 24 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Montana | Every 12 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Nebraska | Every 24 months | 18 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Nevada | Every 24 months | 36 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| New Hampshire | Every 24 months | 15 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| New Jersey | Every 24 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| New Mexico | Every 36 months | 36 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| New York | Every 24 months | 22.5 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| North Carolina | Every 12 months | 8 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| North Dakota | Every 12 months | 12 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Ohio | Every 36 months | 30 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Oklahoma | Every 36 months | 30 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Oregon | Every 24 months | 30 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Pennsylvania | Every 24 months | 14 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Rhode Island | Every 24 months | 24 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| South Carolina | Every 24 months | 10 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| South Dakota | Every 24 months | 24 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Tennessee | Every 24 months | 16 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Texas | Every 24 months | 18 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Utah | Every 24 months | 18 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Vermont | Every 24 months | 16 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Virginia | Every 24 months | 16 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Washington | Every 24 months | 30 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| West Virginia | Every 12 months | 7 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Wisconsin | Every 24 months | 18 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Wyoming | Every 36 months | 45 CE hours per renewal | Verified |
| Maine | Verify with board | Verify CE hours with your state board | Check board |
Frequently asked questions
- How often do real estate agents renew their license?
- Real estate salespersons renew with the state real estate commission, and nearly every state requires continuing education — including specific mandatory topics — before you can renew.
- What are CE hours?
- CE hours are the continuing-education units real estate agents log toward their state's renewal requirement. The exact hours required vary by state — see the table above for each jurisdiction, or use our free renewal calculator.
- Is this page official?
- No — Real estate agents should always confirm their exact requirements with their state board before renewing. Every verified row above links directly to the board and the date we checked it.