California
Real Estate Salesperson CE & renewal requirements in California (2026)
45 CE hours per renewal, on a 48-month renewal cycle with California Department of Real Estate (DRE).
Renewal cycle
Every 48 months
Licenses issued for a 4-year period; CE required within the 4 years preceding renewal
Continuing education
45 CE hours per renewal
Subsequent renewals: 45 hrs incl. a 9-hr survey course (ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, management/supervision, fair housing incl. implicit bias) plus consumer protection hours
- Ethics
- Agency
- Trust fund handling
- Risk management
- Management and supervision
- Fair housing
- Implicit bias
Source: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
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- How often do real estate agents renew their license in California?
- Licenses issued for a 4-year period; CE required within the 4 years preceding renewal
- How many CE hours do I need in California?
- 45 CE hours per renewal. Subsequent renewals: 45 hrs incl. a 9-hr survey course (ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, management/supervision, fair housing incl. implicit bias) plus consumer protection hours
- Where do I renew my Real Estate Salesperson license in California?
- Through California Department of Real Estate (DRE). We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.