Rhode Island
Real Estate Salesperson CE & renewal requirements in Rhode Island (2026)
24 CE hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with RI Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; renews by April 30 of even years (pre-2020) or on the 2-year anniversary of issuance (post-2020)
Continuing education
24 CE hours per renewal
24 hrs every 2 years, including at least 9 core hrs, of which a minimum of 3 hrs must be fair housing
- Fair housing
- Licensee-consumer relationship law
- RI license law
- Lead hazard/environmental issues
- Local ordinances
Source: RI Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit RI Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate
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- How often do real estate agents renew their license in Rhode Island?
- Biennial; renews by April 30 of even years (pre-2020) or on the 2-year anniversary of issuance (post-2020)
- How many CE hours do I need in Rhode Island?
- 24 CE hours per renewal. 24 hrs every 2 years, including at least 9 core hrs, of which a minimum of 3 hrs must be fair housing
- Where do I renew my Real Estate Salesperson license in Rhode Island?
- Through RI Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate. 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.