Real estate CE rules are not the same in any two states. One state asks for 7 hours a year. Another asks for 45 hours every 4 years. The fees, topics, and renewal months are all different too.
We pulled the rules from every state real estate commission and put them in one place. Use the table below to scan your state, your neighbor state, or any state you plan to work in.
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How we built this: We read every state real estate commission rule so you do not have to. Hours, cycles, and fees come from each state board site. Always confirm with your state before you renew.
The full 50-state plus DC table
Sorted by CE hours, highest first. Click any state name to see the full rule page with board URL, topic breakdown, and notes.
| State | CE Hours |
|---|---|
| California | 45 |
| Wyoming | 45 |
| Georgia | 36 |
| Iowa | 36 |
| Nevada | 36 |
| New Mexico | 36 |
| Minnesota | 30 |
| Ohio | 30 |
| Oregon | 30 |
| Washington | 30 |
| Arizona | 24 |
| Colorado | 24 |
| Rhode Island | 24 |
| South Dakota | 24 |
| New York | 22.5 |
| Delaware | 21 |
| Maine | 21 |
| Oklahoma | 21 |
| Alaska | 20 |
| Hawaii | 20 |
| Idaho | 18 |
| Michigan | 18 |
| Nebraska | 18 |
| Texas | 18 |
| Utah | 18 |
| Wisconsin | 18 |
| Mississippi | 16 |
| Tennessee | 16 |
| Vermont | 16 |
| Virginia | 16 |
| Alabama | 15 |
| District of Columbia | 15 |
| Maryland | 15 |
| New Hampshire | 15 |
| Florida | 14 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 |
| Connecticut | 12 |
| Illinois | 12 |
| Indiana | 12 |
| Kansas | 12 |
| Louisiana | 12 |
| Massachusetts | 12 |
| Missouri | 12 |
| Montana | 12 |
| New Jersey | 12 |
| South Carolina | 10 |
| North Dakota | 9 |
| North Carolina | 8 |
| Arkansas | 7 |
| West Virginia | 7 |
| Kentucky | 6 |
Quick reads from the table
- •California sits at the top with 45 hours every 4 years. That is more than 11 hours a year on average.
- •New York packs more into less time. 22.5 hours every 2 years means about 11 hours a year, and the rules include fair housing as a hard topic.
- •Most states fall in the 12 to 24 hour band per cycle. That is the common middle.
- •Fees are not tied to hours. A state with low hours can still have a high renewal fee. Check both.
How to use this table
- Find your state row.
- Note your CE hours and cycle.
- Click the state name for the full rule page and board link.
- Set a reminder for the month before your renewal date.
- Pick a course provider that is approved in your state.
Frequently asked questions
Which state has the most real estate CE hours?
California has the most at 45 hours per 4-year cycle. New York comes next with 22.5 hours per 2-year cycle. Texas requires 18 hours per 2-year cycle.
Which states do not require real estate CE?
A small group of states have no CE requirement for real estate license renewal. The list changes, so always check your state real estate commission site before you renew.
How often do real estate CE rules change?
State real estate commissions update rules every few years. New required topics like fair housing, buyer broker rules, and the NAR settlement have been added in many states since 2024.
Where can I find the official source for my state?
Each state real estate commission posts current CE rules on its own site. Use the State column links in our table to jump to your state page with the board URL and full rule list.
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