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Real Estate CE Requirements by State (2026)

Every state has different continuing education rules for real estate agents. Find your state below to see exactly how many CE hours you need, the renewal cycle, fees, and board contact info.

States That Require CE Hours (51)

Alabama

15 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $185

Alaska

20 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $350

Arizona

24 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $60

Arkansas

7 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $60

California

45 hrs

Renewal: 4 years

Fee: $245

Colorado

24 hrs

Renewal: 3 years

Fee: $183

Connecticut

12 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $285

Delaware

21 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $197

District of Columbia

15 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $170

Florida

14 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $32

Georgia

36 hrs

Renewal: 4 years

Fee: $125

Hawaii

20 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $268

Idaho

18 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $160

Illinois

12 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $200

Indiana

12 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $60

Iowa

36 hrs

Renewal: 3 years

Fee: $125

Kansas

12 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $125

Kentucky

6 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $130

Louisiana

12 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $35

Maine

21 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $100

Maryland

15 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $70

Massachusetts

12 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $103

Michigan

18 hrs

Renewal: 3 years

Fee: $78

Minnesota

30 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $115

Mississippi

16 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $60

Missouri

12 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $80

Montana

12 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $200

Nebraska

18 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $100

Nevada

36 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $140

New Hampshire

15 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $100

New Jersey

12 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $100

New Mexico

36 hrs

Renewal: 3 years

Fee: $125

New York

22.5 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $65

North Carolina

8 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $45

North Dakota

9 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $75

Ohio

30 hrs

Renewal: 3 years

Fee: $80

Oklahoma

21 hrs

Renewal: 3 years

Fee: $75

Oregon

30 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $200

Pennsylvania

14 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $96

Rhode Island

24 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $50

South Carolina

10 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $45

South Dakota

24 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $75

Tennessee

16 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $75

Texas

18 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $110

Utah

18 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $52

Vermont

16 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $100

Virginia

16 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $65

Washington

30 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $146

West Virginia

7 hrs

Renewal: Annual

Fee: $75

Wisconsin

18 hrs

Renewal: 2 years

Fee: $75

Wyoming

45 hrs

Renewal: 3 years

Fee: $300

States With No CE Requirement (0)

These states do not currently require continuing education hours for real estate license renewal. You still need to renew on time and pay the renewal fee.

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