CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION
Renew Your California Real Estate License
Fast, Easy & Affordable
All Packages Apply To
Salespersons and Brokers
Each package meets the requirements for either a
First-Time or Subsequent License Renewal
Every four years, the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requires Salespersons and Brokers to complete 45 hours of approved continuing education to keep their license active. We have partnered with First Tuesday/Realty Publications to provide fast, easy-to-follow online courses so you can finish your renewal on your own schedule without breaking the bank.
✓ Fast & Affordable Renewal Options
✓ Video & Self-Study Formats
California’s 45-Hour Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requires real estate salespersons and brokers to complete 45 hours of approved continuing education every four years to renew their licenses.
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Complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education during each four-year renewal cycle.
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Required subjects include ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, fair housing, implicit bias, and management and supervision, as applicable to your renewal.
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At least 18 of the required 45 hours must be in consumer protection courses.
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All required coursework must be completed before submitting your California Real Estate License renewal application to the DRE.
Frequently Asked Questions – CA Real Estate License Renewal
What are the 45-hour continuing education requirements for California real estate license renewal?
The 45-hour requirement includes mandatory subjects and approved course requirements. Requirements include ethics, agency, trust fund handling, risk management, fair housing, and implicit bias training. Management and supervision is also required for brokers renewing for the first time. At least 18 hours must be in consumer protection courses.
How many continuing education hours are required to renew a California real estate license?
Salespersons and brokers generally must complete 45 clock hours of Department of Real Estate (DRE)-approved education to renew their licenses. The required subjects depend on whether this is your first renewal or a subsequent renewal.
Are the continuing education requirements different for a first-time renewal?
Yes. Salespersons and brokers renewing for the first time have specific course requirements. These include separate courses in required subjects, a fair housing course with an interactive role-play component, and a two-hour implicit bias training course. Brokers renewing for the first time also have a management and supervision requirement.
What are the requirements for a second or subsequent California real estate license renewal?
For second and subsequent renewals, licensees must complete 45 hours of DRE-approved continuing education. This includes a nine-hour survey course covering the seven mandatory subjects, or individual courses covering those subjects, plus at least 18 hours of consumer protection courseware. The remaining hours may be in consumer service or consumer protection.
Can I complete my California real estate continuing education online?
Yes. You can complete your continuing education online through a provider offering DRE-approved courses. Online courses allow you to study from home and complete your required education without attending a traditional classroom.
When should I complete my 45 hours of continuing education?
You should complete your required continuing education before your real estate license expires. California generally allows licensees to renew up to 90 days before the expiration date. Planning ahead gives you time to finish your courses and submit your renewal application on time.
Can I renew my California real estate license after it expires?
Yes. California generally allows a two-year late renewal period after a real estate license expires. However, you cannot perform activities that require an active real estate license until your license has been renewed. Additional requirements may apply, so check with the California Department of State.
How do I renew my California real estate license after completing my continuing education?
After completing the required DRE-approved courses, you can generally submit your renewal through the DRE’s eLicensing system. You will need to provide the required course information and pay the applicable renewal fee. Keep your course completion certificates for your records in case the DRE selects you for an audit.
How It Works
How to Complete Your Continuing Education Course
All 45-hour CE packages include everything you need to renew:
- 20 hours of BO-AFTER™ — presented in dynamic, fully-acted video with e-book — covering Implicit Bias, Office Management and Supervision, Agency, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, Ethics and Risk Management;
- 25 hours of Consumer Protection — available in multiple formats; and
- Supplemental Artificial Intelligence Training™ — FREE with all enrollments.
Choose Your Course. Choose Your Pace.
Let’s be honest—most real estate CE programs force you into a frustrating box. They stick you with minimal topic choices, clunky interfaces, and time-consuming, aggravating software hoops that make getting your credits feel like doing chores when you were a kid.
You don’t need to look any further. We have the solution right here: the industry’s widest variety of specialized topics paired with programs custom-designed for how you want to study. Whether you want to sprint through with video, take the easiest low-stress multimedia path, or enjoy the comfort of traditional reading, pick your preferred format below and get it done on your terms.
Fastest
Complete 45-Hour Cinematic Video Renewal Packages
Complete the entire course in just one session using video-enhanced interactive modules—saving you countless hours. At the end of the session, you’re immediately eligible to take the final and have your certificate in hand.
Easiest
Video-Enhanced Multimedia Self-Study Package
Study as little or as much as you want at your own pace—without login requirements or timed sessions whatsoever. This is by far the easiest way to get through your requirement without a heavy time investment; however, you will be required to wait the minimal 3 days before you become eligible to take your open-book final and obtain your certificate of completion.
Simplistic
Self-Study Reading & Downloadable PDF Packages
Enjoy the comfort of traditional reading straight from downloadable PDFs—with zero technical distractions. Study at your own pace with no login requirements or timed sessions. It’s the most basic, uncomplicated way to clear your requirement, subject only to the standard 3-day DRE waiting period before taking your open-book final.
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