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Education Frequently Asked Questions
Continuing Education Requirements per Dept. of Real Estate
Salespersons Renewing for the First Time
Real estate salespersons who qualified by passing the examination and submitted a license
application prior to 10/1/2007, and are renewing an original license for the first time, must
complete five separate three-hour DRE-approved continuing education courses in Ethics, Agency,
Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing and Risk Management.
Real estate salespersons who qualified by passing the examination and/or submitted a license
application on or after 10/1/2007, and are renewing an original license for the first time, must
complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
- Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund
Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management;
- A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
- The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be
related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
Brokers Renewing for the First Time
Real estate brokers renewing an original license for the first time must complete 45 clock hours of
DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
- Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund
Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management;
- A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
- The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be
related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
Salespersons and Brokers - Second & Subsequent Renewals
For subsequent renewals, all real estate brokers and salespersons must complete 45 clock hours of
DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
- Either 12 hours of continuing education courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency,
Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing OR one six-hour survey course that covers the four mandatory
subjects (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing);
- One three-hour course in Risk Management; and
- At least 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
- The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be
related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
Salespersons and Brokers - Second & Subsequent Renewals Effective on or after 7/1/2011
For subsequent renewals effective on or after 7/1/2011, all real estate brokers and salespersons
must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
- Either 15 hours of continuing education courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency,
Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management OR one eight-hour survey course that covers
the five mandatory subjects (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk
Management);
- At least 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
- The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be
related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
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The following are references only - not recommendations:
Please note: Licensees are solely responsible for sending education information to the Dept.
of Real Estate for all renewals. Once a license has expired, the agent may not do any real estate
business until it is reinstated with the DRE. Allow 4-6weeks lead time when mailing to the DRE.
On-line renewal is suggested. You may obtain and mail forms to DRE or renew on-line at
www.dre.ca.gov. Go to "Licensees" for more information.
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