What are the CE requirements for first-time renewals?

If you are renewing your California real estate salespersons license for the first-time, you must complete 45-hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of the following:

  • Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management; and,
  • A minimum of 18-hours of consumer protection courses; and,
  • The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45-hours of CE may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.