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CE Requirements Lookup

Look up the continuing education hours required to renew your license — by career and state — and get clear where-to-verify guidance so you don’t rely on an outdated number.

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Real Estate Salesperson continuing education — California

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continuing education hours required per 4-year renewal cycle

Where to verifyContact your California state board for the exact CE rules: hour total, allowed course categories, in-person vs online limits and any ethics requirement. Some boards publish a course-approval list.
Planning tipsSpread CE across the cycle instead of doing it in the final month, keep your completion certificates, and confirm the board accepts the course before you pay for it.

Continuing education requirements vary widely by state and occupation, and they change. Always confirm the current CE total, course rules and deadlines with your state board.

FAQ

How many CE hours do I need?

It depends on your career and state — there is no national number. Our lookup shows the published requirement when we have the data; otherwise it tells you to check with your state board. Typical real estate renewals run 12–30 hours per cycle, but always confirm yours.

Does online continuing education count?

Most states allow a portion (or all) of CE to be completed online, but many cap the online share or require live/classroom hours. Course providers must often be state-approved. Check your state board’s rules before paying for a course.

What is the difference between this and the Renewal Calculator?

The Renewal Calculator focuses on the renewal cycle and the next renewal date. This tool focuses on the CE requirement itself — how many hours, per what period, and how to verify and plan them. They use the same data.

Do I need to keep my CE certificates?

Yes — keep completion certificates for every course until the board confirms your renewal, and in most states until the next cycle ends. Some boards audit randomly and can fine or suspend licensees who can’t document their hours.

Continuing education requirements vary widely by state and occupation and change. Always confirm the current CE total, course rules and deadlines with your state board.