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North Dakota State Requirements – Real Estate

North Dakota State Continuing Education Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson

Renewal Date: Licenses expire on December 31st of each year.  CE must be completed by November 15th of each year.

Current CE Cycle – November 16, 2024 through November 15, 2025

Hours Required by the State: 12 hours

    • 6 hours on 2024-2025 mandatory topics
      • 3 hours on diversity, equity, and inclusion
      • 3 hours on vacant property and other real estate scams and frauds
    • 6 hours on elective topics

    Note: There is no grace period to complete required CE. If required CE is not completed by November 15, 2025, Licensees must renew as inactive for 2026 to avoid potential disciplinary action. If the licensee renews as inactive due to late completion of CE, the licensee can transfer the license to active effective January 1, 2026, or later, provided CE is completed. 

    Salespersons first licensed in 2025 are exempt from CE requirements for their first renewal.


    North Dakota State Continuing Education Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker

    Renewal Date: Licenses expire on December 31st of each year.  CE must be completed by November 15th of each year.

    Current CE Cycle – November 16, 2024 through November 15, 2025

    Hours Required by the State: 12 hours

      • 6 hours on 2024-2025 mandatory topics
        • 3 hours on diversity, equity, and inclusion
        • 3 hours on vacant property and other real estate scams and frauds
      • 6 hours on elective topics

      There is no grace period to complete required CE. If required CE is not completed by November 15, 2025, Licensees must renew as inactive for 2026 to avoid potential disciplinary action. If the licensee renews as inactive due to late completion of CE, the licensee can transfer the license to active effective January 1, 2026, or later, provided CE is completed.

      Brokers newly licensed after Nov. 15, 2024 – If new brokers passed the broker license exam this CE cycle, they are exempt from CE requirement for this CE cycle.


      North Dakota Real Estate Commission

      Street Address: 1120 College Drive, Suite 204, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

      Mailing Address: 1120 College Drive, Suite 204, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

      Telephone: (701) 328-9749

      Email: ndrec@nd.gov

      North Dakota Real Estate Commission

      NDREC Continuing Education

      Note: This information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting state board requirements.

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