How to Renew Your Nevada Real Estate License in 2026: CE, Fees & Deadlines

Keeping your Nevada real estate license active is straightforward once you know the rules — but Nevada has a few twists that trip people up, like a one-year first license and a first renewal that uses post-licensing education instead of standard CE. Here's exactly how renewal works for salespersons and brokers.

Nevada real estate licenses are issued by the Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED). Your first license lasts one year; after that, you renew every two years. Most renewals require 36 hours of continuing education — but your very first renewal instead requires 30 hours of post-licensing education. The salesperson renewal fee is $195 and the broker fee is $235, both paid through the NRED online portal.

Nevada Real Estate Renewal at a Glance

How Long Is a Nevada Real Estate License Good For?

Here's the part most guides get wrong: your original Nevada license is valid for one year, ending on the last day of the month in which it was issued. Every renewal after that covers a two-year period. So your first renewal comes up faster than you might expect — mark that one-year date.

How to Renew Your Nevada Real Estate License (Step by Step)

1. Confirm Your Expiration Date

Your expiration date is printed on your license, or you can look it up anytime through NRED's License Lookup in the online portal. Even an inactive license expires on that date, so don't wait for a reminder.

2. Complete Your Required Education

What you need depends on which renewal this is:

• First renewal: 30 hours of post-licensing education (modules A–O). (Agents who were licensed in another state and qualify under NAC 645.4442(2) instead complete the 36-hour CE package below.)
• Every renewal after that: 36 hours of continuing education, with at least 18 hours completed through live instruction.

Submit proof of completion to the Division. (Business Broker permit holders add 3 CE hours; Property Manager permit holders add 9.)

3. Continuing Education Breakdown (Subsequent Renewals)

Salespersons — 36 hours:

Brokers & broker-salespersons — 36 hours:

For either license, at least 18 of the 36 hours must be taken through live (classroom or live-online) instruction.

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4. Submit Your Renewal and Pay the Fee

Log into the NRED online portal, upload your CE (or post-licensing) certificates, and pay your renewal fee:

License typeRenewal feeSalesperson$195Broker / broker-salesperson$235

Note: NRED charges a 2% convenience fee on credit-card transactions.

5. Confirm Your Renewal

Check your email and the NRED portal for confirmation. Processing usually takes a few business days.

What If You Miss the Deadline?

You can renew a late (expired) license for up to 12 months past the expiration date by paying the renewal fee plus a late penalty — and a reinstatement fee if you're returning to active status (use NRED Form 544 to reinstate to active). You cannot perform any licensed activity while your license is expired. If your license stays expired for more than 12 months, it is closed, and you must apply for an original license again, including a new exam and new fingerprints.

FAQs About Renewing a Nevada Real Estate License

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Nevada real estate license?

How much does it cost to renew a Nevada real estate license?

The salesperson renewal fee is $195, and the broker or broker-salesperson fee is $235, paid through the NRED online portal (a 2% card convenience fee applies). Late renewals add a penalty, plus a reinstatement fee if you're reactivating an active license.

What's the difference between my first renewal and later renewals in Nevada?

Your first license is valid for one year and your first renewal requires 30 hours of post-licensing education (modules A–O). All renewals after that cover two years and require 36 hours of continuing education instead.

Can I renew my Nevada real estate license after it expires?

Yes — for up to 12 months past expiration, by paying the renewal fee plus a late penalty (and a reinstatement fee if returning to active status). You can't work while the license is expired. After 12 months, the license closes and you must reapply as a new applicant, including the exam and fingerprints.

Is there a CE exemption for long-time Nevada agents?

Yes. Licensees who are 65 or older and have held a Nevada license in good standing for 30 years or more can apply to complete a reduced set of CE — 12 hours for salespersons (Agency, Contracts, Ethics, Law & Legislation, 3 hours each) and 15 hours for brokers (adding 3 hours of Broker Management) — with at least half taken through live instruction.

How do I renew my Nevada real estate license online?

Renew through NRED's online portal: log in, enter and upload your CE (or post-licensing) certificates, pay your renewal fee, and watch for confirmation. NRED encourages online renewal for faster processing.

Final Thoughts on Renewing Your Nevada Real Estate License

Renewing on time keeps your income and your license uninterrupted. Track your one-year first-renewal date, knock out your education early (30 post-licensing hours the first time, 36 CE hours after), and submit through the NRED portal before your expiration date.

Ready to knock out your CE? Browse our Nevada continuing education courses and renew with confidence.