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How Our Continuing Education Works

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1. Meet the Requirements

You’re required to renew your California real estate license every 4 years. To be eligible for continuing education courses, you must first be an active agent approaching your renewal date.

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2. Enroll Today

Renewing your real estate license is as simple as completing our DRE-approved (sponsor ID: 6438) real estate continuing education courses! Whether it’s your first renewal or a subsequent renewal, we offer tailored packages to meet your needs. Join our online real estate license renewal courses and avoid any lapse in your license!

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3. Complete Online Continuing Education Courses

Finish as fast as 6 days! Our program makes it quick and easy for you to complete your continuing education requirement.

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4. Submit Your CE Credits

Immediately receive your course certificate upon completion of your CE courses and submit your credits through the CA DRE e-licensing system. Then, sit back and relax! The DRE processes your real estate license renewal.

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Program Pricing Options

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Ready to renew your real estate license? Join our online real estate continuing education courses today. Our goal is to make satisfying the renewal requirement as easy as possible. To get started, click the button below.
IndividuAL courses
Starting at:
$39
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1st Renewal
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Starting at:
$159
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Complete the 45 Hour Requirement
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1 Year of Access to Online Courses
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2nd & Subsequent Renewal
(Salesperson & Broker License)
Starting at:
$159
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Complete the 45 Hour Requirement
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Electronic Book Per Course
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Starting at:
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1st Renewal
(Salesperson & Broker License)
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2nd & Subsequent Renewal
(Salesperson & Broker License)
Starting at:
$159
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Finish as Fast as 6 Days - Fastest in California (Complete the 45 Hour Requirement)
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What's Included in Our
Continuing Education

Our packages cover the online CE courses you need to renew your Salesperson or Broker’s License.
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INDIVIDUAL COURSES

You have the option to enroll in courses individually. Our individual courses include:

Course Credit Hours
Ethics 3
Fair Housing with Interactive Component 3
Trust Fund Handling 3

Our DRE-approved package includes the following courses:

• Real Estate Contracts (12 hrs)
• Disclosure Obligations (12 hrs)
• Financing & TRID (3 hrs)
• Agency (3 hrs)
• Ethics (3 hrs)
We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!
• Fair Housing (3 hrs)
• Risk Management (3 hrs)
• Trust Fund Handling (3 hrs)
• Management & Supervision (3 hrs)

•Implicit Bias (2 hrs) - Available starting January 1, 2023

We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!
We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!

These self-paced online courses are delivered via digital document download (PDF) with online chapter quizzes and open book final exams.

Once you pass your final exams, you’ll immediately receive your DRE-course completion certificates.

FIRST RENEWAL

If this is your first time renewing your real estate license, then the First Renewal is the package for you. This package allows you to take the required DRE approved courses for the first renewal of your license.

Our 45 Hour DRE-Approved CE package includes the following courses:

Course Credit Hours
Agency 3
Ethics 3
Fair Housing with Interactive Component 3
Implicit Bias 2
Management & Supervision 3
Risk Management 3
Trust Fund Handling 3
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 1 13
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 2 12

These are self-paced online courses accessible entirely through the student portal. Access eBooks, complete chapter quizzes, and pass your exams to complete your courses and download your completion certificates.

Our DRE-approved package includes the following courses:

• Real Estate Contracts (12 hrs)
• Disclosure Obligations (12 hrs)
• Financing & TRID (3 hrs)
• Agency (3 hrs)
• Ethics (3 hrs)
We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!
• Fair Housing (3 hrs)
• Risk Management (3 hrs)
• Trust Fund Handling (3 hrs)
• Management & Supervision (3 hrs)

•Implicit Bias (2 hrs) - Available starting January 1, 2023

We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!
We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!

These self-paced online courses are delivered via digital document download (PDF) with online chapter quizzes and open book final exams.

Once you pass your final exams, you’ll immediately receive your DRE-course completion certificates.

SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT RENEWAL

Our 45 Hour DRE-Approved CE package includes the following courses:

Course Credit Hours
Agency 3
Ethics 3
Fair Housing with Interactive Component 3
Implicit Bias 2
Management & Supervision 3
Risk Management 3
Trust Fund Handling 3
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 1 13
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 2 12

These are self-paced online courses accessible entirely through the student portal. Access eBooks, complete chapter quizzes, and pass your exams to complete your courses and download your completion certificates.

Our 45-Hour package includes the following courses:

• Real Estate Contracts (12 hrs)
• Disclosure Obligations (12 hrs)
• Investment Property Analysis (7 hrs)
• Recognizing Real Estate Red Flags (5 hrs)
We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!
• Combined Survey Course (9 hrs) covers the mandatory subjects of Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing, Risk Management, Trust Fund Handling, Management & Supervision, & Implicit Bias Training
We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!

These self-paced online courses are delivered via digital document download (PDF) with online chapter quizzes and open book final exams.

Once you pass your final exams, you’ll immediately receive your DRE-course completion certificates.

We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!

California Real Estate License Renewal & Continuing Education

Every California real estate salesperson and broker must renew their license every four years by completing 45 hours of DRE-approved continuing education. US Realty Training's online, DRE-approved 45-hour CE package makes it easy to renew your California real estate license on your own schedule — many students finish in as little as six days.

How to renew your California real estate license

Renewing is a simple three-step process: complete your 45 hours of continuing education, enter your course completion numbers in the DRE eLicensing portal, and pay your renewal fee. You can renew as early as 90 days before your license expires. For a full walkthrough, read our guide on how to renew a real estate license in California.

California real estate license renewal fees

  • Salesperson: $350 on time, $525 late (within two years of expiration)
  • Broker: $450 on time, $675 late (within two years of expiration)

First renewal vs. second & subsequent renewals

On your first renewal you complete the required DRE courses individually. On your second and subsequent renewals you can bundle every mandatory topic into a single 9-hour CE survey course. Either way, you complete 45 hours, including at least 18 hours of Consumer Protection.

Renewing a late or expired California license

If you missed your renewal date, California gives you a two-year grace period to complete a late renewal — but you cannot practice real estate until the DRE processes it. See our expired & late license renewal guide for the exact steps, forms, and deadlines.

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How do I renew my California real estate license?

To renew your California real estate license, complete 45 hours of DRE-approved continuing education, enter your course completion numbers in the DRE eLicensing portal, and pay your renewal fee. You can renew up to 90 days before your license expires. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see our guide on how to renew a real estate license in California.

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

The DRE renewal fee is $350 for a salesperson and $450 for a broker when you renew on time, or $525 and $675 if you renew late within the two-year grace period — plus the cost of your 45-hour continuing education package.

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

Yes. California gives you a two-year grace period to complete a late renewal after your license expires, but you cannot practice real estate until the DRE processes your renewal. Learn the exact steps in our expired and late license renewal guide.

How often do I have to renew my California real estate license?

Every four years. Each renewal requires 45 hours of DRE-approved continuing education, including at least 18 hours of Consumer Protection.

Will you report my credits to the state?

US Realty Training will provide you your course completion certificate upon completion of your finished program. You will utilize the completion certificate and apply via the DRE portal.

Can I do coursework on my phone?

Yes, we are the only Department of Real Estate approved real estate school in California to offer a phone application for you to complete your continuing education requirements.

What happens if I miss the renewal date?

The department of real estate requires agents to complete their CE materials prior to their license renewal date. If an agent is unable to complete their materials in time, they need to contact the DRE and review their next steps. Please visit the following link for more information: https://www.dre.ca.gov/licensees/cerequirements.html

Are there deadlines or time limits for courses?

You have 1 year from purchase date to complete your coursework.

Can I pause / resume?

Students are unable to pause their course materials after they have signed up. They are given one year, from their date of registration, to complete the materials. If more time is needed, an extension/re-enrollment can be purchased for a nominal fee.

What support is available?

Yes, we have a complete support staff available Monday - Fridays 9:30am-5pm

How long will I be online?

The minimum credit hours to complete the continuing education requirements is 45 hours. Students will not be tracked for time on our system. Students will however have a minimum amount of time before they are able to access their exams. Students are also limited to 15 credit hours being completed within a 24 hour period. Please review our recommendation for course completion details below for more information.

Will you send my certificate of completion directly to the DRE?

US Realty Training will provide you your course completion certificate upon completion of your finished program. You will utilize the completion certificate and apply via the DRE portal.

How do you recommend I complete the coursework?

This is purely a recommendation, you can complete the courses in any order.  

Day 1- Complete Quizzes
Agency
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 1
Day 2- Complete Quizzes
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 2
Implicit Bias
Day 3- Complete Quizzes
Ethics
Fair Housing w/ Interactive Participatory Component
Management & Supervision
Risk Management
Trust Fund Handling
Day 4- Complete Course Exams
Agency
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 1
Day 5- Complete Course Exams
Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 2
Implicit Bias
Day 6- Complete Course Exams
Ethics
Fair Housing w/ Interactive Participatory Component
Management & Supervision
Risk Management
Trust Fund Handling

What are the requirements passed down by the Department of Real Estate?

For detailed information regarding California's continuing education requirements, please visit the Department of Real Estate's website: https://www.dre.ca.gov/licensees/cerequirements.html

FAQs about Renewing Your License in California

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To help you renew your California real estate license, we’ve answered the most common continuing education (CE) questions below - required hours, required courses, how online completion works, and how you’ll receive your completion certificate. If you don’t see your question here, reach out and we’ll help.
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