Alabama Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

Who Needs to Renew Their Alabama Real Estate License?

Alabama active and inactive Salespersons, Associate Brokers, and Qualifying Brokers must renew their license every two years by August 31 of even-numbered years without a penalty. Licenses expire on September 30 of every even-numbered year and may be renewed during the month of September for a late renewal penalty fee.

What Are the Alabama Real Estate Continuing Education (CE) Requirements?

All licensees must complete 15 hours of CE every two years, including 3 hours of Risk Management. All Associate and Qualifying Brokers must also complete 3 hours of Mandatory Broker CE. The remaining hours may be in electives or any approved topic.

Inactive licenses do not require continuing education for license renewal.

Empire Learning offers full 15-hour packages for Alabama licensees.

When Is Alabama Real Estate Continuing Education Due?

Alabama continuing education must be completed by September 30 of even-numbered years. Renewal applications and fees are due by August 31 to avoid a late renewal penalty fee.

How Can I Check the Status of My Alabama Real Estate License?

Verify your license status and check your CE credits through the AREC Online Services portal.

How Can I Complete My Alabama Real Estate Continuing Education?

Continuing education courses may be completed online or in person with an AREC-approved provider.

What if my license is expired?

View Alabama CE Courses

This is my first license renewal as a Salesperson in Alabama. How do I renew my license?

New Salespersons must complete a 30-hour post-license course within the first six months for active licensees and within one year for inactive licensees.

This is my first license renewal as a Broker in Alabama. How do I renew my license?

There is no post-license requirement for brokers renewing for the first time.

How do I know Empire Learning is an approved provider in Alabama?

Our Alabama approval can be verified on the AREC License Search Form by searching for “Empire Learning” under Company Name.

How Does Alabama Verify My CE Completion?

Providers are required to report course completions directly to AREC. Licensees should also keep their CE certificates for personal records.

What are the most recent rule changes to continuing education in Alabama?

AREC allows Broker Pre-License courses taken within the current cycle to fulfill CE requirements for the next renewal period.

Regulatory Agency

Alabama Real Estate Commission
Phone: (334) 242-5544
Email: arec@arec.alabama.gov

Renewal Information

Beginning in mid-June each even year, licenses can be renewed online through the AREC Online Services portal. If not renewed on time, licenses will lapse. Licenses may be renewed until September 30 with a late fee. After September 30, licenses lapse and require reinstatement.