Connecticut Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

Who Needs to Renew Their Connecticut Real Estate License?

All active and inactive real estate salespersons and brokers must renew their license every two years in even-numbered years. This includes referral licenses. Salesperson licenses expire on May 31, and broker licenses expire on November 30 of even years.

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

Salespersons and brokers must complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years. This includes a 3-hour mandatory course concerning current fair housing legislation, license laws and regulations. and 9 hours of elective real estate courses. As an alternative, licensees may take and pass the 40-question Connecticut CE Examination through PSI instead of CE.

Referral agents are not exempt from continuing education, and no licensee is grandfathered out of CE requirements.

When Is Connecticut Real Estate Continuing Education Due?

The CE deadline is 3 months before the renewal deadline. Salespersons must complete CE by February 28, 2026. Brokers must complete CE by August 31, 2026. Courses taken late may not be applied to the current cycle. Courses may only be completed once in a renewal cycle.

How Can I Check My Connecticut Real Estate License Renewal Deadline?

Deadlines vary by license type. Verify your license status and expiration date in the Connecticut licensee lookup or login to your account on the CT eLicense portal.

How Can I Complete My Connecticut Real Estate Continuing Education?

Continuing education courses may be taken online or in person through Commission-approved providers. For a list of approved courses for continuing education in CT, click here.

What if my license is expired?

View Connecticut CE Courses

Are there any specific requirements for Connecticut regarding continuing education?

Yes. If a licensee fails to complete CE by the required CE deadline, late CE completion requires a fine. The penalty fee is high if CE is completed within two months after the deadline, and increases if completed within four months. Failure to complete CE entirely may result in civil fines and suspension or revocation of the license.

What is required for the first license renewal as a salesperson in Connecticut?

If you passed the Connecticut licensing exam during your first renewal cycle, you are not required to complete CE until your second cycle. However, if you obtained your license through reciprocity, you must complete 12 hours of CE before your first renewal.

What is required for the first license renewal as a broker in Connecticut?

Brokers who passed the Connecticut licensing exam in their first cycle do not need to complete CE until their second cycle, though they must still renew their license by the expiration date. Brokers licensed through reciprocity must complete the full 12 hours of CE before their first renewal.

How do I find an approved provider in Connecticut?

For a list of approved real estate salesperson and broker CE courses, click here.

How Does Connecticut Verify My CE Completion?

Providers are required to report CE completions to PSI. Completed courses can be viewed here as reported by the education providers to PSI. DCP also offers an optional method to upload certificates to your eLicense account for your own records.

Regulatory Agency

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection- Real Estate Commission
Phone: (860) 713-6150
Email: dcprealestate@ct.gov

Renewal Information

Renewals are completed online through the Connecticut eLicense portal. You will need your license number and login credentials. Click here to view online renewal information including fees and late renewal for CT Brokers and Salespersons. Click here for renewal instructions from the CT Department of Consumer Protection.