Louisiana Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

Louisiana Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

Who Needs to Renew Their Louisiana Real Estate License?

All active and inactive Salespersons and Brokers in Louisiana must renew their license by December 31 to maintain their status.

What are the Louisiana Real Estate Continuing Education (CE) Requirements?

All licensees must complete 12 hours of continuing education that includes specific hours in mandatory course topics specified by LREC. This year, the required mandatory topic for all licensees is the 4-hour LREC 2025 Mandatory: Navigating the New Normal course.

Empire Learning offers complete 12-hour package options, which include the LREC Mandatory course. You can select a pre-packaged bundle of top-rated courses or customize your package from various elective course topics. Click on the green box below to get started.

When is the Louisiana Real Estate Continuing Education Due?

Continuing education must be completed annually by midnight on December 31.  Make sure you complete your courses with enough time for schools to report your completion to LREC.  

When Do I Need To Renew My Louisiana Real Estate License?

The renewal period for licensees is as follows:

  • Timely Renewal Period: August 1 – September 30
  • First Delinquent Renewal Period: October 1 – November 15 ($50 delinquent fee for active and inactive license renewal)
  • Second Delinquent Renewal Period: November 16-December 31 ($200 delinquent fee for active license renewal; $50 delinquent fee for inactive license renewal)

How Can I Complete My Louisiana Real Estate Continuing Education?

Continuing education hours may be completed live in person in a classroom or webinar, or online.  All providers and courses must be approved by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission. 

What if my license is expired?

View Louisiana CE Courses

Are There Any New Updates to the Continuing Education Requirements in Louisiana?

While there are no new CE requirement updates, make sure you complete the 2025 LREC Mandatory: Navigating the New Normal course for your license renewal this year.

This is My First Renewal As A Salesperson or Broker in Louisiana. What Do I Need To Do?

Post-license Education is a specific one-time 45-hour requirement that must be completed within 180 days from your initial/upgraded license date.  Licensees who complete Post-license education must also complete continuing education to renew their license.  The 45-hour Post-license education may be used to satisfy the elective CE hours required for your first license renewal.  You must also complete the 2025 LREC Mandatory - Navigating the New Normal for your first license renewal in 2025.  For more information about Post-license education, view the LREC website: Post Licensing Education Requirements.

How Do I Know Empire Learning Is an Approved Provider in Louisiana?

To view Empire Learning on the list of Providers, go to the LREC List of Continuing Education Vendors.  

How Does the Louisiana Real Estate Commission Verify My CE Completion?

All providers in Louisiana are required to report course completion to LREC.  You may log in to the LREC Portal to verify your reported course completions.  

Regulatory Agency

Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
Phone: (225) 925-1923
Email: Click on LREC Website below and scroll down to submit your email

Renewal Information

You may renew your license prior to completing the education requirement. However, failure to complete your education by December 31 will be considered a violation of LREC law and rules, and your license will transition to expired status. Click here for answers to license renewal FAQs at LREC.

To renew your license, you must complete the continuing education requirement, provide proof of E&O Insurance, and pay a renewal fee.  If you do not have E&O Insurance, you can select to purchase it through LREC in the renewal process online through the MyLREC Portal. 

To renew your license now, go to MyLREC Portal.

The license renewal period of Louisiana is as follows:

  • Timely Renewal Period: August 1 - September 30
  • First Delinquent Renewal Period: Oct 1 - Nov 15, incurs $50 delinquent fee
  • Second Delinquent Renewal Period: Nov 16 - Dec 31, incurs $200 delinquent fee for active license renewal, $50 for inactive license renewal

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