License renewal
Louisiana real estate license renewal and CE
Renewals are handled by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC). Summary checked against the official sources in October 2026.
Renewal cycle
Louisiana continuing education is an annual requirement and a prerequisite for renewing in active status.
Continuing education
- 12 hours of approved CE on or before December 31 each year, including the LREC mandatory course topic for that year.
- For 2026 the mandatory course is Transparency, Technology, and Trust for salespersons and brokers, with a commercial alternate. Brokers and associate brokers also take the Broker Mandatory course.
- Missing the December 31 deadline is a violation and can bring a fine citation.
First renewal
- In the year you are first licensed you still need the 12 hours, including the mandatory topic, to renew active. Post-license hours can cover part of the 12 but never the mandatory topic.
Official sources
- LREC: Continuing education requirements
- LREC: Pre-licensing education for salespeople
- LREC: Post-licensing education requirements
This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source before you pay or file anything.
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