License renewal

North Dakota real estate license renewal and CE

Renewals are handled by the North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC). Summary checked against the official sources in October 2026.

Renewal cycle

All North Dakota licenses expire December 31 each year. Renew on or before November 15 to renew on time for the next year.

Resident licensees complete CE each cycle, which runs November 16 through November 15. For the 2025-2026 cycle that is 12 hours of elective topics, with no mandatory topics.
There is no grace period. If CE is not done by November 15, renew as inactive; you can transfer to active once CE is complete.
Keep your own course certificates; you must attend at least 90% of classroom hours.

Salespersons first licensed in the current year are exempt from CE for their first renewal.

Missing the November 15 deadline means losing the right to charge a commission after December 31. If your license is canceled for not renewing, you must reapply and pass the exams again.

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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