Missouri Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Missouri you need to satisfy the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), within the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Missouri requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyMissouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), within the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance

Active salespersons must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education each two-year renewal cycle, of which at least 3 hours must be an approved REQUIRED CORE course (per 20 CSR 2250-10.100). For the current 2026-2028 renewal period the mandated CORE topic is Fair Housing; a licensee may take additional CORE hours and may even satisfy all 12 hours with CORE courses if desired. CE hours must be completed within the cycle window (e.g., the prior cycle ran October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026) and the completed course data must be on file with MREC (schools have up to 10 days to report) before the license can be renewed. No separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement was indicated on the renewal pages reviewed.

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Missouri Real Estate CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), within the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance before purchasing.

Missouri Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Missouri?

Missouri requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active salespersons must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education each two-year renewal cycle, of which at least 3 hours must be an approved REQUIRED CORE course (per 20 CSR 2250-10.100). For the current 2026-2028 renewal period the mandated CORE topic is Fair Housing; a licensee may take additional CORE hours and may even satisfy all 12 hours with CORE courses if desired. CE hours must be completed within the cycle window (e.g., the prior cycle ran October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026) and the completed course data must be on file with MREC (schools have up to 10 days to report) before the license can be renewed. No separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement was indicated on the renewal pages reviewed.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Missouri?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), within the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Missouri Real Estate CE?

Missouri generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), within the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), within the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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