Montana Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Montana you need to satisfy the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 hours per 1-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 Montana requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle12 months
Governing bodyMontana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

Each active salesperson licensee must complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing real estate education each licensing year (November 1 through October 31), per ARM 24.210.667. Courses must be Board-approved/ARELLO-certified or endorsed by a recognized real estate or REALTOR/landlord association. To earn credit the licensee must attend 90% of the first hour and 100% of each additional hour; carry-over of excess hours into a later year is not allowed. The official board page states the 12-hour requirement without subdividing it into mandatory "core" vs elective hours (a 4-hour core / 8-hour elective split is described by third-party CE providers but was not confirmed on the official board source). New licensees must additionally complete a Board "Rookie" course shortly after initial licensure per board guidance; exact hour timing not verified on the official renewal page.

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Montana 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 Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) before purchasing.

Montana Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Montana requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Each active salesperson licensee must complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing real estate education each licensing year (November 1 through October 31), per ARM 24.210.667. Courses must be Board-approved/ARELLO-certified or endorsed by a recognized real estate or REALTOR/landlord association. To earn credit the licensee must attend 90% of the first hour and 100% of each additional hour; carry-over of excess hours into a later year is not allowed. The official board page states the 12-hour requirement without subdividing it into mandatory "core" vs elective hours (a 4-hour core / 8-hour elective split is described by third-party CE providers but was not confirmed on the official board source). New licensees must additionally complete a Board "Rookie" course shortly after initial licensure per board guidance; exact hour timing not verified on the official renewal page.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Montana?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Montana Real Estate CE?

Montana generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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