New Mexico Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in New Mexico you need to satisfy the New Mexico Real Estate Commission (within the NM Regulation and Licensing Department)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 36 hours per 3-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 New Mexico requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required36 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle36 months
Governing bodyNew Mexico Real Estate Commission (within the NM Regulation and Licensing Department)

An active associate broker must complete a 3-year, 36-hour cumulative minimum of continuing education per renewal cycle. Required components: the 4-hour NMREC Core Course must be taken each year of the cycle (12 hours total across the 3 years); 4 hours of ethics; 4 hours of core electives per cycle; plus property management coursework (a 6-hour NM Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act or commission-approved 6-hour commercial property management course, and an additional 6 hours of property management courses). First-renewal/post-licensing differs: new associate brokers must complete either "New Broker Business Practices" or "CCIM 101" within the first year of licensure; the 30-hour Business Practices course may count up to 10 credit hours toward CE. Note: missing any year's core course within the 3-year cycle triggers a renewal penalty requiring completion of the 30-classroom-hour Broker Basics course for 0 CEUs.

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New Mexico 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 New Mexico Real Estate Commission (within the NM Regulation and Licensing Department) before purchasing.

New Mexico Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

New Mexico requires about 36 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. An active associate broker must complete a 3-year, 36-hour cumulative minimum of continuing education per renewal cycle. Required components: the 4-hour NMREC Core Course must be taken each year of the cycle (12 hours total across the 3 years); 4 hours of ethics; 4 hours of core electives per cycle; plus property management coursework (a 6-hour NM Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act or commission-approved 6-hour commercial property management course, and an additional 6 hours of property management courses). First-renewal/post-licensing differs: new associate brokers must complete either "New Broker Business Practices" or "CCIM 101" within the first year of licensure; the 30-hour Business Practices course may count up to 10 credit hours toward CE. Note: missing any year's core course within the 3-year cycle triggers a renewal penalty requiring completion of the 30-classroom-hour Broker Basics course for 0 CEUs.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in New Mexico?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Mexico Real Estate Commission (within the NM Regulation and Licensing Department). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my New Mexico Real Estate CE?

New Mexico generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New Mexico Real Estate Commission (within the NM Regulation and Licensing Department).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Mexico Real Estate Commission (within the NM Regulation and Licensing Department). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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