North Dakota Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in North Dakota you need to satisfy the North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC)'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 North Dakota requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle12 months
Governing bodyNorth Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC)

CE requirements are set per annual cycle and the topic mix varies year to year. For the current cycle (Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 15, 2026) active resident salespersons must complete 12 hours, all of which are elective topics of the licensee's choice, with NO mandatory topic hours this cycle. In prior cycles NDREC required mandatory topics (e.g., a cycle with 3 hours each on two mandatory topics plus 3 elective hours for 9 hours total), so the required topics change annually and should be confirmed each cycle. There is no grace period to complete CE. First-renewal exemption: licensees first issued a North Dakota license during the prior calendar year must still renew but are exempt from CE for that first renewal. Courses must be approved by NDREC or another state real estate commission; certificates of completion must be retained and uploaded during online renewal.

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North Dakota 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 North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC) before purchasing.

North Dakota Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

North Dakota requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. CE requirements are set per annual cycle and the topic mix varies year to year. For the current cycle (Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 15, 2026) active resident salespersons must complete 12 hours, all of which are elective topics of the licensee's choice, with NO mandatory topic hours this cycle. In prior cycles NDREC required mandatory topics (e.g., a cycle with 3 hours each on two mandatory topics plus 3 elective hours for 9 hours total), so the required topics change annually and should be confirmed each cycle. There is no grace period to complete CE. First-renewal exemption: licensees first issued a North Dakota license during the prior calendar year must still renew but are exempt from CE for that first renewal. Courses must be approved by NDREC or another state real estate commission; certificates of completion must be retained and uploaded during online renewal.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in North Dakota?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my North Dakota Real Estate CE?

North Dakota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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