Washington Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Washington you need to satisfy the Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Brokers Program)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 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 Washington requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyWashington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Brokers Program)

For ongoing renewals (after the first renewal), brokers must complete at least 30 clock hours per 2-year cycle, including a 3-hour Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate course, a 3-hour Washington Real Estate Fair Housing course (required each renewal after the initial 6-hour fair housing course is taken once), and the remainder in other approved CE. At least 15 of the 30 hours must be completed within 24 months of the renewal date; up to 15 hours may come from coursework completed within 48 months if not previously used. The FIRST renewal is different: it requires 90 total hours, comprising a 30-hour Advanced Practices course, a 30-hour Real Estate Law course, the 3-hour Current Issues course, plus additional approved hours, along with the one-time 6-hour fair housing course.

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Washington 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 Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Brokers Program) before purchasing.

Washington Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Washington requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. For ongoing renewals (after the first renewal), brokers must complete at least 30 clock hours per 2-year cycle, including a 3-hour Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate course, a 3-hour Washington Real Estate Fair Housing course (required each renewal after the initial 6-hour fair housing course is taken once), and the remainder in other approved CE. At least 15 of the 30 hours must be completed within 24 months of the renewal date; up to 15 hours may come from coursework completed within 48 months if not previously used. The FIRST renewal is different: it requires 90 total hours, comprising a 30-hour Advanced Practices course, a 30-hour Real Estate Law course, the 3-hour Current Issues course, plus additional approved hours, along with the one-time 6-hour fair housing course.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Washington?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Brokers Program). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Washington Real Estate CE?

Washington generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Brokers Program).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate Brokers Program). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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