Maryland Real Estate License Renewal

As you prepare for real estate license renewal in Maryland, McKissock makes it easy: Get up to speed on your state's renewal requirements to stay fully compliant.

15 Mandatory Hours
0 Elective Hours
15 Total Hours
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Maryland Real Estate Education Requirements

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Maryland Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Maryland Real Estate: Broker, Designated Branch Office Managers, Team Leaders

Total Hours Required: 15
Mandatory Hours: 13.5
Elective Hours: 1.5
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24

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Continuing Education and Renewal Date: All licenses expire every 2 years from date of issuance. 

Hours Required by Maryland Real Estate Commission: 15 hours

All Brokers, Designated Branch Office Managers and Team Leaders are required to complete 15 hours of CE each renewal cycle. 
 

For Licensees licensed prior to 10/1/2023, your continuing education remains the same. 


Residential Licensees must take: 

13.5 Mandatory hours:

3 hours - Legal and Legislative Update (A)

1.5 hours - Fair Housing (C)

3 hours - Ethics (D)

3 hours - Brokerage Relationships & Disclosures (H)

3 hours - Supervision (I)

1.5 Elective hours

 

Commercial Licensees must take:

12 Mandatory hours:

3 hours - Legal and Legislative Update (A)

0 hours - Fair Housing (C)

3 hours - Ethics (D)

3 hours - Brokerage Relationships & Disclosures (H)

3 hours - Supervision (I)

3 Elective hours

 

 

Online Limitations

There is no limitation to the number of courses that may be taken online

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process:

Rosters will be processed each business day.

Rosters required within 14 days of course completion. 

Roster Sent: Every 14 days

Governing Agency

Name: Maryland Real Estate Commission
Phone: 4102306230
Fax: 4103330023
Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Room 308 Baltimore, 21202

Maryland Real Estate: Salesperson Initial Renewal

Total Hours Required: 15
Mandatory Hours: 15
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24

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Continuing Education and Renewal Date: All licenses expire every 2 years from date of issuance. 

Hours Required by Maryland Real Estate Commission: 15 hours

Initial real estate salespersons or associate brokers: If you received your initial license on or after 10/1/2023 and this is your first renewal, you must complete the follow continuing education hours. 


Residential/Commercial Licensees must take: 

15 Mandatory hours:

3 hours - Contracts (J)

Online Limitations

There are no limits to the number of hours that may be taken online.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process:

Rosters will be processed each business day.

Rosters required within 14 days of course completion. 

Roster Sent: Every 14 days

Governing Agency

Name: Maryland Real Estate Commission
Phone: 4102306230
Fax: 4103330023
Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Room 308 Baltimore, 21202

Maryland Real Estate: Salespersons and Associate Brokers

Total Hours Required: 15
Mandatory Hours: 10.5
Elective Hours: 4.5
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24

Online Info

Continuing Education and Renewal Date: All licenses expire every 2 years from date of issuance. 

Hours Required by Maryland Real Estate Commission: 15 hours

Maryland Sales Agents and Associate Brokers are required to complete 15 hours of CE each renewal cycle.

For Licensees licensed prior to 10/1/2023, your continuing education remains the same. 


Residential Licensees must take: 

10.5 Mandatory hours:

3 hours - Legal and Legislative Update (A)

Online Limitations

There are no limits to the number of hours that may be taken online.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process:

Rosters will be processed each business day.

Rosters required within 14 days of course completion. 

Roster Sent: Every 14 days

Governing Agency

Name: Maryland Real Estate Commission
Phone: 4102306230
Fax: 4103330023
Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Room 308 Baltimore, 21202

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.