New Mexico Real Estate License Renewal

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

30 Mandatory Hours
12 Elective Hours
42 Total Hours
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New Mexico Real Estate Education Requirements

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New Mexico 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.

New Mexico Real Estate: Associate Broker

Total Hours Required: 36
Mandatory Hours: 20
Elective Hours: 16
Renewal Cycle in Years: 3
Education Cycle in Months: 36

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The requirement of 36 hours will be made up of the following:
1.   4 hour NMREC Core Course. Remember that the 4 hour NMREC Core is to be an annual requirement (total of 12 hours).
2.   4 hour ethics elective
3.   4 hour “core elective” [not to be confused with the NMREC Core Course].
4.   16 elective hours in any commission approved course (licensees are restricted to 10 hours of training category courses).

 

Online Limitations

New Mexico 4-hour Core Course cannot be taken online. All other courses may be taken online.

Roster

Roster Required: no
Roster Process:

11/20/2023 - Rosters are no longer required, per the board, licensees are now responsible for tracking their own CEs.

Roster Sent: Every 1 days

Governing Agency

Name: New Mexico Real Estate Commission
Phone: 5052229820
Fax: 5052229886
Address: 5500 San Antonio Dr. NE Suite B Albuquerque, 87109

New Mexico Real Estate: Qualifying Broker

Total Hours Required: 42
Mandatory Hours: 30
Elective Hours: 12
Renewal Cycle in Years: 3
Education Cycle in Months: 36

Online Info

The requirement of 36 hours will be made up of the following:
1.   4 hour NMREC Core Course. Remember that the 4 hour NMREC Core is to be an annual requirement (total of 12 hours).
2.   4 hour ethics elective
3.   8 hour “core elective” [not to be confused with the NMREC Core Course].
4.   12 elective hours in any commission approved course (licensees are restricted to 10 hours of training category courses).

In addition, all active qualifying brokers are required to successfully complete a 6 hour Qualifying Broker Refresher course as a condition of license renewal or as a condition of reinstatement of qualifying broker status regardless of age or years of licensure.   Qualifying Brokers must also attend a Commission meeting or NMREC Disciplinary Hearing.

 

Online Limitations

New Mexico 4-hour Core Course and the 6 hour Qualifying Broker Refresher Course cannot be taken online. All other courses may be taken online.

Roster

Roster Required: no
Roster Process:

11/20/2023 - Rosters are no longer required, per the board, licensees are now responsible for tracking their own CEs.

Roster Sent: Every 1 days

Governing Agency

Name: New Mexico Real Estate Commission
Phone: 5052229820
Fax: 5052229886
Address: 5500 San Antonio Dr. NE Suite B Albuquerque, 87109

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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.