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Auto Dealer Continuing Education by State
Online continuing education for auto dealers. 12 states require CE to renew (3–12 hours per cycle). Find your state's exact hours, required topics, renewal deadline and available courses.
Auto Dealers CE requirements in every state
Hours and renewal cycles come from each state board’s published rule. Open your state for required topics, license classes, deadlines and the approved courses.
- California auto dealers CE4 hours each renewal period
- Florida auto dealers CE8 hours every year
- Georgia auto dealers CE6 hours every 2 years
- Idaho auto dealers CE4 hours every year
- Iowa auto dealers CE5 hours every 2 years
- Nebraska auto dealers CE8 hours every year
- New Mexico auto dealers CE4 hours every year
- North Carolina auto dealers CE6 hours every year
- Oregon auto dealers CE12 hours every 3 years
- Utah auto dealers CE3 hours every year
- Virginia auto dealers CE4 hours every 2 years
- Washington auto dealers CE5 hours every year
States with no CE requirement for auto dealers right now
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Auto Dealers continuing education FAQ
- Which states require continuing education for auto dealers?
- 12 states currently require auto dealers to complete continuing education to renew: California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
- How many CE hours do auto dealers need?
- It depends on the state — from 3 to 12 hours per renewal cycle. Each state page lists the exact hours, the renewal cycle and any required topics.
- Can auto dealers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Every TradesCE course is 100% online and self-paced, built to the state board's published hours and topics, with a certificate issued the moment you finish.