California Auto Dealer Continuing Education Requirements
California auto dealers must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as required by California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing.
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Requirements at a glance
What California requires of auto dealers
Set by California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing
- CE hours required
- 4 hours
- per renewal each renewal period
- Renewal cycle
- each renewal period
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course California auto dealers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing requires.
- 1 license class
4 hours
of board-approved CE each renewal period
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in California
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew each renewal period through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your California auto dealer license.
Questions California auto dealers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do California auto dealers need?
- California auto dealers must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as set by California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing.
- Can California auto dealers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the California requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official California auto dealers licensing resources
- California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing
The California board that licenses auto dealers and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why California professionals choose us
California auto dealers CE, done right
Every auto dealers course is built to meet California Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
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