District of Columbia Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
District of Columbia real estate agents must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection).
Applies to Salesperson, Broker.
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Getting licensed for the first time? District of Columbia requires 141 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What District of Columbia requires of real estate agents
Set by DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)
- CE hours required
- 15 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Salesperson, Broker
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course District of Columbia real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) requires.
- 2 license classes
15 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Salesperson
- Broker
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics District of Columbia real estate agents must cover
DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
DC Fair Housingmin. 3 hours
DC Ethicsmin. 3 hours
DC Legislative Updatemin. 3 hours
Property Managementmin. 3 hours
Broker Supervisionmin. 3 hours
Fair Housing (3 hours)
Commission-mandated courses (9 hours total)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in District of Columbia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) 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 every 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your District of Columbia real estate agent license.
Questions District of Columbia real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do District of Columbia real estate agents need?
- District of Columbia real estate agents must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection).
- Which license classes does the District of Columbia real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 15 hours requirement applies to: Salesperson, Broker.
- What topics are required for District of Columbia real estate agents continuing education?
- DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) requires coverage of: DC Fair Housing (3 hours); DC Ethics (3 hours); DC Legislative Update (3 hours); Property Management (3 hours); Broker Supervision (3 hours); Fair Housing (3 hours); Commission-mandated courses (9 hours total).
- Can District of Columbia real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the District of Columbia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official District of Columbia real estate agents licensing resources
- DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)
The District of Columbia board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from DC Real Estate Commission (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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