Colorado · Real Estate Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Colorado Real Estate Agent License
Colorado real estate agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Colorado real estate agents holding a real estate broker license. Requirements are set by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission.
When to renew
Colorado real estate agents licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (CO Real Estate: 3-yr cycle anchored to issuance, Dec 31 (SB17-215) - per-licensee cohort)
The continuing education Colorado requires
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Annual Commission Update (ACU) 4 hrs each year x 3 = 12 hrs
- Electives 12 hrs (topics per C.R.S. 12-10-213(3) and Rule 4.4.B)
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Colorado sets real estate agents requirements by license class (real estate broker). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission requires 24 hours every 3 years, including Annual Commission Update (ACU) 4 hrs each year x 3 = 12 hrs, Electives 12 hrs (topics per C.R.S. 12-10-213(3) and Rule 4.4.B). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Colorado real estate agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Colorado, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission
Colorado real estate agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Colorado real estate agents need?
- Colorado real estate agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission.
- Which license classes does the Colorado real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: real estate broker.
- What topics are required for Colorado real estate agents continuing education?
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission requires coverage of: Annual Commission Update (ACU) 4 hrs each year x 3 = 12 hrs; Electives 12 hrs (topics per C.R.S. 12-10-213(3) and Rule 4.4.B).
- Is an exam required to renew a Colorado real estate agents license?
- Yes — Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Colorado real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Colorado requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Real Estate / Colorado Real Estate Commission — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Colorado Real Estate Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class