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Maine · Real Estate Agents · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Maine Real Estate Agent License

Maine real estate agents must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by State Real Estate Commission.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the State Real Estate Commission rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
21 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Maine real estate agents holding a Continuing Education license. Requirements are set by State Real Estate Commission.

When to renew

Maine real estate agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (32 M.R.S. § 13194 (License renewal: biennial period, expiration at times designated by the Commissioner) https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32ch114.pdf ; Maine Real Estate Commission licensing page (renew biennially on the anniversary of the original license) https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/real-estate-commission/licensing)

The continuing education Maine requires

State Real Estate Commission requires 21 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Real Estate Agents Core Practices — at least 2 hours
  • Real Estate Agents Safety & Compliance — at least 2 hours
  • Professional Ethics — at least 2 hours
  • Regulatory Updates — at least 2 hours
  • State Laws & Licensing — at least 2 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Maine sets real estate agents requirements by license class (Continuing Education). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education

    State Real Estate Commission requires 21 hours every 2 years, including Real Estate Agents Core Practices, Real Estate Agents Safety & Compliance, Professional Ethics, Regulatory Updates and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Maine real estate agents course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Maine, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with State 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 State Real Estate Commission

Maine real estate agent renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Maine real estate agents need?
Maine real estate agents must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by State Real Estate Commission.
Which license classes does the Maine real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
The 21 hours requirement applies to: Continuing Education.
What topics are required for Maine real estate agents continuing education?
State Real Estate Commission requires coverage of: Real Estate Agents Core Practices (2 hours); Real Estate Agents Safety & Compliance (2 hours); Professional Ethics (2 hours); Regulatory Updates (2 hours); State Laws & Licensing (2 hours).
Is an exam required to renew a Maine real estate agents license?
Yes — State Real Estate Commission requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Maine real estate agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maine requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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