Mississippi · Real Estate Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Mississippi Real Estate Agent License
Mississippi real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 16 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Mississippi real estate agents holding a Mississippi Real Estate License Law §73-35-18 License renewal; continuing education requirements; exemptions; rules and regulations license. Requirements are set by Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
When to renew
Mississippi 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. (https://www.mrec.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MREC_LICENSE_LAW_2026_REVISED-7-01-2026.pdf)
The continuing education Mississippi requires
Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 16 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- License Law
- Agency Law
- Contract Law
- Electives (required subjects may not exceed 8 of the 16 hours)
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Mississippi sets real estate agents requirements by license class (Mississippi Real Estate License Law §73-35-18 License renewal; continuing education requirements; exemptions; rules and regulations). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
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Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education
Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 16 hours every 2 years, including License Law, Agency Law, Contract Law, Electives (required subjects may not exceed 8 of the 16 hours). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Mississippi real estate agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In Mississippi, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC)
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC)
Mississippi real estate agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Mississippi real estate agents need?
- Mississippi real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
- Which license classes does the Mississippi real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 16 hours requirement applies to: Mississippi Real Estate License Law §73-35-18 License renewal; continuing education requirements; exemptions; rules and regulations.
- What topics are required for Mississippi real estate agents continuing education?
- Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires coverage of: License Law; Agency Law; Contract Law; Electives (required subjects may not exceed 8 of the 16 hours).
- Can Mississippi real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Mississippi requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Mississippi Real Estate Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class