Oregon · Real Estate Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Oregon Real Estate Agent License
Oregon real estate agents must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Oregon Real Estate Agency.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Oregon Real Estate Agency rule on September 13, 2026.
- CE hours
- 30 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Oregon real estate agents holding a license in one of these classes: broker, principal broker, property manager. Requirements are set by Oregon Real Estate Agency.
When to renew
Oregon 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. (OAR 863-014-0030(4)-(6) (License Issue, Term and Form), as amended eff. 2026-01-01 by Permanent Order REA 4-2025: license expires the last day of the licensee's birth month; renewed for 24-month terms. https://www.oregon.gov/rea/Documents/2025-10-09-Permanent-Administrative-Rules-HB-3137.pdf)
The continuing education Oregon requires
Oregon Real Estate Agency requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) — at least 3 hours
- Advanced Practices course — at least 27 hours
- Fair Housing course — at least 2 hours
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Oregon sets real estate agents requirements by license class (broker, principal broker, property manager). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education
Oregon Real Estate Agency requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC), Advanced Practices course, Fair Housing course. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Oregon 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 Oregon, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.
- 5
Renew with Oregon Real Estate Agency
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 Oregon Real Estate Agency
Oregon real estate agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Oregon real estate agents need?
- Oregon real estate agents must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Oregon Real Estate Agency.
- Which license classes does the Oregon real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: broker, principal broker, property manager.
- What topics are required for Oregon real estate agents continuing education?
- Oregon Real Estate Agency requires coverage of: Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) (3 hours); Advanced Practices course (27 hours); Fair Housing course (2 hours).
- Can Oregon real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Oregon Real Estate Agency — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 13, 2026
- Oregon Real Estate Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class