Iowa Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Iowa real estate agents must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing).
Applies to Salesperson and Broker.
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Requirements at a glance
What Iowa requires of real estate agents
Set by Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing)
- CE hours required
- 36 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Salesperson and Broker
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Iowa real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) requires.
- 1 license class
36 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Salesperson and Broker
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Iowa real estate agents must cover
Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Law Updatemin. 6.67 hours
Ethicsmin. 3.33 hours
Electives (24 hours)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Iowa
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 36 hours and topics Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) 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 3 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Iowa real estate agent license.
Questions Iowa real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Iowa real estate agents need?
- Iowa real estate agents must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing).
- Which license classes does the Iowa real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 36 hours requirement applies to: Salesperson and Broker.
- What topics are required for Iowa real estate agents continuing education?
- Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) requires coverage of: Law Update (6.67 hours); Ethics (3.33 hours); Electives (24 hours).
- Can Iowa real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Iowa requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Iowa real estate agents licensing resources
- Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing)
The Iowa board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Iowa Real Estate Commission (Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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