Kentucky Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Kentucky real estate agents must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC).
Requirements differ by license class — 12 hours for Standard Annual CE — Sales Associates & Brokers · 6 hours for 2 classes.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Kentucky requires 336 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What Kentucky requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
Kentucky real estate agents renew by license class
Kentucky sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
12 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard Annual CE — Sales Associates & Brokers
Course for this class is in board review.
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6 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Real Estate Sales Associate and Broker
- Kentucky Core Course (every 4 years — satisfies annual CE for year taken)
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Kentucky real estate agents must cover
Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Law creditmin. 6 hours
Elective real estate-related coursesmin. 6 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Kentucky
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) 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
We report your completion through the board's portal within 10 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Kentucky real estate agent license.
Questions Kentucky real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Kentucky real estate agents need?
- Kentucky real estate agents must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC).
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Kentucky?
- Requirements differ by license class in Kentucky: 12 hours for Standard Annual CE — Sales Associates & Brokers; 6 hours for Real Estate Sales Associate and Broker, Kentucky Core Course (every 4 years — satisfies annual CE for year taken).
- What topics are required for Kentucky real estate agents continuing education?
- Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires coverage of: Law credit (6 hours); Elective real estate-related courses (6 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Kentucky real estate agents license?
- Yes — Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC)?
- Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Kentucky real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Kentucky requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Kentucky real estate agents licensing resources
- Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC)
The Kentucky board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via state portal.
Requirements on this page come from Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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