Louisiana Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Louisiana real estate agents must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC).
Applies to Louisiana Active Licensee, Salesperson and Broker, Salesperson, Broker / Associate Broker.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Louisiana requires 150 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What Louisiana requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Louisiana Active Licensee, Salesperson and Broker, Salesperson, Broker / Associate Broker
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Louisiana real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) requires.
- 4 license classes
12 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Louisiana Active Licensee
- Salesperson and Broker
- Salesperson
- Broker / Associate Broker
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Louisiana real estate agents must cover
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
LREC Annual Mandatory Topicmin. 4 hours
Elective Coursesmin. 8 hours
LREC Broker Mandatory Topicmin. 4 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Louisiana
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) 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 to the board by roster within 30 days. Then renew every year through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Louisiana real estate agent license.
Questions Louisiana real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Louisiana real estate agents need?
- Louisiana real estate agents must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC).
- Which license classes does the Louisiana real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 12 hours requirement applies to: Louisiana Active Licensee, Salesperson and Broker, Salesperson, Broker / Associate Broker.
- What topics are required for Louisiana real estate agents continuing education?
- Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) requires coverage of: LREC Annual Mandatory Topic (4 hours); Elective Courses (8 hours); LREC Broker Mandatory Topic (4 hours).
- How are completed CE hours reported to Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 30 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Louisiana real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Louisiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Louisiana real estate agents licensing resources
- Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
The Louisiana board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via roster upload.
Requirements on this page come from Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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