Maine Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Maine real estate agents must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by State Real Estate Commission.
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Requirements at a glance
What Maine requires of real estate agents
Set by State Real Estate Commission
- CE hours required
- 21 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Continuing Education
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course Maine real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics State Real Estate Commission requires.
- 1 license class
21 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Continuing Education
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Maine real estate agents must cover
State Real Estate Commission requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Real Estate Agents Core Practicesmin. 2 hours
Real Estate Agents Safety & Compliancemin. 2 hours
Professional Ethicsmin. 2 hours
Regulatory Updatesmin. 2 hours
State Laws & Licensingmin. 2 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Maine
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 21 hours and topics State Real Estate Commission 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 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Maine real estate agent license.
Questions Maine real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Maine real estate agents need?
- Maine real estate agents must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by State Real Estate Commission.
- Which license classes does the Maine real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 21 hours requirement applies to: Continuing Education.
- What topics are required for Maine real estate agents continuing education?
- State Real Estate Commission requires coverage of: Real Estate Agents Core Practices (2 hours); Real Estate Agents Safety & Compliance (2 hours); Professional Ethics (2 hours); Regulatory Updates (2 hours); State Laws & Licensing (2 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Maine real estate agents license?
- Yes — State Real Estate Commission requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Maine real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maine requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Maine real estate agents licensing resources
- State Real Estate Commission
The Maine board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
Requirements on this page come from State Real Estate Commission’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Maine professionals choose us
Maine real estate agents CE, done right
Every real estate agents course is built to meet State Real Estate Commission requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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