Vermont Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Vermont real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State).
Requirements differ by license class — 24 hours for Broker CE — biennial renewal by March 31 of even-numbered years · 16 hours for Salesperson CE — biennial renewal by May 31 of even-numbered years.
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Requirements at a glance
What Vermont requires of real estate agents
Set by Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State)
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
Vermont real estate agents renew by license class
Vermont sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Broker CE — biennial renewal by March 31 of even-numbered years
Course for this class is in board review.
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16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Salesperson CE — biennial renewal by May 31 of even-numbered years
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Vermont real estate agents must cover
Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Mandatory Commission-Specified Legislative/Topics Coursemin. 4 hours
Elective Courses (VREC-approved)min. 20 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Vermont
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State) 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 Vermont real estate agent license.
Questions Vermont real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Vermont real estate agents need?
- Vermont real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State).
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Vermont?
- Requirements differ by license class in Vermont: 24 hours for Broker CE — biennial renewal by March 31 of even-numbered years; 16 hours for Salesperson CE — biennial renewal by May 31 of even-numbered years.
- What topics are required for Vermont real estate agents continuing education?
- Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State) requires coverage of: Mandatory Commission-Specified Legislative/Topics Course (4 hours); Elective Courses (VREC-approved) (20 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Vermont real estate agents license?
- Yes — Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Vermont real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Vermont requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Vermont real estate agents licensing resources
- Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State)
The Vermont board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Vermont Real Estate Commission / Office of Professional Regulation (Vermont Secretary of State)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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