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Washington Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements

Washington real estate agents must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate).

Applies to Broker / Managing Broker.

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Requirements at a glance

What Washington requires of real estate agents

Set by Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate)

CE hours required
30 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Broker / Managing Broker
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

The course Washington real estate agents need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate) requires.

  • 30 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Broker / Managing Broker

    Course for this class is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics Washington real estate agents must cover

Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Prescribed core curriculummin. 3 hours

  • Washington real estate fair housingmin. 3 hours

  • 3-hour Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate (Core)

  • First renewal only: 30-hr Advanced Practices + 30-hr Real Estate Law (90 hrs total)

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Washington

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. 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 Washington real estate agent license.

Questions Washington real estate agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Washington real estate agents need?
Washington real estate agents must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate).
Which license classes does the Washington real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Broker / Managing Broker.
What topics are required for Washington real estate agents continuing education?
Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate) requires coverage of: Prescribed core curriculum (3 hours); Washington real estate fair housing (3 hours); 3-hour Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate (Core); First renewal only: 30-hr Advanced Practices + 30-hr Real Estate Law (90 hrs total).
Can Washington real estate agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Washington requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Washington real estate agents licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every real estate agents course is built to meet Washington State Department of Licensing (Real Estate) 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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