Professional licenses · real estate agents
Real estate agent License Renewal Fees by State
Real estate salesperson and broker licenses are renewed with the state real estate commission. Continuing education usually includes required core topics such as fair housing, agency and state law.
Checked against official sources on September 24, 2026 · Sources
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Purple states are verified against the board. Grey states are still being checked.
What renewing involves
- Your first renewal after licensing often has different, usually higher, education requirements (post-licensing).
- Many commissions require the renewal to go through your sponsoring broker or show an active affiliation.
- Inactive licenses usually still need a renewal fee to stay on file.
Verified states
| State | Renewal fee | Cycle | Per year | Deadline | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DelawareReal estate salesperson | Not published | 2 years | — | April 30 of even-numbered years | 21 hours |
| OhioReal estate salesperson | $182 | 3 years | $60.67 | Your renewal is due on the date the Ohio Real Estate Commission sets for your license. Continuing education is due by your birthday three years after licensing. | 30 hours |
| Rhode IslandReal estate salesperson | $130 | 2 years | $65 | Licenses renew every two years on the date shown on your license. | 24 clock hours |
Each state's page lists its sources. Late fees, notes and a deadline calculator are on the state pages.
All states
- Alabama (not verified yet)
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real estate renewal questions
How much does it cost to renew a real estate license?
Among the 2 states we have verified, the lowest yearly cost is in Ohio ($182 every 3 years) and the highest is in Rhode Island ($130 every 2 years). Pick your state for its deadline and continuing-education rules.
Why are some states grey?
We only show figures after checking them against the licensing board’s own site or the state’s rules. Grey states are still being verified. Their pages point you to the board and show no numbers.