Louisiana Continuing Education Requirements:
| Total Hours | Mandatory | Elective | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Need: | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| We Offer: | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 1 YEARS |
Reminder: Credit will not be awarded for completing duplicate courses within the same license period
Renewal Date: Every year on 12/31
Hours Required by the State: 12 hours
The CE Shop’s Offering: 12 hours
Provider Approval Number: 9097
Reporting: The state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
Final Exams: Final exams must be passed with at least a 75% and may be taken as many times as necessary in order to pass.
License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew your license.
The renewal period is as follows:
- Timely Renewal Period: August 1 – September 30
- First Delinquent Renewal Period: October 1 – November 15 - fees assessed
- Second Delinquent Renewal Period: November 16 – December 31 - fees assessed
Course Duplication: Credit will not be awarded for completing duplicate courses within the same license period.
MANDATORY COURSE TOPIC(S)
2026 Mandatory - Transparency, Technology, and Trust
Mandatory course topics must be completed through an approved LREC-certified real estate vendor on or before December 31 as part of the 12-hour continuing education requirement.
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Louisiana Real Estate Commission
Address: 9071 Interline Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Telephone: 225.925.1923 or 800.821.4529
Fax: 225.925.4501