Indiana Real Estate CE Requirements (2026): 36 Hours Every 3 Years
Requirements Overview
The Indiana Real Estate Commission requires 12 hours of continuing education per CE year (July 1 through June 30) for all active brokers, totaling 36 hours over a triennial cycle. Regular brokers have no mandatory topic requirements — all 12 hours can come from any approved subjects. Managing brokers, however, must dedicate 4 of their 12 annual hours to managing broker-specific CE covering business management and legal knowledge.
Like Colorado, Indiana uses a single 'broker' license designation. There are no 'agents' or 'salespersons.' New licensees (post-July 1, 2014) must complete a 30-hour post-licensing program within two years covering Transactions, Financing, Business Planning, Negotiating, Fair Housing, Construction, and Safety. This fully satisfies CE for the first two CE years.
Excess hours from one CE year cannot carry forward. The commission conducts random post-renewal audits rather than requiring certificate submission at renewal, so keep your records organized. A government-issued photo ID and proof of licensure are required for course attendance.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Broker CE | 4 | Every renewal | 4 hours of managing broker-specific CE required per CE year for any broker functioning as a managing broker. Covers business management skills and legal knowledge. Only applies to managing brokers. |
Renewal Pathways
Exemptions
- Inactive Status — Inactive license status: No CE required to renew.Must complete CE to reactivate
- Referral Status — Referral status: No CE required to renew.Must complete CE to change to active status
- Waiver — Waiver of CE requirement available via State Form 48359.Subject to commission approval
How You Can Complete Your CE
Indiana CE Rules & Limits
Details specific to Indiana that generic CE guides tend to miss:
- Annual minimum — at least 12 hours must be completed each year of the cycle, not just by the renewal deadline.
- Carry-over — No carry-over allowed. Excess hours in one CE year cannot be carried forward to the next CE year.
- Indiana uses the term 'broker' for all licensees. There is no separate 'agent' or 'salesperson' designation.
- CE year runs July 1 – June 30 (not calendar year).
- No mandatory topic requirements for regular brokers; only managing brokers have a 4-hour mandatory component.
- Minimum 2-hour instruction period per course. 50 minutes instruction = 1 hour credit.
- Same course taken twice in one year: credit granted only once.
- Government-issued photo ID and proof of licensure required for course attendance.
- CE certificates not submitted during renewal; commission conducts random audits post-renewal.
- Renewal notices sent 90 days before expiration.
- Post-licensing (30 hours within 2 years) fully satisfies CE for the first two CE years.
Provider Requirements
Commission-approved sponsors only. Courses must cover subjects listed in IC 25-34.1-9-11(a) or other commission-approved topics relating to real estate practices.
Tips for Indiana Real Estate Agents
- The CE year runs July 1 to June 30 — not the calendar year. Set your planning around this schedule to avoid last-minute scrambles.
- If you're a managing broker, plan your 4 mandatory hours early in the year so you have flexibility for the remaining 8 elective hours.
- New licensees should prioritize their 30-hour post-licensing program early, as it covers both CE years and includes critical practice areas.
- Don't retake a course within the same year expecting double credit — Indiana only grants credit once per course per CE year.
Sources
Each figure on this page is taken directly from the Indiana Real Estate Commission, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)'s official rules and continuing-education sources and recorded with the exact source excerpt. Last verified Mar 2026. Read how we compile and verify this data.