Mississippi Real Estate Agent / Broker Continuing Education Requirements
Requirements Overview
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 16 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal cycle. Half of the hours are mandatory: 4 hours of Agency Law, 2 hours of Contract Law, and 2 hours of Mississippi License Law. The other 8 hours are electives from MREC-approved providers. Salespersons and brokers follow the same requirements.
Renewal deadlines are based on the two-year anniversary of each licensee's original issuance date rather than a fixed statewide deadline. Missing the renewal date triggers late fees and potential license lapse, so tracking your personal deadline is important.
Mississippi offers a notable exemption: licensees who are at least 65 years old and have held a Mississippi broker's or salesperson's license for 25 or more years are fully exempt from CE requirements. This is one of the more generous senior exemptions among U.S. states.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency Law | 4 | Every renewal | Mandatory topic for all licensees. |
| Contract Law | 2 | Every renewal | Mandatory topic for all licensees. |
| Mississippi License Law | 2 | Every renewal | Mandatory topic for all licensees. |
Renewal Pathways
Exemptions
- Exemption — Persons who have held a broker's or salesperson's license in Mississippi for at least 25 years and who are at least 65 years of age are exempt from CE requirements.
How You Can Complete Your CE
Provider Requirements
Courses must be MREC-approved. CE inquiries: [email protected].
Tips for Mississippi Real Estate Agents
- Your renewal deadline is your personal two-year anniversary from original issuance — not a statewide fixed date. Mark it on your calendar.
- Tackle the 4-hour Agency Law requirement first, as it is the largest single mandatory block and often fills up near renewal deadlines.
- If you qualify for the 65+/25-year exemption, confirm your eligibility with MREC directly at [email protected] before relying on it.
- Online courses are accepted without limits, giving you full flexibility to complete all 16 hours remotely.