Missouri Real Estate CE Requirements (2026): 12 Hours Every 2 Years
Requirements Overview
The Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 12 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal cycle. At least 3 of those hours must come from a MREC-approved core course, with the topic changing each cycle — for 2026-2028, it's Fair Housing. The remaining 9 hours can be electives or additional core courses; you can take all 12 hours as core courses if you prefer.
Broker and salesperson licenses follow different expiration schedules: broker licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years, while salesperson licenses expire September 30. Non-preapproved course credits require submitting an ICE form 90 days before your license expiration date, and all CE credits must be reported to MOPRO before submitting your renewal application.
Both active and inactive licensees must renew. Late renewal carries a penalty of $50 per month, capped at $200, and a late postmark creates a break in licensure. There are no carry-over provisions — all hours must be earned within the current two-year period.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MREC Core Course (Fair Housing for 2026-2028) | 3 | Every renewal | At least 3 of 12 hours must be a MREC-approved core course. For 2026-2028 renewal period, the core course must be on Fair Housing. If only one core course is taken, it must be Fair Housing. Core topic changes by renewal cycle. |
Renewal Pathways
How You Can Complete Your CE
Missouri CE Rules & Limits
Details specific to Missouri that generic CE guides tend to miss:
- Carry-over — No carry-over provisions mentioned. CE must be completed during the 2-year license period prior to renewal.
- Broker licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years; salesperson licenses expire September 30.
- For 2026-2028 renewal: at least one core course must be on Fair Housing.
- Licensees may take all 12 hours as core courses if desired.
- Non-preapproved course credit (ICE forms) must be submitted 90 days before license expiration.
- Late renewal penalty: $50/month (maximum $200). A break in licensure occurs if renewal is postmarked late.
- Both active and inactive licensees must renew.
- CE credits must be reported to MOPRO before submitting renewal application.
Provider Requirements
MREC-approved providers. Non-preapproved courses require ICE form submission 90 days before license expiration. CE credits must be reported to MOPRO before renewal.
Tips for Missouri Real Estate Agents
- For the 2026-2028 cycle, your first core course must cover Fair Housing — plan this early so you're not scrambling near the deadline.
- If you want credit for a non-preapproved course, submit your ICE form at least 90 days before your license expires.
- Report all CE credits to MOPRO before submitting your renewal application, not after.
- Salesperson and broker expiration dates differ by three months — verify your specific deadline to avoid the $50/month late penalty.
Sources
Each figure on this page is taken directly from the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Department of Professional Registration'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.