Nevada Real Estate Agent / Broker Continuing Education Requirements
Requirements Overview
The Nevada Real Estate Division requires 36 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal. Salespersons must complete 18 mandatory hours covering Agency (3), Ethics (3), Laws & Legislation (3), Risk Reduction (3), and Contracts (6), with the remaining 18 hours as electives. Brokers and broker-salespersons have an additional 6-hour Broker Management requirement, bringing their mandatory total to 24 hours with 12 hours of electives.
A critical Nevada-specific rule is that at least 50% of CE (18 of 36 hours) must be completed through live instruction. This means licensees cannot fulfill the entire requirement online. First-time salespersons and broker-salespersons face a separate 30-hour post-licensing education requirement (a 10-module live classroom series) within their first year.
Senior licensees aged 65+ with 30 or more continuous years in good standing may apply for reduced requirements: 12 hours for salespersons, 15 hours for brokers. This exemption does not apply to property management or business broker permit holders. Inactive licenses require no CE but must still be renewed by the expiration date.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | 3 | Every renewal | Required for all license types. |
| Ethics | 3 | Every renewal | Required for all license types. |
| Laws & Legislation | 3 | Every renewal | Required for all license types. |
| Risk Reduction | 3 | Every renewal | Required for all license types. |
| Contracts | 6 | Every renewal | Required for all license types. |
| Broker Management | 6 | Every renewal | Required for brokers and broker-salespersons only. |
First Renewal vs. Standard Renewal
Exemptions
- Senior Licensee (65+ With 30+ Years) — Licensees aged 65 or older with 30+ continuous years of good standing in Nevada may apply for reduced CE requirements: 12 hours for salespersons, 15 hours for brokers/broker-salespersons.Does not apply to holders of property management permits (NRS 645.6052)Does not apply to holders of business broker permits (NRS 645.863)
- First Renewal Post-License Exemption — First-year licensees exempt from post-licensing education if they hold an out-of-state license, held a Nevada license within the past 5 years, or qualified with 2+ years experience (NRS 645.343). Must complete 24 hours of regular CE instead.
- Inactive License — No CE required for inactive license renewal. Inactive licenses must still be renewed by the expiration date.Reactivating after 1+ year of inactivity may require broker management instruction
How You Can Complete Your CE
Provider Requirements
All courses must be approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division. Accredited universities, community colleges, professional society seminars, and technical programs may qualify.
Tips for Nevada Real Estate Agents
- Plan for the 50% live instruction requirement early — at least 18 hours must be in-person or live virtual, which requires more scheduling effort than self-paced online.
- First-time salespersons must complete the 30-hour post-licensing series in a live classroom within year one — do not wait until the last month.
- Brokers should knock out the 6-hour Broker Management course first, as it is unique to their license type and not needed by salespersons.
- If you are 65+ with 30+ years of Nevada licensure, apply for the reduced CE requirement — but note it excludes property management and business broker permit holders.