Oregon Real Estate CE Requirements (2026): 30 Hours Every 2 Years
Requirements Overview
The Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requires 30 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal cycle, with the renewal date falling on the last day of each licensee's birth month every 24 months. Effective January 1, 2026, HB 3137 introduced significant changes: a new 2-hour Fair Housing requirement and a reduction of the Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) from 3 to 2 hours.
First-time active renewals require a structured 26-hour Advanced Practices course (Broker or Principal Broker version) instead of electives, leaving only the 2-hour LARRC and 2-hour Fair Housing as separate courses. Subsequent renewals follow the standard format of 4 mandatory hours plus 26 hours of approved electives. Starting July 1, 2026, licensees must also pass a proficiency assessment before their first active renewal.
Oregon uses 'broker' and 'principal broker' designations — there is no 'agent' or 'salesperson' license. Inactive licensees may renew without CE but must complete CE and possibly pass a Reactivation Exam to return to active status after two or more years of inactivity.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) | 2 | Every renewal | Reduced from 3 to 2 hours effective January 1, 2026. Addresses recent changes to Oregon real estate law and regulations. Required for all license types. |
| Fair Housing | 2 | Every renewal | NEW requirement effective January 1, 2026 under HB 3137. Required for all brokers, principal brokers, and property managers renewing on or after Jan 1, 2026. |
Renewal Pathways
Exemptions
- Timeshare — Timeshare licensees do not need to complete continuing education.
- Inactive — Inactive license renewals do not require CE.Must complete CE and possibly pass Reactivation Exam to reactivate
How You Can Complete Your CE
Oregon CE Rules & Limits
Details specific to Oregon that generic CE guides tend to miss:
- Carry-over — No carry-over provisions mentioned. CE must be completed within each 2-year renewal cycle.
- Renewal date is every 24 months on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
- HB 3137 effective January 1, 2026: adds 2-hour Fair Housing requirement, reduces LARRC from 3 to 2 hours.
- HB 3137 proficiency assessment: effective July 1, 2026, licensees must pass assessment before first active renewal.
- Oregon uses 'broker' and 'principal broker' designations (no 'agent' or 'salesperson').
- First-time renewals require Advanced Practices course (26-27 hours) instead of electives.
- Retain certificates of attendance for 3 years after renewal/reactivation date.
- OREA does not require submission of certificates with renewal; available for audit.
- Reactivation from inactive 2+ years may require Reactivation Exam.
Provider Requirements
Certified Continuing Education Providers approved by OREA. Provider list available on OREA website.
Tips for Oregon Real Estate Agents
- Your renewal date is tied to your birth month, not a fixed calendar date — check your specific deadline with OREA.
- If renewing for the first time after January 2026, budget time for the 26-hour Advanced Practices course plus the new Fair Housing requirement.
- Starting July 1, 2026, a proficiency assessment is required before your first active renewal — don't wait until the last minute to prepare.
- Retain all certificates of attendance for at least 3 years after your renewal date; OREA can audit at any time.
Sources
Each figure on this page is taken directly from the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA)'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.