Iowa
Real Estate Salesperson CE & renewal requirements in Iowa (2026)
36 CE hours per renewal, on a 36-month renewal cycle with Iowa Real Estate Commission (IREC).
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Renewal cycle
36months
Triennial cycle; all CE completed by Dec 31 of renewal year (no grace period)
CE hours
36
36 CE hours per renewal — 8 hrs Law Update, 4 hrs Ethics (mandatory each cycle), 24 hrs electives; at least 12 hrs must be live instruction
- Law Update
- Ethics
Administering boardIowa Real Estate Commission (IREC)
Verified against dial.iowa.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Iowa Real Estate Commission (IREC)
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- How often do real estate agents renew their license in Iowa?
- Triennial cycle; all CE completed by Dec 31 of renewal year (no grace period)
- How many CE hours do I need in Iowa?
- 36 CE hours per renewal. 8 hrs Law Update, 4 hrs Ethics (mandatory each cycle), 24 hrs electives; at least 12 hrs must be live instruction
- Where do I renew my Real Estate Salesperson license in Iowa?
- Through Iowa Real Estate Commission (IREC). We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.