North Carolina
Real Estate Salesperson CE & renewal requirements in North Carolina (2026)
8 CE hours per renewal, on a 12-month renewal cycle with North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC).
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Renewal cycle
12months
Annual license period, July 1 - June 30; CE due by June 10 each year
CE hours
8
8 CE hours per renewal — 8 hrs/yr: a mandatory 4-hr live General Update course plus 4 hrs self-paced elective coursework
- General Update (or Broker-in-Charge Update)
Administering boardNorth Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC)
Checked from superiorschoolnc.com · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC)
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- How often do real estate agents renew their license in North Carolina?
- Annual license period, July 1 - June 30; CE due by June 10 each year
- How many CE hours do I need in North Carolina?
- 8 CE hours per renewal. 8 hrs/yr: a mandatory 4-hr live General Update course plus 4 hrs self-paced elective coursework
- Where do I renew my Real Estate Salesperson license in North Carolina?
- Through North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC). 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.