Maryland Real Estate CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Real Estate license in Maryland you need to satisfy the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 15 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Maryland requires for Real Estate renewal
| CE hours required | 15 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | MREC online licensing system (CE providers upload completed credits directly into the MREC system; no CE Broker) |
| Governing body | Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor |
Active salespersons must complete 15 hours of approved CE per two-year renewal cycle. For established (non-first) renewals the required topics are: 3 hrs Legal/Legislative Update, 3 hrs Ethics (must cover Maryland Code of Ethics, flipping, predatory lending and professionalism — NAR ethics is not a substitute), 3 hrs Principles of Brokerage Relationships & Disclosure / MREC agency, and 2 hrs Fair Housing, plus roughly 4 hrs of electives, totaling 15. The required Maryland-specific courses may not be substituted with out-of-state education. First-time renewal differs: new salespersons must take a different 15-hour set of mandatory post-licensing courses (e.g., Contracts, Property Management/Landlord-Tenant Law, Professionalism) that also may not be substituted. CE must be completed at least 30 days before the renewal date; a $75 late CE fee applies if completed late.
Full Real Estate renewal guide for Maryland (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Maryland Real Estate CE course providers
- The CE Shop
State-approved real estate CE packages built around each state's required topics.
- Kaplan Real Estate Education
CE courses, exam prep, and required law/ethics updates across most states.
- McKissock Learning
Large real estate CE library with state-specific renewal packages.
- Colibri Real Estate
Online CE and post-licensing education accepted in many states.
Maryland Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Maryland?
Maryland requires about 15 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active salespersons must complete 15 hours of approved CE per two-year renewal cycle. For established (non-first) renewals the required topics are: 3 hrs Legal/Legislative Update, 3 hrs Ethics (must cover Maryland Code of Ethics, flipping, predatory lending and professionalism — NAR ethics is not a substitute), 3 hrs Principles of Brokerage Relationships & Disclosure / MREC agency, and 2 hrs Fair Housing, plus roughly 4 hrs of electives, totaling 15. The required Maryland-specific courses may not be substituted with out-of-state education. First-time renewal differs: new salespersons must take a different 15-hour set of mandatory post-licensing courses (e.g., Contracts, Property Management/Landlord-Tenant Law, Professionalism) that also may not be substituted. CE must be completed at least 30 days before the renewal date; a $75 late CE fee applies if completed late.
Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Maryland?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor and the completion is reported through MREC online licensing system (CE providers upload completed credits directly into the MREC system; no CE Broker). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Maryland Real Estate CE?
Maryland uses MREC online licensing system (CE providers upload completed credits directly into the MREC system; no CE Broker) to track Real Estate continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.