Mississippi Real Estate CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Real Estate license in Mississippi you need to satisfy the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 16 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 Mississippi requires for Real Estate renewal
| CE hours required | 16 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) |
Active salespersons must complete 16 clock hours of approved CE per two-year renewal cycle. Of these, 8 hours are mandatory required-subject hours: 2 hours Mississippi License Law, 2 hours Mississippi Contract Law, and 4 hours Mississippi Agency Law; the remaining 8 hours are electives (which can include ethics, fair housing, etc.). Statute caps required subjects at 8 of the 16 hours. First-renewal distinction: a licensee who has satisfactorily completed the required post-license course and received a permanent license is exempt from the 16-hour CE requirement for the FIRST renewal of that permanent license. Additionally, a first-renewal applicant licensed not more than one year is not required to comply. Up to 6 excess hours earned in the final 3 months of a renewal period may be carried over to the next period. Licensees 65+ who have been licensed 25+ years are exempt; inactive licensees are not required to do CE but must make up missed hours before reactivating.
Full Real Estate renewal guide for Mississippi (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires about 16 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active salespersons must complete 16 clock hours of approved CE per two-year renewal cycle. Of these, 8 hours are mandatory required-subject hours: 2 hours Mississippi License Law, 2 hours Mississippi Contract Law, and 4 hours Mississippi Agency Law; the remaining 8 hours are electives (which can include ethics, fair housing, etc.). Statute caps required subjects at 8 of the 16 hours. First-renewal distinction: a licensee who has satisfactorily completed the required post-license course and received a permanent license is exempt from the 16-hour CE requirement for the FIRST renewal of that permanent license. Additionally, a first-renewal applicant licensed not more than one year is not required to comply. Up to 6 excess hours earned in the final 3 months of a renewal period may be carried over to the next period. Licensees 65+ who have been licensed 25+ years are exempt; inactive licensees are not required to do CE but must make up missed hours before reactivating.
Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Mississippi?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Mississippi Real Estate CE?
Mississippi generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.