Cheapest States to Renew a Real Estate License (2026)

Real estate salesperson renewal fees vary widely — and renewal cycles differ too (most states are two years, some four), which changes the true yearly cost. This table ranks the states we've verified from lowest published renewal fee to highest. States without a single fixed fee are listed separately. Every figure links to the full renewal guide for that state.

cheapest states to renew a real estate license, ranked

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1 Minnesota Real Estate renewal $40 24 mo
2 South Carolina Real Estate renewal $45 24 mo
3 North Carolina Real Estate renewal $50 12 mo
4 Arizona Real Estate renewal $60 24 mo
5 Indiana Real Estate renewal $60 36 mo
6 Utah Real Estate renewal $60 24 mo
7 Arkansas Real Estate renewal $60 12 mo
8 Florida Real Estate renewal $64 24 mo
9 New York Real Estate renewal $65 24 mo
10 Virginia Real Estate renewal $65 24 mo
11 Missouri Real Estate renewal $65 24 mo
12 Texas Real Estate renewal $66 24 mo
13 Tennessee Real Estate renewal $75 24 mo
14 Wisconsin Real Estate renewal $75 24 mo
15 West Virginia Real Estate renewal $75 12 mo
16 Louisiana Real Estate renewal $77 12 mo
17 Michigan Real Estate renewal $78 36 mo
18 Maryland Real Estate renewal $78 24 mo
19 Montana Real Estate renewal $80 12 mo
20 Pennsylvania Real Estate renewal $96 24 mo
21 New Hampshire Real Estate renewal $99 24 mo
22 New Jersey Real Estate renewal $100 24 mo
23 Mississippi Real Estate renewal $100 24 mo
24 Maine Real Estate renewal $100 24 mo
25 Massachusetts Real Estate renewal $103 24 mo
26 Alaska Real Estate renewal $120 24 mo
27 Georgia Real Estate renewal $125 48 mo
28 Iowa Real Estate renewal $125 36 mo
29 Kansas Real Estate renewal $125 24 mo
30 South Dakota Real Estate renewal $125 24 mo
31 North Dakota Real Estate renewal $125 12 mo
32 Kentucky Real Estate renewal $130 24 mo
33 Rhode Island Real Estate renewal $130 24 mo
34 District of Columbia Real Estate renewal $130 24 mo
35 Nebraska Real Estate renewal $180 24 mo
36 Nevada Real Estate renewal $195 24 mo
37 Illinois Real Estate renewal $200 24 mo
38 Oklahoma Real Estate renewal $220 36 mo
39 Vermont Real Estate renewal $220 24 mo
40 Washington Real Estate renewal $233 24 mo
41 Hawaii Real Estate renewal $268 24 mo
42 New Mexico Real Estate renewal $270 36 mo
43 Oregon Real Estate renewal $300 24 mo
44 California Real Estate renewal $350 48 mo
45 Connecticut Real Estate renewal $578 24 mo

States without a single published fee

These states don't publish a single fixed renewal fee — the requirement depends on factors covered on each state's full guide:

Based on 51 states verified against official boards. Figures change — confirm with your board before filing.

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