Real Estate License Renewal in Arizona (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Arizona is handled by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Arizona Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Salesperson licenses are issued for a two-year term and renew for successive two-year periods. The license must be renewed on or before its expiration date, which is the last day of the month in which the license was originally issued (two years out). Renewals received after expiration are treated as late and incur the higher late-renewal fee.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$60.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)

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Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Arizona

An active salesperson must complete 24 hours of ADRE-approved continuing education during each two-year renewal period. The hours are distributed across required category minimums (commonly cited as 3 hours each in Agency Law, Commissioner's Standards/Disclosure, Contract Law, Disclosure, Fair Housing, and Real Estate Legal Issues, plus Elective hours; surplus category hours flow to Elective). Effective January 1, 2025, three of the required hours must include one hour each on Firewise (fire safety/prevention), Deed Fraud, and Arizona Water rights. The system blocks renewal if any required category is deficient even when total hours are met. Code of Ethics is NOT an ADRE requirement (only a private association membership requirement). The first renewal uses the same 24-hour CE structure; Arizona does not impose a separate post-licensing course distinct from ongoing CE (pre-license education is the separate 90-hour course plus 6-hour contract writing course taken before initial licensure).

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Arizona

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Governing body is the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), an independent state agency. Renewal is done through the online Licensee Login portal (ptl.az.gov/dre) where the licensee submits CE completions and selects "Renew My License," answers questions, and pays. Official fee schedule (azre.gov/all-adre-resources/fees): timely individual salesperson renewal $60, late renewal $125, reinstatement +$5 per A.R.S. 32-2131; broker renewal differs ($120/$245). CE certificates are self-submitted by the licensee (not auto-reported by schools); ADRE does not use a third-party CE tracking vendor like CE Broker. "Eligible" status (formerly "inactive") means CE is current but not associated with a broker; a separate "Inactive" status lets a license be held up to 15 years without CE, but CE must be brought current before reactivating. Exact per-category hour split is governed by Arizona Administrative Code R4-28-402; the 24-hour total and the three new 1-hour topics are confirmed on official ADRE pages.

Real Estate license renewal in Arizona: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Real Estate license in Arizona?

Arizona Real Estate licenses renew every 24 months. Salesperson licenses are issued for a two-year term and renew for successive two-year periods. The license must be renewed on or before its expiration date, which is the last day of the month in which the license was originally issued (two years out). Renewals received after expiration are treated as late and incur the higher late-renewal fee.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Real Estate license in Arizona?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. An active salesperson must complete 24 hours of ADRE-approved continuing education during each two-year renewal period. The hours are distributed across required category minimums (commonly cited as 3 hours each in Agency Law, Commissioner's Standards/Disclosure, Contract Law, Disclosure, Fair Housing, and Real Estate Legal Issues, plus Elective hours; surplus category hours flow to Elective). Effective January 1, 2025, three of the required hours must include one hour each on Firewise (fire safety/prevention), Deed Fraud, and Arizona Water rights. The system blocks renewal if any required category is deficient even when total hours are met. Code of Ethics is NOT an ADRE requirement (only a private association membership requirement). The first renewal uses the same 24-hour CE structure; Arizona does not impose a separate post-licensing course distinct from ongoing CE (pre-license education is the separate 90-hour course plus 6-hour contract writing course taken before initial licensure). Confirm the current requirement with the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).

Can I renew my Arizona Real Estate license online?

Yes — Arizona offers online renewal through the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Arizona Real Estate license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $125 may apply. Contact the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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