Real Estate License Renewal in Arkansas (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Arkansas is handled by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC), which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 12 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.

Arkansas Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Licenses are issued per calendar year and expire December 31. They must be renewed annually; the deadline to renew without penalty is September 30. Renewals submitted after September 30 incur a late penalty.
CE hours required	7 hours
Renewal fee	$60.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC)

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Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Arkansas

Active salespersons must complete 7 hours of continuing education each year to renew an active license for the upcoming calendar year. AREC publishes an annually approved list of CE topics rather than fixing the same mandatory subjects each cycle; the official pages reviewed did not enumerate specific required topics (e.g., a fixed law/ethics/fair-housing breakdown), so those are not asserted here. CE completed on or after October 1 may be applied toward the upcoming two calendar years' renewals. New licensees are separately required to complete post-license education (18 classroom hours for a new salesperson, due by the end of the sixth month after initial licensure) and do not need ongoing CE hours until their second active renewal after licensure. If no CE record is on file the license is placed on inactive status, and a $30 fee applies to reactivate.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Arkansas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) portal.
Complete the required 7 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: Renewal fee for a salesperson is $60 if paid on or before September 30; after September 30 a $20 penalty applies (effectively $80 total). License expires December 31 each year. CE providers generally report completions electronically to AREC, but the licensee remains responsible for ensuring CE is reported by the deadline. No third-party CE-tracking vendor (e.g., CE Broker) was identified on the official pages; CE is reported to AREC directly. The cycle is annual/12 months — an "ending December 31, 2026" biennial phrase appeared in one fetch but the FAQ and education pages both confirm annual per-calendar-year renewal.

Real Estate license renewal in Arkansas: frequently asked questions

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

Arkansas Real Estate licenses renew every 12 months. Licenses are issued per calendar year and expire December 31. They must be renewed annually; the deadline to renew without penalty is September 30. Renewals submitted after September 30 incur a late penalty.

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

Approximately 7 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active salespersons must complete 7 hours of continuing education each year to renew an active license for the upcoming calendar year. AREC publishes an annually approved list of CE topics rather than fixing the same mandatory subjects each cycle; the official pages reviewed did not enumerate specific required topics (e.g., a fixed law/ethics/fair-housing breakdown), so those are not asserted here. CE completed on or after October 1 may be applied toward the upcoming two calendar years' renewals. New licensees are separately required to complete post-license education (18 classroom hours for a new salesperson, due by the end of the sixth month after initial licensure) and do not need ongoing CE hours until their second active renewal after licensure. If no CE record is on file the license is placed on inactive status, and a $30 fee applies to reactivate. Confirm the current requirement with the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC).

Can I renew my Arkansas Real Estate license online?

Yes — Arkansas offers online renewal through the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $20 may apply. Contact the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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