Real Estate License Renewal in Connecticut (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division, 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.

Connecticut Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Salesperson licenses expire May 31 of every even-numbered year (a 2-year cycle). DCP emails renewal notices to active salespersons roughly 30-45 days before expiration. A license must be active with a sponsoring broker to renew; inactive licenses cannot be renewed.
CE hours required	12 hours
Renewal fee	$578.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	PSI (CE completions reported by education providers to PSI; viewable via online data portal). Not CE Broker.
Governing body	Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division. automated research workflow (official connecticut real estate commission), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Connecticut

12 hours of CE from DCP-approved schools every two-year (even-year) renewal cycle, including a mandatory 3-hour current Connecticut real estate license law course; the remaining hours are electives. Per DCP/industry guidance the elective set for the 2024-2026 cycle includes a required course on understanding and preventing racial bias in real estate. CE must be completed by the advance deadline (Feb 28 of the even renewal year, i.e., about 3 months before the May 31 expiration). Licensees who passed the CT exam during the cycle are generally exempt from CE for that first cycle. Certificates must be retained at least 4 years for possible audit.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Connecticut

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division portal.
Complete the required 12 CE hours and confirm they appear in PSI (CE completions reported by education providers to PSI; viewable via online data portal). Not CE Broker..
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Fees verified on the official DCP renewal page: salesperson renewal $578 (late fee $57 if not received by expiration); broker is separate at $758 ($75 late). CE completion deadline is ~90 days before the May 31 expiration (Feb 28 of the renewal year), so CE timing is earlier than the renewal deadline itself. Renewal is via the State of Connecticut eLicense online portal; first-time online renewers must register. Exact inclusion of the racial-bias course in the mandatory elective set is per cycle-specific DCP guidance and may change between cycles.

Real Estate license renewal in Connecticut: frequently asked questions

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

Connecticut Real Estate licenses renew every 24 months. Salesperson licenses expire May 31 of every even-numbered year (a 2-year cycle). DCP emails renewal notices to active salespersons roughly 30-45 days before expiration. A license must be active with a sponsoring broker to renew; inactive licenses cannot be renewed.

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

Approximately 12 continuing-education hours per cycle. 12 hours of CE from DCP-approved schools every two-year (even-year) renewal cycle, including a mandatory 3-hour current Connecticut real estate license law course; the remaining hours are electives. Per DCP/industry guidance the elective set for the 2024-2026 cycle includes a required course on understanding and preventing racial bias in real estate. CE must be completed by the advance deadline (Feb 28 of the even renewal year, i.e., about 3 months before the May 31 expiration). Licensees who passed the CT exam during the cycle are generally exempt from CE for that first cycle. Certificates must be retained at least 4 years for possible audit. Confirm the current requirement with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division.

Can I renew my Connecticut Real Estate license online?

Yes — Connecticut offers online renewal through the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division. Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $57 may apply. Contact the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division promptly if your license has lapsed.

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