Real Estate License Renewal in Georgia (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Georgia is handled by the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GREC), which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 48 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.

Georgia Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	48 months
Deadline rule	Individual real estate licenses (including salespersons) are issued for a four-year term and must be renewed by the license's renewal due date. Renewal can be done up to 120 days (4 months) in advance; online renewal must be completed by midnight on the last day of the renewal month. Failing to renew by the due date causes the license to lapse and triggers a late fee.
CE hours required	36 hours
Renewal fee	$125.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GREC)

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Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Georgia

Active salespersons must complete 36 hours of Commission-approved continuing education per four-year renewal period (requirement effective July 1, 2015), including 3 hours on the topic of License Law from a GREC-approved license-law course (effective July 1, 2016). Caveat: holders of older licenses with a license number below 100,000 are exempt from CE for renewal. Georgia also has a separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement for new salespersons (a 25-hour Salesperson Postlicensing course that must be completed within the first year of licensure to keep the license active); this differs from the ongoing 36-hour CE cycle. The official education page fetched did not restate the postlicensing detail, so it is flagged but not the basis of the verified figure.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Georgia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GREC) portal.
Complete the required 36 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: Standard renewal fee is $125; renewing online is discounted by $25 to $100. A $100 late fee is incurred if not renewed by the due date. GREC recommends renewing to Inactive status (no late fee) if CE is not yet posted by the deadline, then reactivating via a free Change Application once courses post. Online renewal is available 24/7 up to 120 days before the renewal date via "Login to Online Services." Same fee/cycle structure applies to salespersons, brokers, and community association managers. No third-party CE tracking vendor (e.g., CE Broker) identified; schools post completions directly to GREC. First-renewal postlicensing (25-hour) requirement noted in ce_details but not the verified core figure.

Real Estate license renewal in Georgia: frequently asked questions

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

Georgia Real Estate licenses renew every 48 months. Individual real estate licenses (including salespersons) are issued for a four-year term and must be renewed by the license's renewal due date. Renewal can be done up to 120 days (4 months) in advance; online renewal must be completed by midnight on the last day of the renewal month. Failing to renew by the due date causes the license to lapse and triggers a late fee.

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

Approximately 36 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active salespersons must complete 36 hours of Commission-approved continuing education per four-year renewal period (requirement effective July 1, 2015), including 3 hours on the topic of License Law from a GREC-approved license-law course (effective July 1, 2016). Caveat: holders of older licenses with a license number below 100,000 are exempt from CE for renewal. Georgia also has a separate first-renewal post-licensing education requirement for new salespersons (a 25-hour Salesperson Postlicensing course that must be completed within the first year of licensure to keep the license active); this differs from the ongoing 36-hour CE cycle. The official education page fetched did not restate the postlicensing detail, so it is flagged but not the basis of the verified figure. Confirm the current requirement with the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GREC).

Can I renew my Georgia Real Estate license online?

Yes — Georgia offers online renewal through the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GREC). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GREC) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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