Real Estate License Renewal in Louisiana (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Louisiana is handled by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC), 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.

Louisiana Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Licenses are renewed annually. The timely renewal window runs August 1 through September 30. Licenses not renewed by September 30 enter delinquent renewal periods; the absolute deadline to renew and keep a license active is December 31, after which the license is no longer valid.
CE hours required	12 hours
Renewal fee	$77.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)

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Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Louisiana

Active salespersons must complete 12 hours of LREC-approved continuing education each year before renewal. Four of the 12 hours must be the annual LREC mandatory course topic designated by the Commission (for 2026 the mandatory topic is "Transparency, Technology, and Trust," required of both salespersons and brokers renewing active); the remaining 8 hours are electives from approved providers. CE must be completed on or before December 31. First-renewal/new licensees additionally face a separate post-licensing education requirement of 45 hours within 180 days of initial licensure; in the year completed, post-licensing hours may count toward part of the 12-hour annual CE requirement but cannot satisfy any LREC mandatory course topic.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Louisiana

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) portal.
Complete the required 12 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: Annual renewal handled online through the MyLREC Portal. The published salesperson renewal cost is bundled with the mandatory E&O insurance decision: the base license renewal fee is $70, which becomes $77 total when choosing third-party E&O (base $70 + $7 processing fee), or $219 total when buying the LREC group E&O policy. The $77 figure reported here is the renewal-fee-plus-processing cost with independent E&O; it is not a pure standalone renewal fee. Late/delinquent fees escalate: first delinquent period Oct 1–Nov 15 carries a $50 delinquent fee; second delinquent period Nov 16–Dec 31 carries a $50 delinquent fee for inactive licensees but $200 for active licensees. Missing the Dec 31 CE deadline is a violation subject to a fine citation. No CE Broker-style third-party tracking system was confirmed on the official LREC site.

Real Estate license renewal in Louisiana: frequently asked questions

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

Louisiana Real Estate licenses renew every 12 months. Licenses are renewed annually. The timely renewal window runs August 1 through September 30. Licenses not renewed by September 30 enter delinquent renewal periods; the absolute deadline to renew and keep a license active is December 31, after which the license is no longer valid.

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

Approximately 12 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active salespersons must complete 12 hours of LREC-approved continuing education each year before renewal. Four of the 12 hours must be the annual LREC mandatory course topic designated by the Commission (for 2026 the mandatory topic is "Transparency, Technology, and Trust," required of both salespersons and brokers renewing active); the remaining 8 hours are electives from approved providers. CE must be completed on or before December 31. First-renewal/new licensees additionally face a separate post-licensing education requirement of 45 hours within 180 days of initial licensure; in the year completed, post-licensing hours may count toward part of the 12-hour annual CE requirement but cannot satisfy any LREC mandatory course topic. Confirm the current requirement with the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC).

Can I renew my Louisiana Real Estate license online?

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

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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