Real Estate License Renewal in Mississippi (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC), 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.

Mississippi Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Active salesperson licenses renew on a two-year (biennial) cycle, with the renewal due on or before the license expiration date (the renewal application/CE proof must be submitted before expiration). Mississippi statute (73-35-18) ties the 16-hour CE requirement to each two-year renewal. A licensee who fails to renew after the fee becomes due (after a written-notice grace period) has the license automatically cancelled; renewing within the grace period requires a 100% penalty.
CE hours required	16 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC). automated research workflow (official mississippi real estate commission), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in Mississippi

Active salespersons must complete 16 clock hours of approved CE per two-year renewal cycle. Of these, 8 hours are mandatory required-subject hours: 2 hours Mississippi License Law, 2 hours Mississippi Contract Law, and 4 hours Mississippi Agency Law; the remaining 8 hours are electives (which can include ethics, fair housing, etc.). Statute caps required subjects at 8 of the 16 hours. First-renewal distinction: a licensee who has satisfactorily completed the required post-license course and received a permanent license is exempt from the 16-hour CE requirement for the FIRST renewal of that permanent license. Additionally, a first-renewal applicant licensed not more than one year is not required to comply. Up to 6 excess hours earned in the final 3 months of a renewal period may be carried over to the next period. Licensees 65+ who have been licensed 25+ years are exempt; inactive licensees are not required to do CE but must make up missed hours before reactivating.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in Mississippi

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) portal.
Complete the required 16 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 verified from MREC homepage: effective July 1, 2024, the salesperson renewal fee decreased from $120 to $100 per renewal period; the 100% late-renewal penalty still applies to all categories (so a late salesperson renewal effectively doubles to ~$200, i.e., a $100 penalty added). The statute (73-35-18 / fee schedule) lists statutory MAXIMUMS ($60/year salesperson) that differ from the actually-published fee — the $100 figure is the current published amount. CE topic breakdown (2 License Law / 2 Contract Law / 4 Agency / 8 elective) confirmed via CE provider; statute confirms 16 hours total with up to 8 required-subject hours. Renewal is handled through the MREC online licensee portal (login at mrec.ms.gov). No CE Broker / third-party CE tracking system identified; CE attendance is reported by approved providers directly to the Commission via class rosters/certificates.

Real Estate license renewal in Mississippi: frequently asked questions

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

Mississippi Real Estate licenses renew every 24 months. Active salesperson licenses renew on a two-year (biennial) cycle, with the renewal due on or before the license expiration date (the renewal application/CE proof must be submitted before expiration). Mississippi statute (73-35-18) ties the 16-hour CE requirement to each two-year renewal. A licensee who fails to renew after the fee becomes due (after a written-notice grace period) has the license automatically cancelled; renewing within the grace period requires a 100% penalty.

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

Approximately 16 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active salespersons must complete 16 clock hours of approved CE per two-year renewal cycle. Of these, 8 hours are mandatory required-subject hours: 2 hours Mississippi License Law, 2 hours Mississippi Contract Law, and 4 hours Mississippi Agency Law; the remaining 8 hours are electives (which can include ethics, fair housing, etc.). Statute caps required subjects at 8 of the 16 hours. First-renewal distinction: a licensee who has satisfactorily completed the required post-license course and received a permanent license is exempt from the 16-hour CE requirement for the FIRST renewal of that permanent license. Additionally, a first-renewal applicant licensed not more than one year is not required to comply. Up to 6 excess hours earned in the final 3 months of a renewal period may be carried over to the next period. Licensees 65+ who have been licensed 25+ years are exempt; inactive licensees are not required to do CE but must make up missed hours before reactivating. Confirm the current requirement with the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC).

Can I renew my Mississippi Real Estate license online?

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

What happens if I let my Mississippi 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 Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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