How to renew your real estate license in Kentucky
Kentucky real estate licenses must be renewed every two years through the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC). To maintain an active license, Kentucky real estate sales associates and brokers must complete annual continuing education requirements, maintain Errors & Omissions insurance if active, and renew their license before March 31 of each even-numbered year.
- Kentucky real estate license renewal steps
- Step 1: Complete your continuing education requirements
- Step 2: Access the KREC eServices portal and verify your renewal eligibility
- Step 3: Submit your renewal application and pay your renewal fee
- Quick renewal facts
- Continue growing beyond renewal requirements
- FAQs
Kentucky real estate license renewal steps
Kentucky real estate licenses renew every two years, with renewal due by March 31 of even-numbered years. However, continuing education requirements must be completed every calendar year by December 31.
Step 1
Complete your continuing education requirements
Before renewing your license, complete all required continuing education.
Kentucky continuing education requirements: 6 hours
Currently, all actively licensed Kentucky agents must complete:
- 6 hours of continuing education annually
- 3 hours of law-approved continuing education
- 3 hours of approved elective continuing education
Kentucky Core Course requirement
Kentucky requires all active licensees subject to continuing education to complete the Kentucky Core Course once every four years.
The Kentucky Core Course:
- Is state-specific
- Satisfies the full 6-hour CE requirement during the year it is completed
- Cannot be substituted with another course
Licensees may verify when the Kentucky Core Course is due through their KREC eServices account.
Important continuing education reminders:
- Continuing education must be completed by December 31 every year
- Continuing education providers must be approved by KREC
- Continuing education courses require passing a final examination with a minimum score of 75%
- Courses generally permit a maximum of two exam attempts before the course must be retaken
- You may not repeat the same course within the same calendar year for credit
Post-licensing education requirements
Kentucky post-licensing education is separate from continuing education. Newly licensed agents must complete post-licensing courses within the first two years of licensure. Failure to complete post-licensing education may prevent license renewal eligibility.
Pro Tip: Complete continuing education early each year to avoid year-end scheduling issues and renewal delays.
Step 2
Access the KREC eServices portal and verify your renewal eligibility
Kentucky real estate license renewals are completed through the KREC eServices portal.
Before renewing:
- Verify your continuing education compliance
- Confirm your Kentucky Core Course status
- Review your contact information
- Verify your Errors & Omissions insurance status if renewing active
Licensees receive renewal notifications from KREC before renewal opens.
Renewals may be completed online through KREC eServices, or by submitting Form 208 (License Renewal Form) with payment by mail.
Step 3
Submit your renewal application and pay your renewal fee
Current Kentucky renewal fees include:
- Active agent or broker renewal fee: $130
- Inactive license renewal fee: $120
Additional fees may apply depending on your renewal status:
- Late renewal fee: $200 for licenses not renewed before the March 31 renewal deadline
- Continuing education/Kentucky Core Course penalty fee: $1,000 for failing to complete required continuing education or the Kentucky Core Course by the required deadline
- Commence inactive status fee: $10
- Terminating inactive status fee: $30
After submitting renewal:
- Save your payment confirmation
- Verify your updated license status in KREC eServices
- Download or print updated license records for your files
KREC does not accept payment by phone.
Quick renewal facts
Here are a few additional renewal details to keep in mind before submitting your application.
- Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
- Renewal deadline: March 31 of even-numbered years
- Continuing education deadline: December 31 annually
- Continuing education requirement: 6 hours
- Kentucky Core Course required: Every 4 years
- Active renewal fee: $130
- Inactive renewal fee: $120
- Late renewal fee: $200
- Continuing education/Core Course late penalty fee: $1,000
- Online renewal available: Yes
- Errors & Omissions insurance required for active licenses: Yes
- Errors & Omissions insurance required for inactive licenses: No
What happens if your Kentucky real estate license expires?
Failure to renew a Kentucky real estate license before March 31 of the renewal year results in license cancellation.
Cancelled licenses may require additional fees and reinstatement procedures before returning to active status.
Late continuing education penalties
Failure to complete required continuing education or the Kentucky Core Course by December 31 may result in:
- A $1,000 late education penalty
- Possible compliance violations
- Delays in renewal eligibility
Reactivating an inactive license
To reactivate an inactive Kentucky license, licensees generally must:
- Complete any outstanding continuing education
- Obtain Errors & Omissions insurance
- Submit reactivation documentation through KREC
- Pay applicable fees
Inactive licensees may not practice real estate until reactivation is approved.
Continue growing beyond renewal requirements
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Depending on your membership level, benefits may include:
- Unlimited access to state-approved continuing education courses in Kentucky
- Learning Snacks with short trainings, templates, checklists, and business resources
- Discounts on certifications like Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, and Real Estate AI Specialist (Included FREE in a Pro or Premier package)
- AI MasterTracks training focused on using AI for lead generation, client communication, marketing workflows, and repeat business strategies
Whether you’re focused on staying compliant, building expertise, or growing your business, a Colibri Real Estate CE Membership helps you continue building momentum throughout your real estate career.
Are you licensed in multiple states? Multi-state membership options are available!
Colibri Real Estate also offers CE packages and individual courses for Kentucky real estate professionals.
FAQs
The Kentucky Core Course is a mandatory state-specific continuing education course required once every four years for active Kentucky licensees.
The Core Course satisfies the full CE requirement during the year it is completed.
Failure to renew before March 31 results in license cancellation and may require additional reinstatement procedures and fees.
Yes. Kentucky real estate licenses may be renewed online through the KREC eServices portal.
Current renewal fees include:
– $130 for active licensees
– $120 for inactive licensees
Additional fees may apply for late renewal or continuing education violations.
Yes. Active Kentucky real estate licensees must maintain Errors & Omissions insurance to renew.
Post-licensing education is a 48-hour requirement for newly licensed agents during their first two years of licensure.
Continuing education is the ongoing 6-hour annual requirement for all licensees.
Licensees may verify approved continuing education providers through the Kentucky Real Estate Commission website and KREC eServices portal.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure they are meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.