North Dakota Real Estate License Requirements
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North Dakota Salesperson Pre Requirements
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If an applicant completed a commission-approved 45-hour pre-licensure course prior to January 1, 2021, this education is accepted by the Commission for two years after the date on the course certificate, and no additional pre-licensure education is required. However, those licensees who completed the 45-hour pre-licensure course must, within 1 year after initial licensure as a salesperson, complete 15 hours of post-licensure education. This post-licensure education can be any courses approved by the commission. The salesperson’s broker must furnish copies of these post-licensure certificates to the Commission.
An applicant for a salesperson’s license may take the examination prior to fulfillment of the pre-licensing education requirement however the Commission may not issue a salesperson’s license to an applicant until certification of the completion of the pre-licensing education is provided
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North Dakota Salesperson Continuing Education License Requirements
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Renewal Date: December 31st each year.
Continuing Education Date: November 15th each year.
All licenses expire on December 31st of each year. Proper application for renewal must be made on or before November 15th of each year to ensure a timely renewal for the upcoming license period.
There is no grace period for completing education. Those who do not have the required number of hours for an active license renewal, must renew to the inactive status until the required education has been completed.
Hours Required by North Dakota Real Estate Commission: 12 hours.
Per the ND Real Estate Commission – ย For the continuing education cycle for November 16,2025 through November 15, 2026:
Brokers/Broker Associates/Salespersons – Must complete a total of 12 hours of elective topics of ย the licensee’s choice. There is NO mandatory topic hours or courses for this CE cycle.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date. The North Dakota Real Estate Commission requires that all online courses be completed within one year of the enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
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Governing Agency
North Dakota Broker Continuing Education License Requirements
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Renewal Date: December 31st each year.
Continuing Education Date: November 15th each year.
All licenses expire on December 31st of each year. Proper application for renewal must be made on or before November 15th of each year to ensure a timely renewal for the upcoming license period.
There is no grace period for completing education. Those who do not have the required number of hours for an active license renewal, must renew to the inactive status until the required education has been completed.
Hours Required by North Dakota Real Estate Commission: 12 hours.
Per the ND Real Estate Commission: For the current continuing education cycle for November 16,2025 through November 15, 2026:
Brokers/Broker Associates/Salespersons – Must complete a total of 12 hours of elective topics of ย the licensee’s choice. There is NO mandatory topic hours or courses for this CE cycle.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date. The North Dakota Real Estate Commission requires that all online courses be completed within one year of the enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
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Governing Agency
Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the North Dakota Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. Itโs ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.