Here's what you need to renew your Washington DC Real Estate license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the District of Columbia 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.
Washington DC Real Estate: Sales Agent (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
9
Elective Hours:
6
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
08/31/2023
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Next Education Due Date:
08/31/2023
Online Info
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: August 31st of odd-numbered years.
2023 Hours Required by DCRA: 15 hours.
•9 mandatory hours
o3-hour DC Fair Housing
o3-hour DC Ethics
o3-hour DC Legislative Update
•3 hours in Property Management
•3 elective hours
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
2023 Hours Required by DCRA: 15 hours.
•9 mandatory hours
o3-hour DC Fair Housing
o3-hour DC Ethics
o3-hour DC Legislative Update
•3 hours in Property Management
•3 elective hours
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed via distance education.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Reporting is on hold as of now. Reporting will resume once new reporting system is launched by the state.
Rosters are submitted electronically every Monday. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Rosters are submitted electronically every Monday. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 7 days
Governing Agency
Name:
District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
Phone:
2024424320
Fax:
2024429445
Website:
https://www.dcopla.com/realestate/
Address:
1100 4th Street SW, Suite E500 Washington, 20024
Washington DC Real Estate: Broker and Associate Broker (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
9
Elective Hours:
6
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
02/28/2023
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Next Education Due Date:
02/28/2023
Online Info
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: February 28th of odd-numbered years.
2023 Hours Required by DCRA: 15 hours.
•9 mandatory hours
o3-hour DC Fair Housing
o3-hour DC Ethics
o3-hour DC Legislative Update
•3 hours in Property Management
•3 hours in Broker Supervision
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
2023 Hours Required by DCRA: 15 hours.
•9 mandatory hours
o3-hour DC Fair Housing
o3-hour DC Ethics
o3-hour DC Legislative Update
•3 hours in Property Management
•3 hours in Broker Supervision
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed via distance education.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Reporting is on hold as of now. Reporting will resume once new reporting system is launched by the state.
Rosters are submitted electronically every Monday. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Rosters are submitted electronically every Monday. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 7 days
Governing Agency
Name:
District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
Phone:
2024424320
Fax:
2024429445
Website:
https://www.dcopla.com/realestate/
Address:
1100 4th Street SW, Suite E500 Washington, 20024
Washington DC Real Estate: Property Manager (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
9
Elective Hours:
6
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
02/28/2023
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Next Education Due Date:
02/28/2023
Online Info
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: February 28th of odd-numbered years.
2023 Hours Required by DCRA: 15 hours.
•9 mandatory hours
o3-hour DC Fair Housing
o3-hour DC Ethics
o3-hour DC Legislative Update
•6 hours in Property Management
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
2023 Hours Required by DCRA: 15 hours.
•9 mandatory hours
o3-hour DC Fair Housing
o3-hour DC Ethics
o3-hour DC Legislative Update
•6 hours in Property Management
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed via distance education.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Reporting is on hold as of now. Reporting will resume once new reporting system is launched by the state.
Rosters are submitted electronically every Monday. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Rosters are submitted electronically every Monday. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 7 days
Governing Agency
Name:
District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
Phone:
2024424320
Fax:
2024429445
Website:
https://www.dcopla.com/realestate/
Address:
1100 4th Street SW, Suite E500 Washington, 20024
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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 that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.