Licensing requirements

The DLCP licensing platform is in the process of switching to a new system, so there is currently no way to confirm course completion/earned hours nor for GCAAR to report your course completion to DLCP. Please continue to account for your course completion certificates received as a D.C. licensee, as this is the simplest way to track your completion--your continuing education credits could be subject to audit for up to five years, per Commission regulation.

More information for D.C. licensees is available here. 

License renewals in the District of Columbia are on a two-year cycle, in every odd numbered year: February 28 for brokers and property managers and August 31 for sales agents.

An applicant for renewal of any license that expires on February 28 or August 31, must retain proof of completing approved continuing education (CE) credit in the following subjects:

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Salesperson - 15 hours total

Broker - 15 hours total

Property Manager - 15 hours total

If you are a new licensee who earned your license through examination and this is your first license renewal, then you are exempt from taking CE courses per DC regulation 2605.1.

This statement does not necessarily apply to licensees who are on Inactive status or who apply for Reinstatement, and who make their licenses active.

For more information, please contact DLCP's Occupational and Professional Licensing Division using its online inquiry form, via email at dlcp@dc.gov, or by phone at (202) 671-4500. 

Verify Your Maryland CE Credits.

NEW MD LICENSEE RENEWAL – Effective 10/1/2023 - New requirements are in effect for post-licensing CE classes for NEW Maryland agents.  Agents have to take 15 hours during the 2-year period prior to their first renewal instead of 15 hours that non-first-time renewals take. Anyone with a new license issued until Sept 30, 2023 still does the previously required 15-hour class. Non-first-time renewals still do the previously required 15-hour class.

These are mandatory topics and may not be substituted with other education or continuing education from another state in which the individual is licensed.

Continuing Education Procedure Changes (Effective October 1, 2024):

Under the updated Maryland Broker Act (Annotated Code of Maryland, Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 17), all licensees renewing on or after October 1, 2024, must complete their CE coursework 30 days prior to their renewal date. 

CE providers, including GCAAR, have up to 14 days to submit course completion credits to the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC).

Please note that renewal cannot proceed until all required CE hours are submitted. CE credits submitted within 30 days of renewal will result in a reinstatement fee, currently set at $168.

We encourage licensees to check their CE status in the licensing portal and ensure all hours are properly reported well before their renewal date. GCAAR is unable to access or verify your CE completion status.

For more details, visit the Maryland Real Estate Commission website.

For CE requirements for commercial licensees, visit the Maryland Real Estate Commission website.

For additional information, please call the Maryland Real Estate Commission at 410-230-6200 or email mrec@dllr.state.md.us.

Verify Your Virginia CE Credits.

VA LICENSE NEW RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS – Effective 07/01/2024 - New CE hour requirements in place for your next renewal period after your current expiration date. The change reduces elective hours for salespersons and brokers and adds a mandatory requirement for two hours each in legal updates, agency, and contracts. More information can be found on the Bill: HB383/SB330, or by calling 804-367-8500.

Current renewal period

Salespersons - Must complete 16 hours of Continuing Education (CE)

Brokers - must complete 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) 

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Next renewal cycle

Salespersons - Must complete 16 hours of Continuing Education (CE)

Brokers - must complete 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) 

For additional information, please call the Virginia Real Estate Commission at 804-367-8500 or email REBoard@dpor.virginia.gov.