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How many continuing education hours do I need to renew my Connecticut real estate salesperson license?

A Connecticut real estate salesperson who isn't exempt completes 12 continuing education (CE) credit hours between March 1, 2026 and February 28, 2028. One three-hour course is mandatory, and the other nine hours are electives. You can pass the 40-question Connecticut CE exam in the cycle instead.

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The rule, fact by fact

Course hours
12 credit hours per two-year cycle: one three-hour mandatory course, nine electivesThe mandatory course is titled 2028 CT Real Estate License Law.
Verified. portal.ct.gov (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Valid for
Complete the hours between March 1, 2026 and February 28, 2028That deadline falls 3 months before the renewal deadline.
Same source and date as above
Rule
Passing the 40-question Connecticut CE Examination in the cycle is an alternativeTo schedule it, contact PSI Examination Services, the testing company, and ask for the 40 Question exam.
Same source and date as above

How to get it done

  1. Step 1. Check whether you are exempt. No CE is due if you passed a Connecticut licensing exam between March 1, 2026 and February 28, 2028, or if you reinstated your license or received it through full reciprocity on or after January 1, 2028. Otherwise CE is required, and that covers a license earned by reciprocity.

  2. Step 2. Pick a course Connecticut has approved. Only CT-approved courses fill the requirement. Courses taken for another state's license don't count unless Connecticut also approved them or they pass the equivalency review.

  3. Step 3. Take the 12 hours: the three-hour mandatory course plus nine hours of electives. Or pass the 40-question exam instead. Finish by February 28, 2028, which is 3 months before the renewal deadline.

  4. Step 4. Attest to your CE when you renew. Keep your completion certificates and related records for at least four years in case of an audit.

Before you pay

This page covers salespersons and rests on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's CE page for them. We haven't confirmed a course price or whether an online course counts.

Before you pay, ask the provider whether the course is approved for Connecticut CE. Check that against the Department's list of approved courses.

Questions

What if I finish my CE late?

You pay $315 if you finish within 2 months after the deadline (March 1 to April 30), or $625 if you finish 2 to 4 months after it (May 1 to June 30). You may also face civil fines and revocation or suspension of your license if you don't complete CE.

Can other courses count toward the electives?

Some may. The Commission considers other courses one by one. Submit evidence of the course 30 days before the next Commission meeting, which must be 90 days before the end of the two-year CE period. Equivalency credit goes only toward the elective hours, and you still complete the 3 hour mandatory course.

Do I need CE if I only use my license for referrals?

Yes. All license holders must complete CE, and using your license only for referrals does not exempt you from Connecticut CE requirements.

Can I ask for a waiver?

If extenuating circumstances keep you from complying, you may apply for a waiver or an extension of time. Submit the request in writing at least 60 days before your renewal date. Include an explanation and verification of the hardship.

What to do next

Start with the Connecticut page on real estate salesperson continuing education. Then look at its list of approved courses.

portal.ct.gov

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