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

The Montana Board of Realty Regulation says each active salesperson and broker must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education every licensing year, in real estate related courses. Supervising brokers take 4 of those hours in supervising broker courses. The renewal deadline is October 31 of each year.

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The rule, fact by fact

Course hours
At least 12 hours of continuing education every licensing yearThe Board's page applies this to each active salesperson and broker.
Verified. boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Supervising brokers
For supervising brokers, 4 hours must be in supervising broker coursesThose 4 hours are part of the 12, not extra.
Same source and date as above
Valid for
Renewal deadline is October 31 of each yearThe Board's rule covers all of its licensees, so the date is the same for everyone.
Same source and date as above

How to get it done

  1. Step 1. If your Montana license is active, plan on at least 12 hours of continuing education each licensing year. The Board says the hours must be in real estate related courses.

  2. Step 2. Read the Board's full rule before you pay for a course. The Board's renewal page points to ARM 24.210.667 for the complete continuing education requirements.

  3. Step 3. If you are a supervising broker, put 4 of your hours into supervising broker courses.

  4. Step 4. Finish your hours before October 31, the renewal deadline for every Board of Realty Regulation licensee.

Before you pay

This page rests on the Board of Realty Regulation's renewal page, which sends you to ARM 24.210.667 for the full rule. We haven't confirmed whether a salesperson in a first year owes the hours, whether an online course counts, or what a course costs. Check any course you plan to buy against that rule first.

Questions

When does Montana license renewal open?

Renewal opens 60 days before your expiration date. The Board encourages you to renew early in the renewal cycle.

Is anyone available to help while I renew?

The Board's online system is available 24/7 during the renewal cycle, but no staff is available to assist you after 5:00 p.m.

What happens if I wait until the last day to renew?

The Board says waiting until the last hours could mean no one is available to assist you, and this may cause your renewal to incur late fees.

What to do next

Read the Board of Realty Regulation's renewal page before you book a course. It links to the full rule.

boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov

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