• NORTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSE

North Dakota Real Estate First-Renewal CE

North Dakota does not require a separate post-license course. At your first renewal, complete the standard 15 hours of CE approved by the ND Real Estate Commission.

15 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: North Dakota Real Estate Commission

North Dakota first renewal at a glance

Post-license course
None for salespersons who took the 90-hour course
First renewal
Salespersons first licensed in 2026 are exempt from CE
Deadline
Renew by November 15
After that
12 hours of CE per cycle

Source: NDREC: Education · NDREC: How to Apply

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North Dakota CE Package

$39

Kaplan's ND first-renewal CE covers all 15 Commission-required hours with expert content and a flexible online format for newly licensed agents.

North Dakota first renewal: common questions

Does North Dakota require post-licensing education?

Not for salespersons who completed the current 90-hour pre-licensure course.

Do I need CE for my first renewal?

Salespersons first licensed in 2026 are exempt from CE for their first renewal.

When do I renew?

By the end of the day on November 15 for the following year.

Source: NDREC: Education · NDREC: How to Apply