• PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE CE

Pennsylvania Real Estate CE Renewal

14 hours every 2 years. Pennsylvania's State Real Estate Commission requirements are easy to meet online — here's what you need.

14 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

Pennsylvania CE requirements at a glance

Hours
14 hours of Commission-approved CE every 2-year license period
Deadline
Licenses expire May 31 of every even-numbered year, with no grace period
Topics
The Commission sets mandatory CE topics for each renewal period
Approval
Courses must be approved by the Commission before you complete them
First renewal
Specific new-licensee modules; see Pennsylvania first renewal
Renewal
Online through PALS; the salesperson fee is $96

Source: PA Real Estate Commission: Renewal Information · PA Real Estate Commission: Education Information

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Pennsylvania CE renewal: common questions

How many CE hours do Pennsylvania real estate agents need?

14 hours of Commission-approved continuing education during each two-year license period. The same 14 hours are required to reactivate a license.

When do Pennsylvania real estate licenses expire?

May 31 of every even-numbered year. The Commission emails a renewal notice about 60 days before, and there's no grace period.

Does any CE course count?

No. Courses must come from an approved education provider and be approved by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission before you complete them.

How do I renew?

Online through the PALS website; paper renewals are no longer offered. The renewal fee is $96 for salespersons and associate brokers and $126 for brokers.

Source: PA Real Estate Commission: Renewal Information · PA Real Estate Commission: Education Information