• VERMONT REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSE

Vermont Real Estate Post-License Requirements

Vermont does not have a separate post-license course requirement. New licensees must complete their first 24-hour CE renewal cycle within 2 years of licensure.

24 hours required

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

Vermont post-license requirements at a glance

Hours
8 hours of post-licensure instruction
Deadline
Within 90 days of your initial salesperson license
Topics
Specified by the Commission, such as buyer representation, ethics, fair housing and red flags
CE
In addition to the 16 hours of required CE
Proof
Shown at your first renewal

Source: Vermont OPR: Salesperson Post-Licensure Education Requirement · Vermont OPR: Real Estate Salesperson Renewal Instructions (Feb. 2026)

Compare Vermont Post-License Courses

Post-License Course (9 Hrs)

$79

Vermont post-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

Vermont 24-Hour CE: First Renewal

$139

Kaplan's Vermont-approved CE package is ideal for new licensees completing their first renewal. Expert instruction covering all required topics and electives.

8-Hr. VT Post-Licensing Package Plus Professional Development

$149

8-Hr. VT Post-Licensing Package

$75

Vermont post-license: common questions

How many post-license hours do new Vermont salespersons need?

Eight hours of instruction on Commission-specified topics, completed within 90 days of your initial salesperson license.

Does it count toward my CE?

No. The 8 hours are in addition to the 16 hours of required continuing education.

Which courses count?

The Commission publishes a list of approved courses, typically 2-hour courses on topics like buyer representation, ethics, fair housing and red flags.

Source: Vermont OPR: Salesperson Post-Licensure Education Requirement · Vermont OPR: Real Estate Salesperson Renewal Instructions (Feb. 2026)