Connecticut Real Estate First-Renewal CE
Connecticut does not require a separate post-license course. At your first renewal, complete the standard 12 hours of CE approved by the CT Real Estate Commission.
12 hours required
Connecticut first renewal at a glance
- Post-license course
- None. Connecticut has no separate post-licensing requirement
- New licensees
- No CE due if you passed the exam between March 1, 2026 and February 28, 2028
- Renewal
- Salesperson licenses expire May 31 of every even-numbered year
- Fee
- The full $578 renewal fee applies at your first renewal
- Sponsorship
- Inactive salespersons can't renew; have a sponsoring broker first
Source: CT DCP: Real Estate Salesperson Continuing Education · CT DCP: Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Renewal
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Connecticut CE Package
Kaplan's trusted CE curriculum meets all CT renewal requirements. Flexible scheduling and expert content for new and experienced agents alike.
Connecticut first renewal: common questions
Does Connecticut require post-licensing education?
No. There's no post-license course, and newly licensed salespersons in the current cycle are exempt from CE for their first renewal.
Am I exempt from CE for my first renewal?
If you passed a Connecticut licensing exam between March 1, 2026 and February 28, 2028, no CE is due for the 2028 renewal.
What do I pay at my first renewal?
The full renewal fee, $578 for salespersons, applies at the first renewal after your license is issued.
Source: CT DCP: Real Estate Salesperson Continuing Education · CT DCP: Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Renewal