• NORTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE CE

North Dakota Real Estate CE Renewal

Complete 15 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew your North Dakota real estate license, including mandatory topics required by the ND Real Estate Commission.

15 hours required

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

North Dakota CE requirements at a glance

Hours
12 hours of elective topics for the 2025-2026 CE cycle
Mandatory topics
None this cycle
Deadline
Renew by November 15, 2026 for 2027, or late fees apply
If CE is late
Renew inactive, then transfer to active on or after January 1, 2027 once CE is done
Daily limit
None
New salespersons
First licensed in 2026: exempt for the first renewal

Source: NDREC: Education

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ND Salesperson & Broker CE Package

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12 Hours

15-hour North Dakota CE renewal course from Colibri Real Estate.

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12-Hr. ND 2026 CE Package for REALTORS

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12-Hr. ND 2026 CE Package Plus ProPath

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This complete continuing education package includes 12 elective hours required for the November 16, 2025 through November 15, 2026 CE cycle.

12-Hr. ND 2026 CE Package

$119

12 Hours

This complete continuing education package includes 12 elective hours required for the November 16, 2025 through November 15, 2026 CE cycle.

12-Hr. ND 2026 CE Package for REALTORS

$119

12 Hours

This complete continuing education package includes 12 elective hours required for the November 16, 2025 through November 15, 2026 CE cycle.

12-Hr. ND 2026 CE Package Plus ProPath

$149

12 Hours

This complete continuing education package includes 12 elective hours required for the November 16, 2025 through November 15, 2026 CE cycle.

North Dakota CE renewal: common questions

How many CE hours do North Dakota real estate licensees need?

For the 2025-2026 cycle, resident salespersons, broker associates and brokers need 12 hours of elective topics of their choice. There are no mandatory topics this cycle.

When is the renewal deadline?

Renew active or inactive licenses for 2027 by the end of the day on November 15, 2026, or late fees apply.

What if I haven't finished my CE?

Renew as inactive for 2027. Once your CE is completed, you can transfer to active effective January 1, 2027 or later.

Can teaching count as CE?

CE instructors can request 1 hour of credit per hour teaching a unique course, up to 50% of the required CE.

Source: NDREC: Education