Arizona real estate license and CE requirements
What the Arizona Department of Real Estate asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Arizona counts continuing education over each 24-month license period, and the number depends on your role. Salespersons and most associate brokers need 24 hours, while designated brokers, who answer for an entire office, need 30 hours and a Broker Management Clinic on top.
The Arizona Department of Real Estate spreads the required hours across six mandatory categories of at least three hours each, covering ground such as agency law, the Commissioner's Standards and fair housing. Since January 2025, renewals also include an hour each on Firewise, deed fraud and Arizona water, a reminder that land and water questions are part of practice in the desert Southwest.
Arizona at a glance
| Licensing body | Arizona Department of Real Estate |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson, associate broker and designated broker (most associate brokers follow the salesperson figures) |
| Salesperson CE | 24 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 3 hrs in each of six mandatory categories set by rule (A.A.C. R4-28-402), including Agency Law, Commissioner's Standards and Fair Housing; remaining hours in general real estate or business brokerage |
| Designated broker CE | 30 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Same mandatory categories as salespersons; designated brokers also complete a Broker Management Clinic. Associate brokers not covered by A.R.S. 32-2151.01(G) need 24 hours |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Arizona Department of Real Estate if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | Hours accrue over each 24-month period of licensure. |
| Source | State code or rule text (Arizona), checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Arizona Department of Real Estate is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the Arizona Department of Real Estate" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the Arizona requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
Agency appears in Arizona's required topics. The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Questions about Arizona
How many CE hours does an Arizona salesperson need?
24 hours every 2 years, according to the Arizona Department of Real Estate (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 3 hrs in each of six mandatory categories set by rule (A.A.C. R4-28-402), including Agency Law, Commissioner's Standards and Fair Housing; remaining hours in general real estate or business brokerage.
How many CE hours does an Arizona designated broker need?
30 hours every 2 years, according to the Arizona Department of Real Estate (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Same mandatory categories as salespersons; designated brokers also complete a Broker Management Clinic. Associate brokers not covered by A.R.S. 32-2151.01(G) need 24 hours.
Do ACI designations count toward Arizona CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate and do not satisfy any part of Arizona's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.