Connecticut real estate license and CE requirements
What the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Connecticut asks for 12 hours of continuing education every two years: a 3-hour mandatory course on Connecticut real estate license law plus 9 hours of electives. Salespersons and brokers run on offset windows, so the two groups take differently dated versions of the license law course and face different deadlines.
There is an unusual alternative here. Instead of sitting through the hours, a licensee may pass the 40-question Connecticut CE Examination during the cycle. The CE deadline falls three months before the renewal deadline, and the Department of Consumer Protection charges escalating late fees once it passes.
Connecticut at a glance
| Licensing body | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 2028 CT Real Estate License Law (3 hrs, mandatory) plus 9 hrs of real estate electives |
| Broker CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 2026 CT Real Estate License Law (3 hrs, mandatory) plus 9 hrs of real estate electives |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | Salesperson CE window March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2028; broker CE window September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026. The CE deadline is 3 months before the renewal deadline. |
| Source | DCP official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission 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 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission" 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 Connecticut requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
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.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about Connecticut
How many CE hours does a Connecticut salesperson need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 2028 CT Real Estate License Law (3 hrs, mandatory) plus 9 hrs of real estate electives.
How many CE hours does a Connecticut broker need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 2026 CT Real Estate License Law (3 hrs, mandatory) plus 9 hrs of real estate electives.
Do ACI designations count toward Connecticut CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Connecticut's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.