Delaware real estate license and CE requirements
What the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Delaware builds its 21 renewal hours out of seven 3-hour modules, each on a set theme: agency and fair housing, professional standards, real estate documents, office management, legislative issues, practices of real estate, and electives. Every license level follows the same modules, and licenses expire April 30 of even-numbered years.
New salespersons in Delaware also complete four 3-hour new-licensee modules within 90 days of being licensed. First-renewal hours are prorated by issue date, so someone licensed late in a cycle can owe far less than 21. Finishing the Delaware broker licensing course counts for all seven modules in that renewal period.
Delaware at a glance
| Licensing body | Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson, associate broker and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 21 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Seven 3-hr modules: Agency and Fair Housing, Professional Standards, Real Estate Documents, Office Management, Legislative Issues, Practices of Real Estate, Electives |
| Broker CE | 21 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Same seven 3-hr modules as salesperson |
| Post-license education | 12 hours (four 3-hr new salesperson modules: professional standards for new licensees, agreement of sale and buyer representation, real estate documents and seller representation, real estate professionalism) within 90 days of license issuance, in addition to renewal CE. |
| Renewal | Licenses expire April 30 of each even-numbered year; renewal period runs May 1 to April 30. |
| Source | DREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) 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 Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation)" 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 Delaware 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 Delaware'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 Delaware
How many CE hours does a Delaware salesperson need?
21 hours every 2 years, according to the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Seven 3-hr modules: Agency and Fair Housing, Professional Standards, Real Estate Documents, Office Management, Legislative Issues, Practices of Real Estate, Electives.
How many CE hours does a Delaware broker need?
21 hours every 2 years, according to the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Same seven 3-hr modules as salesperson.
Is there post-license education in Delaware?
12 hours (four 3-hr new salesperson modules: professional standards for new licensees, agreement of sale and buyer representation, real estate documents and seller representation, real estate professionalism) within 90 days of license issuance, in addition to renewal CE. Confirm the details with the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation).
Do ACI designations count toward Delaware CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) and do not satisfy any part of Delaware's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.