Georgia real estate license and CE requirements
What the Georgia 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.
Georgia renews licenses every four years and asks for 36 hours of continuing education across that span, including a 3-hour license law course for everyone. Since July 1, 2025, brokers must devote 18 of their 36 hours to broker-specific subjects: training and supervising licensees, reviewing brokerage agreements, or managing a firm.
New Georgia salespersons face a firm first-year deadline: a 25-hour post-license course, completed within the first year, or the license lapses. Long-time licensees with a license number below 100,000 are exempt from CE, under the Georgia Real Estate Commission's rules.
Georgia at a glance
| Licensing body | Georgia Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 36 hours every 4 yearsRequired topics: License Law (3 hrs); remaining hours on approved topics |
| Broker CE | 36 hours every 4 yearsRequired topics: License Law (3 hrs) plus 18 hrs of Broker CE (training licensees, supervising licensees, reviewing brokerage agreements, or managing a firm); remaining 15 hrs on any approved topic |
| Post-license education | Salespersons must complete a 25-hour Salespersons Postlicense course in their first year of licensure, or the license lapses. |
| Renewal | Licenses renew every 4 years; renewal is available up to 120 days before the renewal date and must be completed by midnight of the renewal due date. |
| Source | GREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia
How many CE hours does a Georgia salesperson need?
36 hours every 4 years, according to the Georgia Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: License Law (3 hrs); remaining hours on approved topics.
How many CE hours does a Georgia broker need?
36 hours every 4 years, according to the Georgia Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: License Law (3 hrs) plus 18 hrs of Broker CE (training licensees, supervising licensees, reviewing brokerage agreements, or managing a firm); remaining 15 hrs on any approved topic.
Is there post-license education in Georgia?
Salespersons must complete a 25-hour Salespersons Postlicense course in their first year of licensure, or the license lapses. Confirm the details with the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
Do ACI designations count toward Georgia CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Georgia's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.