Indiana real estate license and CE requirements
What the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Indiana licenses brokers only; managing broker is an eligibility a broker earns, not a separate license. Continuing education is tracked by CE year, July 1 to June 30, at 12 hours a year, and licenses renew every three years, which works out to 36 hours per renewal.
Brokers who serve as managing brokers must include at least 4 hours of managing broker content in each year they serve. New brokers have two years to complete 30 hours of post-licensing education, which covers their first two CE years. Proof is not filed at renewal in Indiana; the commission audits a random sample afterward.
Indiana at a glance
| Licensing body | Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Broker only: managing broker is an eligibility a broker earns, not a separate license |
| Broker CE | 36 hours every 3 yearsRequired topics: 12 hours each CE year (July 1 to June 30); brokers with managing broker eligibility must include at least 4 hours of managing broker content in any CE year they serve as a managing broker |
| Post-license education | Brokers licensed after June 30, 2014 must complete 30 hours of commission-approved post-licensing education within 2 years of issuance; this covers CE for two CE years. |
| Renewal | Licenses renew every 3 years; renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration. |
| Source | IREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) 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 Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency)" 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 Indiana 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 Indiana
How many CE hours does an Indiana broker need?
36 hours every 3 years, according to the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 12 hours each CE year (July 1 to June 30); brokers with managing broker eligibility must include at least 4 hours of managing broker content in any CE year they serve as a managing broker.
Is there post-license education in Indiana?
Brokers licensed after June 30, 2014 must complete 30 hours of commission-approved post-licensing education within 2 years of issuance; this covers CE for two CE years. Confirm the details with the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency).
Do ACI designations count toward Indiana CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Indiana Real Estate Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) and do not satisfy any part of Indiana's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.