Kansas real estate license and CE requirements
What the Kansas 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.
Kansas licensees renew on terms of up to two years with 12 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of the Kansas Required Core. Hours only count if they are taken after the Kansas license is issued, and a course labeled core in another state does not satisfy the Kansas core.
The Kansas Real Estate Commission's site blocked our direct requests, so some of the core and cycle detail on this page comes from search results on the commission's own domain. A license on deactivated status needs no CE, and a late renewal is allowed for six months after expiration with a fee.
Kansas at a glance
| Licensing body | Kansas Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Kansas Required Core (3 hrs), plus up to 9 elective hrs |
| Broker CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Kansas Required Core (3 hrs), plus up to 9 elective hrs |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Kansas Real Estate Commission if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | License terms are not more than two years from issuance or renewal; late renewal is allowed within six months after expiration with a late fee. |
| Source | State code or rule text (Kansas), checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas
How many CE hours does a Kansas salesperson need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Kansas Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Kansas Required Core (3 hrs), plus up to 9 elective hrs.
How many CE hours does a Kansas broker need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Kansas Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Kansas Required Core (3 hrs), plus up to 9 elective hrs.
Do ACI designations count toward Kansas CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Kansas's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.