Louisiana real estate license and CE requirements
What the Louisiana 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.
Louisiana is an annual-CE state: 12 hours every year, due by December 31, from a vendor the Louisiana Real Estate Commission has certified. Each year the commission sets a mandatory topic; for 2026 it is titled Transparency, Technology, and Trust, and brokers take a separate Broker Leadership and Compliance course as well.
New Louisiana licensees complete 45 hours of post-licensing education within 180 days of their initial license, ending in an exam. Those hours can count toward the 12 annual hours but never toward the mandatory topic. Commercial agents may substitute a commission-approved commercial course for the general mandatory topic, but not for the broker course.
Louisiana at a glance
| Licensing body | Louisiana Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker (associate broker for brokers working under another broker) |
| Salesperson CE | 12 hours every yearRequired topics: Annual LREC mandatory course topic (rule requires a four-hour annual topic); 2026 Mandatory: Transparency, Technology, and Trust |
| Broker CE | 12 hours every yearRequired topics: 2026 Mandatory (Transparency, Technology, and Trust) plus the 2026 Broker Mandatory: Broker Leadership & Compliance, required for brokers and associate brokers renewing active |
| Post-license education | 45 hours within 180 days of the initial or upgraded license date; one-time requirement ending in an exam. |
| Renewal | CE must be completed on or before December 31 each year through an LREC-certified vendor. |
| Source | LREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Technology and security show up in Louisiana's required CE. The CAIRE covers AI and the modern tool stack, including privacy and wire-fraud safety.
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 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 Louisiana
How many CE hours does a Louisiana salesperson need?
12 hours every year, according to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Annual LREC mandatory course topic (rule requires a four-hour annual topic); 2026 Mandatory: Transparency, Technology, and Trust.
How many CE hours does a Louisiana broker need?
12 hours every year, according to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 2026 Mandatory (Transparency, Technology, and Trust) plus the 2026 Broker Mandatory: Broker Leadership & Compliance, required for brokers and associate brokers renewing active.
Is there post-license education in Louisiana?
45 hours within 180 days of the initial or upgraded license date; one-time requirement ending in an exam. Confirm the details with the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.
Do ACI designations count toward Louisiana CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Louisiana's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.