Maine real estate license and CE requirements
What the Maine 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.
Maine's entry-level sales agent license lasts two years and cannot be renewed. To keep practicing, a sales agent moves up to associate broker, which takes two years of practice, a 60-hour associate broker course and a core course. Continuing education therefore applies to associate brokers, brokers and designated brokers.
Each renewal requires 21 hours over two years, including a 3-hour core course the Maine Real Estate Commission revises from time to time. The current course is Reasonable Care and Diligence, and a new core course, Evolving Risk and Responsibility, takes effect April 1, 2027.
Maine at a glance
| Licensing body | Maine Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Sales agent (two years, not renewable), associate broker, and broker or designated broker. CE applies from associate broker up |
| Associate broker CE | 21 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 3-hour Commission core course (Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course; Evolving Risk and Responsibility Core Course effective April 1, 2027) |
| Broker CE | 21 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 3-hour Commission core course (Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course; Evolving Risk and Responsibility Core Course effective April 1, 2027) |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Maine Real Estate Commission if you are newly licensed. |
| Source | Maine Real Estate Commission official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine
How many CE hours does a Maine associate broker need?
21 hours every 2 years, according to the Maine Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 3-hour Commission core course (Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course; Evolving Risk and Responsibility Core Course effective April 1, 2027).
How many CE hours does a Maine broker need?
21 hours every 2 years, according to the Maine Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 3-hour Commission core course (Reasonable Care and Diligence Core Course; Evolving Risk and Responsibility Core Course effective April 1, 2027).
Do ACI designations count toward Maine CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Maine's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.