Mississippi real estate license and CE requirements
What the Mississippi 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.
Mississippi asks for 16 hours of continuing education every two years, and its license law lets the commission prescribe up to 8 of those hours as required subjects. We could not confirm the current required topics, so check them with the Mississippi Real Estate Commission before you enroll.
New licensees in Mississippi start with a temporary license and complete a 30-hour post-license course within 12 months before a permanent license is issued. Those hours do not count as CE, but finishing the course exempts the licensee from the 16 hours at the first renewal of the permanent license. Our figures come from search results on the commission's own site.
Mississippi at a glance
| Licensing body | Mississippi Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 16 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Commission may set required subjects, not to exceed 8 of the 16 hours; current required topics not confirmed |
| Broker CE | 16 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Commission may set required subjects, not to exceed 8 of the 16 hours; current required topics not confirmed |
| Post-license education | 30-hour post-license course completed within 12 months of the temporary license being issued; required before a permanent license is issued. |
| Renewal | Proof of CE is due on or before the license expiration date. |
| Source | MREC official PDF, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi
How many CE hours does a Mississippi salesperson need?
16 hours every 2 years, according to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Commission may set required subjects, not to exceed 8 of the 16 hours; current required topics not confirmed.
How many CE hours does a Mississippi broker need?
16 hours every 2 years, according to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Commission may set required subjects, not to exceed 8 of the 16 hours; current required topics not confirmed.
Is there post-license education in Mississippi?
30-hour post-license course completed within 12 months of the temporary license being issued; required before a permanent license is issued. Confirm the details with the Mississippi Real Estate Commission.
Do ACI designations count toward Mississippi CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Mississippi's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.