Missouri real estate license and CE requirements
What the Missouri 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.
Missouri asks for 12 hours every two years, and at least 3 must be an approved core course whose subject rotates each renewal period. For 2026 to 2028 the core subject is fair housing; for 2028 to 2030 it moves to agency. Licensees may take all 12 hours as core courses if they want to.
Brokers and salespersons renew on different dates in Missouri: broker licenses expired June 30, 2026 and salesperson licenses September 30, 2026, opening the current period. Anyone seeking credit for a course that is not preapproved must apply to the Missouri Real Estate Commission 90 days before expiration.
Missouri at a glance
| Licensing body | Missouri Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 3 of the 12 hours in an approved CORE course; for 2026 to 2028 the CORE course must be Fair Housing |
| Broker CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 3 of the 12 hours in an approved CORE course; for 2026 to 2028 the CORE course must be Fair Housing |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Missouri Real Estate Commission if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | Broker licenses expired June 30, 2026 and salesperson licenses September 30, 2026, starting the 2026 to 2028 period. Requests for credit on courses that are not preapproved are due 90 days before expiration. |
| Source | MREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri
How many CE hours does a Missouri salesperson need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Missouri Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 3 of the 12 hours in an approved CORE course; for 2026 to 2028 the CORE course must be Fair Housing.
How many CE hours does a Missouri broker need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the Missouri Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 3 of the 12 hours in an approved CORE course; for 2026 to 2028 the CORE course must be Fair Housing.
Do ACI designations count toward Missouri CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Missouri Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Missouri's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.