Montana real estate license and CE requirements
What the Montana Board of Realty Regulation asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Montana renews every license every year: all Board of Realty Regulation licenses expire October 31, and each licensing year asks for 12 hours of continuing education. The board accepts courses approved through ARELLO, which widens the choice of providers.
Brokers who supervise others in Montana hold a supervising broker endorsement. Earning it takes an 8-hour approved course, and keeping it means 4 of each year's 12 hours must be supervising broker education. The board does not name other mandatory topics for salespersons.
Montana at a glance
| Licensing body | Montana Board of Realty Regulation |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker (supervising broker endorsement for brokers who supervise) |
| Salesperson CE | 12 hours every year |
| Broker CE | 12 hours every yearRequired topics: Supervising brokers: 4 of the 12 hours must be supervising broker continuing education |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the Montana Board of Realty Regulation if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | All Board of Realty Regulation licenses expire October 31 each year; renewal opens 60 days before; the licensing year runs November 1 through October 31. |
| Source | Montana Board of Realty Regulation official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Montana Board of Realty Regulation 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 Montana Board of Realty Regulation" 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 Montana 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 Montana
How many CE hours does a Montana salesperson need?
12 hours every year, according to the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (checked October 15, 2026).
How many CE hours does a Montana broker need?
12 hours every year, according to the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Supervising brokers: 4 of the 12 hours must be supervising broker continuing education.
Do ACI designations count toward Montana CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation and do not satisfy any part of Montana's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.