Nevada real estate license and CE requirements
What the Nevada Real Estate Division asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Nevada asks for 36 hours every two years, and at least half must be live instruction. The required list is long: agency, contracts (6 hours), ethics, Nevada law and legislation, and risk reduction, with brokers and broker-salespersons adding 6 hours of broker management.
A first Nevada license lasts only one year and is renewed with a 30-hour post-licensing course rather than standard CE; after that, renewals run two years. The Nevada Real Estate Division's site blocked direct access, so these figures come from search results on its own domain. Confirm them with the Division.
Nevada at a glance
| Licensing body | Nevada Real Estate Division |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson, broker-salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 36 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Agency (3 hrs), Contracts (6 hrs), Ethics (3 hrs), Nevada Law and Legislation (3 hrs), Risk Reduction (3 hrs), plus 18 hrs of designated or general topics |
| Broker CE | 36 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Broker Management (6 hrs), Agency (3 hrs), Contracts (6 hrs), Ethics (3 hrs), Nevada Law (3 hrs), Risk Reduction (3 hrs), plus 12 hrs of Division-approved topics (applies to brokers and broker-salespersons) |
| Post-license education | 30-hour post-licensing course for first-time licensees, tied to the first renewal (the original license is valid for one year); certain licensees with prior or out-of-state licenses take 36 hours of CE instead. |
| Renewal | Original licenses are valid for one year, ending on the last day of the month in which the license was obtained; subsequent renewals are for 2 years. |
| Source | NRED official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Nevada Real Estate Division 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 Nevada Real Estate Division" 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 Nevada requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Certified Transaction Coordination Specialist
Carry every deal from signed contract to closing without a missed deadline.
Nevada's required topics touch contracts, financing or closing. The CTCS covers contract terms, deadlines and coordinating a deal from signed contract to closing.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
Agency appears in Nevada's required topics. The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
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.
Questions about Nevada
How many CE hours does a Nevada salesperson need?
36 hours every 2 years, according to the Nevada Real Estate Division (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Agency (3 hrs), Contracts (6 hrs), Ethics (3 hrs), Nevada Law and Legislation (3 hrs), Risk Reduction (3 hrs), plus 18 hrs of designated or general topics.
How many CE hours does a Nevada broker need?
36 hours every 2 years, according to the Nevada Real Estate Division (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Broker Management (6 hrs), Agency (3 hrs), Contracts (6 hrs), Ethics (3 hrs), Nevada Law (3 hrs), Risk Reduction (3 hrs), plus 12 hrs of Division-approved topics (applies to brokers and broker-salespersons).
Is there post-license education in Nevada?
30-hour post-licensing course for first-time licensees, tied to the first renewal (the original license is valid for one year); certain licensees with prior or out-of-state licenses take 36 hours of CE instead. Confirm the details with the Nevada Real Estate Division.
Do ACI designations count toward Nevada CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division and do not satisfy any part of Nevada's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.