Oregon real estate license and CE requirements
What the Oregon Real Estate Agency asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Oregon calls its entry license a broker and its supervising license a principal broker. Both renew every two years at the end of the licensee's birth month with 30 hours of continuing education, including a law and rule required course and, since January 1, 2026, a 2-hour state and federal fair housing course.
The first active renewal in Oregon is built around an advanced practices course of 26 or 27 hours, depending on when it is taken, with separate versions for brokers and principal brokers. The Oregon Real Estate Agency revised several of these course lengths under House Bill 3137, so confirm the current figures before you enroll.
Oregon at a glance
| Licensing body | Oregon Real Estate Agency |
|---|---|
| License levels | Broker (entry level) and principal broker |
| Broker CE | 30 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Fair Housing (2 hrs) and Law and Rule Required Course, LARRC (2 or 3 hrs) every renewal; first active renewal also requires Broker Advanced Practices (26 or 27 hrs) |
| Principal broker CE | 30 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Fair Housing (2 hrs) and LARRC (2 or 3 hrs) every renewal; first active renewal as principal broker also requires Principal Broker Advanced Practices (26 or 27 hrs) |
| Post-license education | First active renewal must include the Broker Advanced Practices course (26 or 27 hrs) for brokers, or the Principal Broker Advanced Practices course for principal brokers, plus LARRC and Fair Housing. |
| Renewal | Licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month, every 2 years; the first license period is usually less than 2 years. |
| Source | OREA official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Oregon Real Estate Agency 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 Oregon Real Estate Agency" 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 Oregon 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 Oregon
How many CE hours does an Oregon broker need?
30 hours every 2 years, according to the Oregon Real Estate Agency (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Fair Housing (2 hrs) and Law and Rule Required Course, LARRC (2 or 3 hrs) every renewal; first active renewal also requires Broker Advanced Practices (26 or 27 hrs).
How many CE hours does an Oregon principal broker need?
30 hours every 2 years, according to the Oregon Real Estate Agency (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Fair Housing (2 hrs) and LARRC (2 or 3 hrs) every renewal; first active renewal as principal broker also requires Principal Broker Advanced Practices (26 or 27 hrs).
Is there post-license education in Oregon?
First active renewal must include the Broker Advanced Practices course (26 or 27 hrs) for brokers, or the Principal Broker Advanced Practices course for principal brokers, plus LARRC and Fair Housing. Confirm the details with the Oregon Real Estate Agency.
Do ACI designations count toward Oregon CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Oregon Real Estate Agency and do not satisfy any part of Oregon's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.