Pennsylvania real estate license and CE requirements
What the Pennsylvania State 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.
Pennsylvania asks for 14 hours every two years, and the State Real Estate Commission sets a mandatory topic for each cycle. For 2026 to 2028 it is 2 hours on protecting consumers' real property, personal property and information; the prior cycle required fair housing and agency instead.
Licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years with no grace period. First-time renewers skip the cycle's mandatory topic but complete the Commission's 14-hour course for new licensees. Courses must run at least two hours, and hours used to reactivate an expired license cannot also count toward renewal.
Pennsylvania at a glance
| Licensing body | Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 14 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 2026 to 2028 period: at least 2 of the 14 hours in Protecting Consumer's Real Property, Personal Property and Information |
| Broker CE | 14 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 2026 to 2028 period: at least 2 of the 14 hours in Protecting Consumer's Real Property, Personal Property and Information |
| Post-license education | In the first biennial period CE is required, new licensees must complete the Commission-developed 14-hour required course for new licensees (the general module plus either the residential or commercial module). |
| Renewal | Licenses expire May 31 of every even-numbered year; CE must be completed by the May 31 deadline and there is no grace period. |
| Source | SREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Pennsylvania State 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 Pennsylvania State 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
How many CE hours does a Pennsylvania salesperson need?
14 hours every 2 years, according to the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 2026 to 2028 period: at least 2 of the 14 hours in Protecting Consumer's Real Property, Personal Property and Information.
How many CE hours does a Pennsylvania broker need?
14 hours every 2 years, according to the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 2026 to 2028 period: at least 2 of the 14 hours in Protecting Consumer's Real Property, Personal Property and Information.
Is there post-license education in Pennsylvania?
In the first biennial period CE is required, new licensees must complete the Commission-developed 14-hour required course for new licensees (the general module plus either the residential or commercial module). Confirm the details with the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission.
Do ACI designations count toward Pennsylvania CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of Pennsylvania's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.