Vermont real estate license and CE requirements
What the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State) asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
Vermont's statute sets different renewal hours by license: 16 hours for salespersons and 24 for brokers in each two-year period. Four of those hours address legislation and other topics the Vermont Real Estate Commission specifies for the period.
New Vermont salespersons complete 8 hours of post-licensure education within 90 days of their first license. Licensees renewing for the first time after less than two years of licensure skip the CE requirement for that renewal, and synchronous virtual courses count as live training.
Vermont at a glance
| Licensing body | Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 16 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 4 hours must address legislation and other topics specified by the Commission (the 4-hour mandatory course) |
| Broker CE | 24 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: 4 hours must address legislation and other topics specified by the Commission (the 4-hour mandatory course) |
| Post-license education | Salespersons must complete 8 hours of Commission-approved post-licensure education within 90 days of initial license issuance, with proof uploaded at first renewal. |
| Renewal | Licenses renew every two years. OPR lists salesperson renewal as May 31 of even years and broker renewal as March 31 of even years. |
| Source | State code or rule text (Vermont), checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State) 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 Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State)" 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 Vermont 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 Vermont
How many CE hours does a Vermont salesperson need?
16 hours every 2 years, according to the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 4 hours must address legislation and other topics specified by the Commission (the 4-hour mandatory course).
How many CE hours does a Vermont broker need?
24 hours every 2 years, according to the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 4 hours must address legislation and other topics specified by the Commission (the 4-hour mandatory course).
Is there post-license education in Vermont?
Salespersons must complete 8 hours of Commission-approved post-licensure education within 90 days of initial license issuance, with proof uploaded at first renewal. Confirm the details with the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State).
Do ACI designations count toward Vermont CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the Vermont Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State) and do not satisfy any part of Vermont's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.