Missouri Real Estate CE Requirements, Explained
Last reviewed June 2026 against the official sources linked below. Requirements change — always confirm with your board before relying on them.
Total hours
12 hrs / 2 years
Core course
3 hrs (Fair Housing for 2026-2028)
Hard deadline
Sept 30 of even years
Issued by
Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC)
Missouri runs one of the lighter CE loads in the country - 12 hours every two years - but it pins down two things you have to get right: a 3-hour core course whose topic the Commission sets each cycle, and a fixed September 30 deadline in even-numbered years. The core topic is the part that changes, so the course that counted last cycle may not be this cycle's core.
Here is the full picture for salespersons, with the current core topic and the fixed deadline called out.
The base requirement: 12 hours every 2 years
The Missouri Real Estate Commission requires active salespersons to complete at least 12 hours of approved continuing education during the two-year license period before renewal. At least 3 of those hours must be an approved core course; the remaining 9 hours can be approved core or elective credit.
The core course changes each cycle
- At least 3 of your 12 hours must be the Commission's designated core course.
- For the 2026-2028 license period, the required core topic is Fair Housing.
- Because the core topic rotates by cycle, do not assume the course you took last period satisfies the current core requirement - verify the topic for your renewal.
- The other 9 hours may be any combination of approved core or elective courses.
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Missouri salesperson licenses expire on September 30 of even-numbered years, and your CE must be completed by midnight on that date. Credits need to be reported to the MOPRO system before you submit your renewal, so finishing courses well ahead of September 30 avoids a reporting-lag problem at the deadline. Keep your certificates as proof, especially for the core course.
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- Track the 12-hour total with a dedicated 3-hour core bucket - set to the current cycle's topic - plus your elective hours.
- Store each certificate as you finish, filed with the credit it proves.
- Reminders at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days before the September 30 deadline - early enough to clear the MOPRO reporting lag.
- Licensed in Missouri plus another state, or also an appraiser or MLO? Each license has its own card, deadline, and reminders in one dashboard.
- One-click dated packet of summary plus certificates for any audit or broker review.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Missouri real estate agents need?
At least 12 hours of approved continuing education every two-year license period, including a 3-hour approved core course.
What is the Missouri core course for the current cycle?
For the 2026-2028 license period, the required core course topic is Fair Housing. The core topic is set by the Commission and changes from cycle to cycle.
When does my Missouri real estate license expire?
Salesperson licenses expire on September 30 of even-numbered years, and CE must be completed by midnight on that date.
Do my Missouri CE hours need to be reported before I renew?
Yes. Credits must be reported to the MOPRO system before you submit your renewal, so finish your courses with a margin before September 30.
Official sources
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