Pennsylvania 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
14 hours per 2 years
Renewal cycle
May 31, even years
Required topics
Agency + Fair Housing (varies by cycle)
Issued by
Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission
Pennsylvania keeps the number modest - 14 hours every two years - but it sets specific mandatory topics each cycle and runs a hard, shared deadline: May 31 of even-numbered years, the same date for everyone.
First-time renewers do not take the standard menu. They complete two seven-hour modules, which means knowing which track you are on before you buy a single course.
The base requirement: 14 hours every 2 years
The Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission requires 14 hours of Commission-approved continuing education during each two-year license period. The Commission designates mandatory topics for each cycle - the 2024-2026 cycle, for example, required 3 hours of Agency and 2 hours of Fair Housing within the 14. Always confirm the current cycle's required topics before enrolling, since they change from period to period.
First renewal: two 7-hour modules
- New salespersons renewing for the first time complete a required set of modules, not the standard CE menu.
- That means a 7-hour General Module plus a second 7-hour module - the Residential Module or the Commercial Module, depending on your practice.
- All courses must be completed through a Commission-approved education provider.
- Mandatory topics for the current cycle are published by the Commission - check before you buy.
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Pennsylvania real estate licenses renew every 24 months and expire May 31 of even-numbered years (the most recent deadline was May 31, 2026). The Commission emails renewal notices roughly 60 days ahead, but the responsibility to finish on time is yours - so complete your hours early enough for providers to report them.
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- A progress ring tracks your 14 hours with required-topic buckets for Agency and Fair Housing, so the mandatory mix is always visible.
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- Reminders at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days before the May 31 deadline beat the provider reporting lag.
- Multiple licenses across states each get their own card, deadline, and one-click export.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Pennsylvania real estate agents need?
Fourteen hours of Commission-approved continuing education every two-year license period, including mandatory topics the Commission sets each cycle (recently 3 hours Agency and 2 hours Fair Housing).
When does my Pennsylvania license expire?
May 31 of every even-numbered year. The most recent renewal deadline was May 31, 2026.
What do first-time renewers take in Pennsylvania?
Two seven-hour modules: a General Module plus either the Residential or Commercial Module, depending on your practice - not the standard 14-hour menu.
Are the required CE topics the same every cycle?
No - the State Real Estate Commission designates mandatory topics for each renewal period, so confirm the current cycle's requirements before enrolling.
Official sources
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