Kentucky Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements
All actively licensed real estate agents in Kentucky must complete the following continuing education requirements each education cycle (every 2 years). The full list of requirements can be found on the Kentucky Real Estate Commission website.
Complete 12 hours of continuing education approved by the commission.
Of the 12 hours, 6 must be in law, the other 6 can be elective.
6 hours must be completed each year, credit will not be given if the same course is completed in the education cycle. 3 hours each year must be in law.
Completion of the continuing education requirement must be before December 31st of each calendar year.
If more than 6 hours of education is completed the first year of the education cycle, the excess hours can rollover to the next year.
Licensees are not required to complete continuing education courses the first 2 calendar years of initial license issuance in Kentucky.
The Kentucky Core Course is required to be completed once every 4 years. No other CE courses will substitute for the Core Course.
Important Deadlines
Per KREC regulations, it is advised that licensees complete the CE requirement before December 21st of the calendar year. Courses started after December 21 may not allow enough time to report the education. The licensee will be fined $1,000 (changed from $500) and the license cancelled; there are no exceptions.
Self-Paced & 100% Online
Our courses are entirely online, so you can get your real estate license without leaving home. The self-paced course also allows you to choose when to study.
24/7 Access & Support 7 Days a Week
Studying online does not mean you’re alone, it just means flexibility. You will have access to instructor support seven days a week.
Fully State Approved
Every single course is approved by the Commission and up to the highest industry standards.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All licensed real estate sales associates and brokers in Kentucky must complete a minimum of 6 hours of continuing education (CE) each license year. This requirement helps ensure that agents stay up-to-date on the latest laws, regulations, and industry practices.
Your CE deadline is December 31st of each calendar year. It's crucial to complete your required hours before this date to avoid penalties and keep your license active.
Yes. The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires all licensees to take a mandatory 3-hour Law course as part of their 6 hours of CE each year. The remaining 3 hours can be elective courses on a variety of real estate topics. Our CE packages are designed to include both the mandatory and elective hours.
Yes. All of our Kentucky Real Estate College CE courses are 100% online and self-paced. This is the most convenient way to fulfill your annual requirement, allowing you to study from any location with an internet connection, on your own schedule.
We handle all the reporting for you! Once you successfully complete your CE courses, we will electronically report your completion to the KREC. This process is typically done within one to three business days, so you can be confident your hours are properly credited.
If you fail to complete your CE hours by the December 31st deadline, your real estate license will be placed in escrow by the KREC. You will not be able to practice real estate and may be subject to a $1,000 fine. Your license will remain in escrow until you complete the required education and pay any outstanding fees.
If you were licensed for the first time after January 1st of the current year, you are exempt from the 6-hour CE requirement for that first year. You will begin the annual CE requirement on January 1st of the following year. This is separate from the 48-hour post-licensing education requirement for new agents.
No, the KREC does not grant extensions for the December 31st deadline. It is your responsibility to complete the required 6 hours of education on time to maintain your active license.
No, the continuing education requirement is the same for both sales associates and brokers. You must also complete the annual 6 hours of CE, including the 3-hour mandatory Law course.
Our elective courses are designed to be relevant and valuable to your career. We offer a wide range of topics, including:
- Fair Housing
- Property Management
- Contracts
- Advertising
- Investing in Real Estate
...and more!
