District of Columbia            
        New License Renewal Requirements


License renewals in the District of Columbia are on a two-year cycle, in every odd numbered year: Next renewal deadlines are  February 28, 2025 for brokers, associate brokers and property managers and August 31, 2025 for salespersons. 

An applicant for renewal of any license that expires on February 28 or August 31, must submit proof of completing approved continuing education (CE) credit in the following subjects:

NEW 2023-2025 Renewal Cycle CE Requirements:

Broker (in DC this includes Associate Brokers)   - 15 hours total
  Mandatory 15 hours  (no elective classes - all specific required classes)
  DC Fair Housing (3 hours)  
  DC Ethics (3 hours)  
  DC Legislative Update (3 hours)  
  Property Management (3 hours)
  DC Broker Supervision (3 hours)

Property Manager - 15 hours total
  Mandatory 15 hours
  DC Fair Housing (3 hours)  
  DC Ethics (3 hours)  
  DC Legislative Update (3 hours)  
  Property Management 6 hours


Salesperson - 15 hours total
  Mandatory 12 hours
  DC Fair Housing (3 hours)  
  DC Ethics (3 hours)  
  DC Legislative Update (3 hours)  
  Property Management (3 hours)
  Electives (3 hours)


To view a schedule of all our classroom or live-streamed (via Zoom), please visit our continuing education page by clicking HERE.

​If you are a new salesperson (received your license after August 31, 2023) and this is your first license renewal, then you are exempt from taking CE courses. 

Reciprocity        (Applying for a D.C. License by reciprocity requirements)

  • Two (2) years’ experience as a licensed salesperson. The active license must immediately precede the application date. 

  • Complete a 3-hour DC Real Estate Commission (DCREC) approved Fair Housing course and a 3-hour DC Real Estate Commission approved 3-hour Property Management course.

  • Passing score on the state (DC) portion of the Broker exam. For additional information on the exam, refer to the “Real Estate License Examination Candidate Information Bulletin” on the DREC website.

  • An applicant for an Independent Broker’s license who has passed the required examination shall submit an application for a license to the Commission with the required fees within six (6) months of passing the examination.

  • Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies are not accepted.

If you have questions about your license status, course completions or renewal requirements, please call the  DC Real Estate Commission at 202-442-4320 or email  opla.realestate@dc.gov. 

Note: The DCRA licensing platform is in the process of switching to a new system, so there is currently no way for you to confirm C.E. course completion/earned hours. The Academy of Real Estate is awaiting resolution of this ongoing issue by the DC government and will continue to retain your records for when reporting capability becomes available, as instructed by the Commission. Please continue to keep a copy of your course completion certificates received as a D.C. licensee. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 


For more information about your license status or requirements, please call the  DC Real Estate Commission at 202-442-4320 or email opla.realestate@dc.gov. 



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