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Louisiana State Requirements – Real Estate

Renewal Date: 12/31 of each year

The renewal period is as follows:

  • Timely Renewal Period: August 1 – September 30
  • First Delinquent Renewal Period: October 1 – November 15 – fees assessed 
  • Second Delinquent Renewal Period: November 16 – December 31 – fees assessed 

Visit LREC’s website for more information.

Failure to renew your license by December 31 will result in expiration of your license.

All active real estate licensees must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education coursework, including any LREC mandatory course topic(s), each year to be eligible to renew their license for the next year.

Hours Required: 12 hours

  • 4 hours – Mandatory hours
  • 8 hours – Elective hours

MANDATORY COURSE TOPIC(S)

2025 Mandatory – Navigating the New Normal 

Mandatory course topics must be completed through an approved LREC-certified real estate vendor on or before December 31 as part of the 12-hour continuing education requirement.

Louisiana Real Estate Commission

Address: 9071 Interline Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Telephone: 225.925.1923 or 800.821.4529

Fax: 225.925.4501

License Renewal

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Note: This information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting state board requirements.

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