North Carolina Real Estate CE Requirements 2026

North Carolina requires 8 continuing education hours every 1 year to renew a real estate license. Mandatory hours: 4. Topics: General Update (GENUP) or Broker-in-Charge Update (BICUP), plus one elective.

Regulator: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC). Salesperson pre-license hours were 75; CE is what keeps that license alive.

McKissock and The CE Shop sell renewal packages. If the license is not producing wealth, North Carolina investors have no CE deadline.

NC is a broker-only state; 'Salesperson' equivalent is Provisional Broker. Broker requires 90h post.

How many CE hours are required in North Carolina?

North Carolina requires 8 CE hours every 1 year.

Can I take North Carolina CE online?

Yes, through North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC)-approved providers. Confirm approval before you pay McKissock, The CE Shop, or any other school.