Renewal Ce

Washington License Renewal and Continuing Education ## Renewal Cycle and Deadlines Washington broker and managing broker licenses must be renewed every two years. License anniversary dates are based on the licensee's birth month — so renewal deadlines vary by individual. Licensees are responsible for tracking their own renewal deadlines; failing to receive a DOL renewal notice is not a defense for practicing on an expired license. Practicing real estate with an expired license is a violation of RCW 18.85 and grounds for disciplinary action. ## Continuing Education Requirements The CE requirement is 30 clock hours per two-year renewal cycle for both brokers and managing brokers. Mandatory courses within the 30 hours: 1. 3-hour core curriculum — a DOL-designated course covering current regulatory priorities (content changes periodically) 2. 3-hour fair housing — required every renewal cycle 3. 3-hour real estate law update — covering recent legislative and regulatory changes The remaining hours (21 hours) may be taken in elective topics approved by the DOL, including property management, commercial real estate, finance, environmental issues, and technology. Managing brokers have a different required topic emphasis within their 30 hours — their mandatory courses focus on brokerage management, supervision, and advanced practice issues. ## First Renewal Special Rules Brokers who completed pre-license education after a certain date may count pre-license course hours toward their first CE cycle under transitional rules. This avoids requiring newly licensed brokers to immediately complete substantial CE after finishing extensive pre-license education. Brokers should verify current DOL guidance for their specific situation. ## Lapsed License Failure to complete CE by the renewal deadline does not automatically result in revocation — the license lapses. A lapsed licensee can typically reinstate…