Continuing Education Requirements

Colorado Real Estate CE Requirements

Colorado brokers must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 3 years to maintain an active license.

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Colorado CE at a Glance

Everything you need to know about renewing your Colorado real estate license.

24

Total CE Hours (Broker)

12

Mandatory Hours

12

Elective Hours

3

Years Per Cycle

Mandatory Topics

Colorado requires 12 hours in the following mandatory topics:

  • Annual Commission Update (ACU) — 4 hours annually
  • Colorado Contracts and Forms
  • Trust Accounts
  • Current Legal Issues

Renewal Deadline & Details

Renewal Deadline
December 31 annually for ACU; 3-year cycle for full CE
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years (~8 hours per year)
Hour Breakdown
12 mandatory + 12 elective = 24 total hours
License Types
Broker (24 hrs) • Employing Broker (24 hrs)

Important Notes for Colorado Licensees

1

Colorado does not have a salesperson license — all agents are licensed as Brokers.

2

The Annual Commission Update (ACU) is a mandatory 4-hour course required every year.

3

Starting in 2027, the ACU deadline changes from December 31 to July 1.

Colorado Division of Real Estate

Website
dre.colorado.gov
Phone
(303) 894-2166
Address
1560 Broadway, Suite 925, Denver, CO 80202

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