North Carolina Real Estate Education
North Carolina exam prep is available now for $59. State-approved pre-license and CE courses are coming soon — join the launch list. Plus official NCREC resources.
Click2CE in North Carolina
Exam Prep
$59
North Carolina exam prep available now — 12-month access.
Pre-License
State-approved North Carolina pre-license education is coming soon. See the official requirements below.
Continuing Education
State-approved North Carolina continuing education is coming soon. See the official requirements below.
Future Courses
Broker License
Broker licensing education is coming later — join the launch list.
Exam prep is a self-study tool and does not replace required pre-license education. Click2CE is approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate for Arizona pre-license and Arizona CE courses. Additional state-approved courses are coming later.
North Carolina at a Glance
How to Get Licensed in North Carolina
- 1
Complete the 75-hour NCREC-approved Broker Prelicensing course.
- 2
Pass the proctored end-of-course school final exam.
- 3
Submit your license application to NCREC, including the required background/criminal record disclosure.
- 4
Pass the North Carolina real estate licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE.
- 5
Receive your license on provisional status (Provisional Broker).
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Affiliate with a Broker-in-Charge to begin practicing and remove provisional status with post-licensing education.
North Carolina CE Requirements
After You Pass: Keeping Your License
First renewal, post-licensing, and continuing education
Provisional Brokers must complete 90 hours of Postlicensing education (three 30-hour courses) within 18 months of initial licensure to remove provisional status. Active brokers then complete 8 hours of continuing education each year.
Confirm post-licensing and renewal rules with the NCREC before your first renewal deadline.
Why Click2CE?
Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.
Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.
Last reviewed: June 25, 2026