How many CE hours does a Washington Real Estate Broker need?

30 CE contact hours every 2 years, per the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL). Washington licenses agents as brokers: 30 CE hours every 2 years (the first renewal is a heavier 90 hours). Always confirm with the board.

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Washington Real Estate Broker: CE & renewal requirements

30 CE contact hours every 2 years

Biennial; your renewal date is set by your original license date. Washington's entry license is 'Broker' (not 'salesperson').

Source: Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) · confirmed 2026-06. Requirements change — always verify with the board.

Required topics

3 hrs Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate — every renewal
3 hrs Washington Fair Housing — every renewal (after a one-time 6-hr Fair Housing course)
24 hrs other approved CE

First renewal & exemptions

Your FIRST renewal is heavier, not lighter: 90 hours, including a 30-hr Advanced Practices course + a 30-hr Real Estate Law course + the one-time 6-hr Fair Housing course.

If your license lapses

Expired licenses are reinstatable within 2 years with fees plus 60 clock hours of coursework; you can't practice while expired.

How CE is tracked

Self-certify online at renewal; DOL audits against approved-course records.

Watch out: The first renewal requires 90 hours (two separate 30-hour courses), not 30 — the single biggest trap in Washington.

Are you on track? Check free

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Informational only, based on the numbers you enter — not legal or licensing advice, and not an official record. Confirm your exact requirement and current status with the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL).