Real Estate Continuing Education in Miami: 2026 Requirements, Cost & Deadlines
Miami real estate agents must complete 14 hours of Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)-approved continuing education every two years to renew their license. Those 14 hours break down into 3 hours of Core Law, 3 hours of Ethics and Business Practices, and 8 hours of specialty education. This guide covers the 2026 requirements, your renewal deadline, the cost, and how to finish your CE on time in Miami.
Renewing this cycle? Florida real estate licenses expire on March 31 or September 30. All 14 hours must be complete before midnight Eastern on your expiration date — not postmarked, not started. If you are on the September cycle, check your date now at the Florida DBPR.
What are the continuing education requirements in Florida?
After your first renewal, every Florida sales associate and broker must complete the same 14 hours of continuing education each two-year cycle:
| Requirement | Hours | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Core Law | 3 hours | Updates to Florida real estate license law and rules |
| Ethics & Business Practices | 3 hours | Ethical conduct and professional standards |
| Specialty Education | 8 hours | Elective real estate topics of your choice |
| Total | 14 hours | Required every 24 months to renew |
When is my Florida real estate license renewal deadline?
Florida real estate licenses renew every 24 months and expire on either March 31 or September 30, depending on the date you were first licensed. You must complete all 14 hours of continuing education before your expiration date. If you miss the deadline, your license becomes involuntarily inactive, and letting it lapse too long can require you to re-qualify.
What about my very first renewal?
Your first renewal is different. Instead of the 14-hour CE, new licensees must complete post-licensing education before their first expiration date:
- Sales associates: 45 hours of post-licensing education
- Brokers: 60 hours of post-licensing education
After that first renewal, you switch to the standard 14-hour continuing education every two years for the rest of your career.
How much does real estate CE cost in Miami, and how do I take it?
The 14-hour continuing education package is one of the most affordable requirements you will handle as an agent — typically far less than a single commission — and you can complete it in the format that fits your schedule:
- Online, self-paced: start and stop whenever you want and finish from anywhere in Miami-Dade.
- Live online: a scheduled virtual class with an instructor.
- Classroom: an in-person session if you prefer a set date and place.
How to renew your Miami real estate license on time
- Check your license expiration date (March 31 or September 30) at the Florida DBPR.
- Enroll in a FREC-approved 14-hour continuing education package.
- Complete all 14 hours — Core Law, Ethics, and your 8 specialty hours — before your deadline. You can take our 14-hour classroom course or finish online.
- The school reports your hours to the state, and you renew your license through DBPR.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours of continuing education do Florida real estate agents need?
Florida sales associates and brokers must complete 14 hours of FREC-approved continuing education every two years: 3 hours Core Law, 3 hours Ethics and Business Practices, and 8 hours specialty. This applies after your first renewal.
When does my Florida real estate license expire?
Licenses renew every 24 months and expire on either March 31 or September 30, depending on when you were first licensed. Your CE must be done before that date.
Is my first Florida real estate renewal different?
Yes. Your first renewal requires post-licensing education instead of the 14-hour CE — 45 hours for sales associates and 60 hours for brokers.
Can Miami agents take real estate CE online?
Yes. FREC-approved 14-hour CE is available fully online at your own pace, live online, or in a classroom — whichever fits your schedule.
Last updated September 2026. Written by the realestate-class-florida.com education team. Source: Florida DBPR — Real Estate Commission (Education).
