Renewing your Alabama real estate license is an important part of maintaining an active and compliant career in real estate. Like most states, Alabama requires licensees to complete Alabama real estate continuing education (CE) before renewing their license. The good news is that the process is easy and straightforward when you complete your CE through License EDU.
If your renewal deadline is approaching, here’s everything you need to know about renewing your Alabama real estate license.
When Alabama Real Estate Licenses Must Be Renewed
Alabama real estate licenses are renewed every two years. Continuing education must be completed before your renewal deadline, and all licenses must be renewed by September 30 of every even-numbered year to remain current.
Planning ahead is important. Completing your CE well before the deadline gives your education provider time to report your credits and helps you avoid last-minute stress during the renewal process.
Alabama Continuing Education Requirements
The Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires 15 hours of continuing education during each renewal cycle for active salespersons. These hours must include 3 hours of Risk Management and 12 hours of approved electives.
At License EDU, our Alabama Salesperson CE package fulfills all continuing education requirements for salespersons and includes:
- Alabama – Risk Management (3 Mandatory Hours)
- Alabama – NAR Ethics (3 Elective Hours)
- Alabama – Property Inspections (3 Elective Hours)
- Alabama – Property Management (3 Elective Hours)
- Alabama – Real Estate Financing (3 Elective Hours)
Please note, if you are a broker, you will also need to take a mandatory 3 hour broker CE course.
Our complete course package makes it easy to satisfy your renewal requirements while building practical knowledge you can apply in your business.
Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your Alabama Real Estate License
Renewing your license is simple when you follow these steps.
1. Complete Your Continuing Education
Start by enrolling with a state-approved provider like License EDU and completing your required 15 hours of continuing education.
Our Alabama CE courses are 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to complete your coursework whenever it’s most convenient.
2. Verify Your CE Credits Have Been Reported
With License EDU, we handle the reporting for you, making the renewal process even easier. We typically report course completions to the Alabama Real Estate Commission within one to two business days.
3. Renew Your License Through AREC
After your continuing education has been reported, log into the Alabama Real Estate Commission’s online licensing portal to submit your renewal application and verify your information.
4. Pay the Renewal Fee
Complete the renewal process by submitting the required renewal fee. Once your continuing education and renewal application have been processed, your license will remain active for the next renewal cycle.
What Happens if You Miss Your Renewal Deadline?
If you do not complete your continuing education or renew your license before the deadline, your license may become inactive. While inactive, you cannot legally practice real estate until your license has been properly reactivated. Depending on your situation, additional fees or education requirements may apply.
Completing your CE early is the easiest way to avoid unnecessary delays and keep your business moving forward.
Why Choose License EDU?
Renewing your Alabama real estate license shouldn’t be complicated. At License EDU, we’ve designed our courses to provide a convenient, flexible learning experience while helping you stay compliant with AREC requirements.
Our state-approved, self-paced courses allow you to complete your CE whenever it fits your schedule, and we’ll automatically report your completed coursework to the Alabama Real Estate Commission on your behalf. Beyond simply checking a box for renewal, our courses are designed to provide practical knowledge that helps you continue growing as a real estate professional.
Final Thoughts
Renewing your Alabama real estate license is a straightforward process when you understand the requirements and complete your continuing education before the deadline. By staying on top of your CE and renewing on time, you can maintain an active license and continue serving your clients with confidence.
Ready to renew your license? Explore our Alabama Real Estate Continuing Education courses and get started today.
