Mississippi real estate license renewal and CE requirements
Mississippi real estate licensees must complete continuing education (CE) and pay a renewal fee every two years to keep their licenses active. The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) sets CE requirements, collects renewal fees, and maintains the approved provider list for both resident and nonresident licensees.
Mississippi real estate license renewal cycle and fees
Mississippi real estate licenses renew every two years. The current renewal fee is $100 per renewal period for both brokers and salespersons, effective July 1, 2024, per MREC's Notice of Renewal Fee Changes[1]. Effective October 1, 2026, the broker renewal fee will increase to $150 per period and the salesperson renewal fee will increase to $120 per period. The statutory maximums under Mississippi License Law §73-35-17(4)[2] are $75 per year for brokers and $60 per year for salespersons.
| License type | Renewal fee through September 2026 | Renewal fee from October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Broker | $100 per period | $150 per period |
| Salesperson | $100 per period | $120 per period |
Branch office renewal is $100 per two-year period, per MREC Rules and Regulations Rule 2.1.C[3]. All fees are the same for resident and nonresident licenses, per Rule 2.2.
As of July 1, 2024, MREC eliminated fees for status changes between active and inactive, duplicate licenses, and license transfers, per the MREC fee change notice[1]. The previous fees of $25 for active-to-inactive, $50 for inactive-to-active, $50 for license transfers, and $50 for duplicate licenses, listed in the MREC Rules and Regulations, are superseded. A returned check incurs a $25 fee, per Rule 2.1.E[3].
Excess CE hours earned in the final 3 months of a renewal period may carry over to the next cycle, up to a maximum of 6 hours, per §73-35-18(1)[2].
The Mississippi real estate license renewal process
Licensees renew through the MREC online portal or by mail. The renewal application must be submitted by December 31 of the renewal year or on a date set by the commission, per Mississippi License Law §73-35-17(4)[2]. Active licensees must submit proof of CE completion with their renewal.
To renew online, log in to the MREC licensing system and follow the renewal prompts. The portal accepts payment through the state-approved pay portal. Licensees who prefer mail may submit a paper renewal form with payment to MREC at LeFleur's Bluff Tower, Suite 300, 4780 I-55 North, Jackson, MS 39211, per the MREC applicants hub[4].
Nonresident licensees must meet the same CE requirements as resident licensees, per §73-35-8(8)[2].
Mississippi real estate licenses must be renewed every two years. Active licensees must complete 16 hours of approved continuing education per renewal cycle, including 8 mandatory hours (2 hours license law, 2 hours contract law, 4 hours agency law) and 8 elective hours. As of August 2026, the renewal fee is $100 per renewal period for both brokers and salespersons; effective October 1, 2026, the fee increases to $150 for brokers and $120 for salespersons. A 100% late renewal penalty applies within the grace period. The first renewal of a permanent license is exempt from the CE requirement for licensees who completed the post-license course. Renewals can be processed through the MREC online portal.
Mississippi continuing education requirements
MREC requires approved continuing education for each biennial renewal cycle, per Mississippi License Law §73-35-18(1)[2]. The commission sets mandatory subjects within the requirement but caps required subjects at half the total hours.
Continuing education (CE) in Mississippi requires 16 hours of approved coursework per 2-year license renewal cycle. The 16 hours include 8 mandatory hours (2 hours of license law, 2 hours of contract law, and 4 hours of agency law) and 8 elective hours. The holder of a permanent license who has completed the post-license course is exempt from the CE requirement for the first renewal of that permanent license. Licensees who have held a license for at least 25 years and are older than 65 are fully exempt from CE. Up to 6 excess hours earned in the final 3 months of a renewal period may carry over to the next cycle.
Mississippi requires 16 clock hours of approved continuing education per two-year license renewal cycle. Of those 16 hours, 8 are mandatory: 2 hours in Mississippi License Law, 2 hours in Contract Law, and 4 hours in Agency Law. The remaining 8 hours are elective. Up to 6 excess hours earned in the final 3 months of a renewal period may be carried over to the next cycle. Licensees who have held a license for at least 25 years and are older than 65 are exempt from CE requirements.
Mississippi requires the same 16 clock hours of approved continuing education per two-year renewal cycle for both brokers and salespersons. The 8 mandatory hours consist of 2 hours in License Law, 2 hours in Contract Law, and 4 hours in Agency Law, with 8 elective hours. A broker who has completed the 30-hour broker post-license course and received a permanent license is exempt from the 16-hour CE requirement for the first renewal of that permanent license.
Completing Mississippi real estate CE online
Mississippi authorizes distance learning for all CE hours, per §73-35-14.4[2] of the Mississippi License Law. These courses must meet ARELLO standards, and there is no limit on online hours.
The "physically attend" requirement in MREC Rules Rule 6.2.E(5)[3] applies to classroom-based courses only. Distance learning courses in Mississippi license law, contract law, and agency must include content specific to Mississippi practice, per Rule 6.2.D[3].
Yes, Mississippi licensees may complete all 16 required continuing education hours through approved online or distance learning courses. Mississippi License Law authorizes the Commission to approve distance learning courses for continuing education, including correspondence, video/DVD, and online electronic formats, provided they meet ARELLO standards. There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online. The MREC rule requiring licensees to "physically attend" applies to classroom-based courses, not to approved distance learning courses. CE courses must be offered in minimum 2-hour segments.
Mississippi allows all 16 required CE hours to be completed through approved online distance learning courses, with no limit on the number of hours taken online. There is no final exam passing requirement for CE courses, and courses are offered in minimum two-hour segments. The mandatory subjects are 2 hours each of License Law and Contract Law and 4 hours of Agency Law, with 8 elective hours that can be taken on any approved topic. Approved providers are listed on the MREC website, and courses may be completed at the licensee's own pace within the provider's access window.
Post-license education for new Mississippi licensees
New licensees must complete a post-license course during their first year of licensure, per Mississippi License Law §73-35-14.5(3)[2]. The temporary license is valid for 1 year and is not subject to renewal. If the post-license course is not completed within that period, the temporary license is automatically placed on inactive status. If the course is not completed and the permanent license is not issued within 1 year, the temporary license expires and lapses.
New Mississippi licensees must complete a 30-hour post-license course within 12 months of receiving their temporary license. The course must be offered in no less than 15-hour increments, with no more than 8 hours earned in a single day. For salespersons, at least 24 of the 30 hours cover agency relationships, contracts, earnest money, antitrust, fair housing, ethics, and property condition disclosure. For brokers, at least 24 hours cover managing escrow accounts, intraoffice confidentiality, broker responsibilities, office policies, and MREC-required forms. Failure to complete the course within 12 months places the license on inactive status, and the temporary license expires if not completed within one year.
Broker post-license coursework focuses on management and office operations, while salesperson coursework covers foundational practice areas, per §73-35-14.5(4).
CE exemptions for Mississippi real estate licensees
Several categories of Mississippi licensees are exempt from CE requirements. The holder of an active license who has completed the post-license course and received a permanent license is exempt from CE for the first renewal of the permanent license, per §73-35-14.5(5)[2]. An applicant for first renewal who has been licensed for not more than 1 year is also exempt, per §73-35-18(2). The renewal cycle remains two years for all licensees; the statute does not establish a separate three-year first CE cycle.
Licensees who have held a broker's or salesperson's license for at least 25 years and are older than 65 are exempt from CE, per §73-35-18(2). Inactive licensees are not required to meet CE requirements while inactive, per §73-35-18(2), but before reactivating their license they must cumulatively meet the requirements missed during the inactive period.
Members of the Mississippi Legislature who hold a real estate license receive 8 hours of CE credit for each year of a legislative session, per §73-35-18(1).
Late renewal and license cancellation
Mississippi imposes a 100% late penalty on renewals submitted after the deadline, and licenses face automatic cancellation if fees remain unpaid after a grace period. The penalty doubles the renewal cost for all license categories, per the MREC fee change notice[1].
Mississippi requires 16 hours of approved continuing education per two-year renewal cycle, and licensees must submit proof of completion to renew an active license. If a licensee fails to pay the renewal fee after it becomes due and after two months' written notice of delinquency, the license is automatically cancelled. A licensee renewing during the grace period pays a penalty equal to 100% of the renewal fee. Inactive licensees are not required to meet CE requirements but must cumulatively complete all missed hours before returning to active status.
Finding approved CE courses and tracking your credits
The MREC-approved provider list[5] identifies schools authorized to offer post-license and continuing education courses. Courses approved by any ARELLO member state are also accepted, per MREC Rules Rule 6.1[3].
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission maintains an approved continuing education provider list on its website, and licensees may take CE courses through any approved provider. Both online distance learning and classroom-based courses are approved, with no limit on the number of CE hours that may be completed online. CE courses must be offered in minimum 2-hour segments, and providers must submit class rosters to the Commission within 30 days of course completion.
Providers must retain attendance records for 3 years, per Rule 6.4.C[3].
Licensees can check continuing education records on the MREC website at www.mrec.ms.gov or by calling the Mississippi Real Estate Commission at 601-321-6970. CE providers must submit class rosters to the Commission within 30 days after course completion, and providers use a three-part certificate system in which one copy goes to the Commission, one to the attendee, and one is retained by the provider.
Next steps for renewing your Mississippi license
Review your CE transcript on the MREC website to confirm your completed hours before your renewal deadline. If you need additional hours, select a course from the MREC-approved provider list. Submit your renewal application and fee through the MREC online portal before your renewal date to avoid the 100% late penalty.
Sources
- MREC — Renewal Fee Changes 2024 (Effective October 1, 2026)GovernmentAugust 2026
- Mississippi Real Estate License Law (Rev 07-01-2026)StatuteAugust 2026
- MREC Rules and Regulations (Rev 02-21-2025)GovernmentAugust 2026
- MREC — Applicants HubGovernmentMay 2026
- MREC — CE Provider ListGovernmentAugust 2026