DC Real Estate Commission
Washington DC real estate continuing education requirements
DC salespersons, brokers and property managers complete 15 hours of DC Real Estate Commission approved continuing education every two years. Here’s what you need and when it’s due.
15 hrs
Every two-year cycle
Aug 31
Salesperson renewal, odd years
Feb 28
Broker & property manager renewal, odd years
$10
DC add-on for MD BRAD course
Renewal schedule
When DC licenses renew
Salespersons
Renew by August 31 of every odd-numbered year. Next deadline: August 31, 2027.
Brokers & property managers
Renew by February 28 of every odd-numbered year. Next deadline: February 28, 2027.
Newly licensed by exam
If your license was first granted by examination during the current cycle, you are exempt from CE for that first renewal.
Required topics
15 hours by license type
Salesperson
Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
DC Fair Housing | 3 |
DC Ethics | 3 |
DC Legislative Update | 3 |
DC Property Management | 3 |
General Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Broker
Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
DC Fair Housing | 3 |
DC Ethics | 3 |
DC Legislative Update | 3 |
DC Property Management | 3 |
Broker Supervision | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Property Manager
Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
DC Fair Housing | 3 |
DC Ethics | 3 |
DC Legislative Update | 3 |
DC Property Management | 6 |
Total | 15 |
Your certificates
How DC CE credit works
Tristar Academy does not report CE to the DC Real Estate Commission. In DC, you attest to completing your CE in the online renewal application. Uploading certificates is optional, but DC can audit CE for up to five years, so keep every certificate.
Getting your Tristar certificate
- Log in to your student account.
- Upload a valid photo ID to your profile.
- Once our staff verifies it, download your certificate from your account.
Earn DC credit from Maryland courses
- BRAD ($10 DC add-on): our Maryland Brokerage Relationships & Disclosures course (formerly MREC Agency – Residential) earns DC elective credit with a $10 add-on. Add it during online registration or by phone.
- Ethics (no add-on needed): our Ethics course counts toward Maryland, DC and Virginia CE.
Cancellations, reschedules and refunds follow our CE refund policy.
Official resources
DC licensee quick links
Licensing services
DC Real Estate Commission
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)
1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-671-4500
Email: [email protected]
Not licensed in DC yet?
Maryland licensees can add a DC license through reciprocity.
Complete your DC CE with an approved provider
Tristar Academy is approved by the DC Real Estate Commission. Join a live Zoom class or complete your hours self-paced.