License Renewal Schedule
License renewals in the District of Columbia follow a two-year cycle, based on license type and renewal year:
- Brokers & Property Managers: Renew by February 28 of every odd-numbered year
- Salespersons: Renew by August 31 of every odd-numbered year
An applicant for renewal of any license that expires on February 28 or August 31, must submit proof of completing approved continuing education (CE) credit in the following subjects:
2023–2025 Renewal Cycle (Current Requirements)
Each D.C. licensee must complete 15 total continuing education hours every two years.
For Salespersons: 15 Hours Total
DC Fair Housing – 3 hours
DC Ethics – 3 hours
DC Legislative Update – 3 hours
Property Management – 3 hours
General Elective – 3 hours
For Brokers: 15 Hours Total
DC Fair Housing – 3 hours
DC Ethics – 3 hours
DC Legislative Update – 3 hours
Property Management – 3 hours
Broker Supervision – 3 hours
For Reciprocity: 15 Hours Total
DC Fair Housing - 3 hours
DC Property Management - 3hours
CE Credit Reporting
Tristar Academy does not report Continuing Education credits to the D.C. Real Estate Commission.
It is the licensee’s responsibility to upload their course completion certificates when submitting their renewal application. CE Credits are uploaded electronically directly to the DCRA Real Estate Commission website. Once the credits are uploaded, you receive an email receipt of your CE credit completion.
To obtain your official Course Certification from Tristar Academy:
1. Log in to your Student Account on our website.
2. Upload a valid Photo ID to your Academy Profile.
3. Once verified, your Course Certification will be available for download directly from your account.
Tip: Keep a copy of your course certificates for your personal records in case the Commission requests proof of completion.
Add-On Credits For DC from MD Required CE Course:
Select Maryland CE courses are eligible for DC elective credit for $10 per course add-on fee. You can add these during registration online or by phone.
- ELECTIVE: BRAD: Brokerage Relationships & Disclosures formerly MREC Agency – Residential
- REQUIRED: Ethics, Flipping, & Predatory Lending
- REQUIRED/ELECTIVE: Broker Supervision
Tristar Academy is an Approved Real Estate Education Provider by the Washington DC Real Estate Commission.
Reschedule & Refund Policy
- No-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of the class start time are non-refundable.
- Requests for cancellations or reschedules 24 hours in advance must be made via email to: [email protected].
Useful Links:
D.C. Real Estate Commission Contact: 1100 4th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-442-4320 | Fax 202-698-4329