Delaware Real Estate CE Requirements (2026): 21 Hours Every 2 Years
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Requirements Overview
The Delaware Real Estate Commission requires 21 hours of continuing education per biennial cycle, due by April 30 of even-numbered years. All 21 hours are organized into seven 3-hour modules: six mandatory and one elective. The mandatory modules cover Agency and Fair Housing, Professional Standards, Real Estate Documents, Office Management, Legislative Issues, and Practices of Real Estate. The same requirements apply to salespersons, associate brokers, and brokers.
First-renewal licensees receive prorated requirements based on their license issuance date. For example, a licensee issued between November 1 and January 1 of an even year owes 0 CE hours for their first renewal, while those issued between January 1 and May 1 of an even year owe the full 21 hours.
New salespersons have a separate 12-hour new licensee education requirement due within 90 days of issuance. CE documentation should not be uploaded to DELPROS unless notified of an audit selection.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency and Fair Housing | 3 | Every renewal | Module 1. |
| Professional Standards | 3 | Every renewal | Module 2. |
| Real Estate Documents | 3 | Every renewal | Module 3. |
| Office Management | 3 | Every renewal | Module 4. |
| Legislative Issues | 3 | Every renewal | Module 5. |
| Practices of Real Estate | 3 | Every renewal | Module 6. |
Renewal Pathways
Real Estate Broker Continuing Education in Delaware
In Delaware, real estate brokers renew under their own broker-license pathway, and the continuing education total matches the salesperson requirement: 21 CE hours every 2 years.
License categories and totals above are verified from the published rules of the Delaware Real Estate Commission — confirm current broker requirements with the board before enrolling.
Exemptions
- Exemption — First renewal hours are prorated based on license issuance date. Licensees issued between 11/1 and 1/1 of even years owe 0 CE hours for first renewal.
How You Can Complete Your CE
Delaware CE Rules & Limits
Details specific to Delaware that generic CE guides tend to miss:
- Carry-over — No carry-over provisions identified. All 21 hours must be completed by April 30 of each even-numbered year.
- All 21 CE hours are structured into 7 required modules (6 mandatory + 1 elective), each 3 hours.
- Renewal period runs May 1 to April 30 of even-numbered years.
- New salespersons must complete 12 hours of new licensee education within 90 days of license issuance (separate from CE).
- Do not upload CE documentation into DELPROS unless notified of audit selection.
- First renewal hours are prorated based on license issuance date.
- Salesperson renewal fee: $140 (late fee: $210); Broker renewal fee: $238 (late fee: $357).
Provider Requirements
Courses must be approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission. The content must be based on required Module Course Contents. Approved course lists available on DPR website.
Tips for Delaware Real Estate Agents
- Since all 21 hours are pre-structured into specific modules, plan to take one module at a time rather than shopping for individual courses.
- Check your license issuance date carefully — first-renewal CE is prorated, and you may owe fewer (or zero) hours depending on when you were licensed.
- Do not upload CE certificates to DELPROS proactively; only submit documentation if selected for an audit.
- Mark your calendar for April 30 of even-numbered years — the renewal deadline is firm and late fees are steep ($210 for salespersons, $357 for brokers).
Sources
- Cross-checked against the official published rules of the Delaware Real Estate Commission
- Each stated figure recorded with its exact source excerpt
- 2 sources cited — 1 primary (official board)
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