Continuing Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning the continuing education required by the Indiana Real Estate Commission.
FAQ's
Answers to these questions have been obtained from the Indiana Real Estate Commission Rules & Regulations. A complete copy of the Rules & Regulations, and a list of pre-licensing schools and continuing education schools may be obtained at http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/estate/.When must I have my 16 hours of continuing education
in order to renew my license?
Broker licensees must obtain their 16 hours of education
in the two year window preceding by June 30, 2009.
Salespersons must obtain their 16 hours of education
by June 30, 2008. Always check the expiration
date on your pocket card for your continuing education
and renewal deadlines.
When does my license expire?
License renewals must be processed by the Indiana Professional
Licensing Agency no later than the expiration
date on your pocket card.
How many hours of CE do I need?
Each licensee must have at least 16 hours of IREC approved
continuing education for license renewal. IREC
requires that at least six of these hours be core
subjects, with a minimum of two hours in three
different subjects.
What are the core subjects?
Indiana licensure and escrow law, Indiana agency law,
Fair housing and civil rights law, listing contracts
and purchase agreements, settlement procedures,
antitrust, environmental issues, ethics and standards.
Remember - you must have two hours in three different
subjects.
May I take any of the CE classes online?
Yes, online continuing education is an approved format
effective April 1, 2006.
Do I send my CE certificates to the Indiana Professional
Licensing Agency with my license renewal?
You do not need to send your certificates unless audited
by the IPLA. However, you must certify when you
renew your license that you have obtained the 16 hours required for renewal.
Will the broker licensing class count toward my CE requirement?
No - the broker and salesperson courses do not qualify
as continuing education.
Do I need to take CE if my license is in Referral
status?
No.
How do I activate an inactive license?
If you are reactivating your license at the time
of license renewal, you must have obtained all
of the required 16 hours of CE.
If you are reactivating during the two year renewal
period, you must obtain all 16 hours of CE before reactivating, and then must obtain the
additional 10 hours of electives prior to your
renewal period deadline.
If I obtain more than 16 hours of CE during my renewal
period, may I count the extra hours toward my
next renewal period?
No. The IREC Rules do not permit this.
How long must I retain my CE certificates?
It is the responsibility of each licensee to retain
certification to support the courses taken for
4 years after the end of the renewal period in
which the courses were taken.
How do I know if a course is approved for IREC credit?
Each school receives an approval letter as IREC approves
the course. If you are in doubt, ask to see a
copy of the approval letter.
