Key Takeaways
- Missouri real estate licenses are valid for 2 years; brokers expire June 30, salespersons expire September 30 of even-numbered years
- All licensees must complete 12 hours of continuing education (CE) for renewal, including a 3-hour Core course
- For the 2024-2026 and 2026-2028 renewal cycles, the required Core course must be in Fair Housing
- Late renewal incurs additional fees; licenses expired over 2 years may require re-examination
- MOPro online portal is used for license renewal and management
License Maintenance and Renewal
Missouri real estate licenses require ongoing maintenance through continuing education and timely renewal.
License Terms and Expiration
| License Type | Expiration Date |
|---|---|
| Broker | June 30, even-numbered years |
| Salesperson | September 30, even-numbered years |
Current Cycle: Broker licenses expire June 30, 2026. Salesperson licenses expire September 30, 2026.
Continuing Education Requirements
CE Requirements (12 hours per renewal cycle)
| Course Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Course (Commission-mandated topic) | 3 hours (minimum) |
| Elective courses | 9 hours |
| Total | 12 hours |
Core Course Requirements
For the 2024-2026 and 2026-2028 renewal cycles, the required Core course must be in Fair Housing.
Important: If a licensee takes only one Core course for renewal, it must be the Fair Housing course.
CE Provider Requirements
- Must be MREC-approved provider
- Courses must be completed before license expiration
- CE completion reported to MREC by provider
Renewal Process
- Complete 12 hours CE before expiration date
- Log into MOPro portal (mopro.mo.gov)
- Verify CE completion in system
- Submit renewal application
- Pay renewal fee
- Download renewed license from MOPro
Note: Beginning January 2025, MREC no longer automatically issues physical licenses. Download your PDF license from MOPro or request a printed copy through your broker.
Late Renewal and Expired Licenses
Late Renewal
If your license expires but you renew within the grace period:
| Situation | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Expired but renewable | Pay renewal fee + late fee, complete CE |
| Cannot practice while expired | Must wait for renewal to be processed |
Warning: You cannot practice while your license is expired.
Expired More Than 2 Years
If your license has been expired for more than 2 years:
- May need to retake the licensing exam
- May need to complete additional education
- Apply as a new applicant
- MREC reviews on case-by-case basis
License Status Types
| Status | Meaning | Can Practice? |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Current, affiliated with broker | Yes |
| Inactive | Not affiliated with broker | No |
| Expired | Not renewed | No |
| Suspended | MREC disciplinary action | No |
| Revoked | License permanently cancelled | No |
Inactive Status
A salesperson's license becomes inactive when:
- Not affiliated with a broker
- Voluntarily placed on inactive status
- Broker terminates affiliation
To reactivate, the salesperson must affiliate with a broker and complete any outstanding CE requirements.
Address and Status Changes
Licensees must notify MREC of:
- Change of business address
- Change of mailing address
- Change of legal name
- Change of sponsoring broker (salespersons)
Changes are made through the MOPro online portal.
Broker Responsibilities
When a salesperson's employment terminates:
- Broker must return license documents
- Broker must notify MREC of termination
- Salesperson license becomes inactive
- Salesperson must affiliate with new broker to reactivate
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When do Missouri salesperson licenses expire?
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