1.3 License Maintenance and Renewal
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
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
How many hours of continuing education are required to renew a Missouri real estate license?
When do Missouri salesperson licenses expire?
What topic is required for the Core course in the 2024-2026 and 2026-2028 Missouri renewal cycles?