On July 1, 2023, the North Carolina Real Estate Commission repealed Rule 58A .1711 which exempted brokers licensed in another state from continuing education requirements in North Carolina.
Therefore, pursuant to Rule 58A .1702, all North Carolina brokers must complete eight credit hours of real estate continuing education each license year. The eight hours consist of:
All brokers without BIC-Eligible status and provisional brokers must attend the four-hour General Update Course (GENUP) and all Brokers-in Charge and BIC Eligible Brokers must attend the Broker-in-Charge Update Course (BICUP). In addition, brokers must take an additional four-hour approved elective course. Brokers are required to complete eight credit hours of continuing education by June 10th at 11:59 PM EST to remain eligible for active license status. This requirement begins upon the second renewal following initial licensure and upon each subsequent annual renewal.
NOTE: Out of state brokers MUST take the appropriate NC Update Course and a North Carolina elective course to renew their North Carolina real estate license on active status. These courses are available online as well as in person.