What are Georgia’s Real Estate Post-Licensing Requirements?

Passing your Georgia real estate exam is a major milestone — but it's not the finish line. The Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC)Grec.state.ga.us requires all new license holders to complete a post-license course within their first year, and every active agent to complete continuing education at every renewal after that. Here's exactly what's required, when it's due, and what happens if you miss a deadline.

Georgia Post-Licensing Requirements at a Glance

Requirement	Details
Post-license course	25 hours, completed within first year of licensure
Minimum passing score	70%
CE hours per renewal period	36 hours (including 3 hours of license law)
Renewal cycle	Every 4 years, by the last day of your birthday month
Renewal fee (online)	$100
Renewal fee (mail)	$125
Reinstatement fee (within 4 months of lapse)	$225
Reinstatement fee (after 4 months)	$225 + $25 per additional month

Source: Georgia Real Estate Commission, 2025.

The First-Year Post-License Requirement

Within your first year of holding a Georgia real estate license, you must complete a 25-hour Sales Post-License course approved by the GREC. This isn't optional — it's a condition of keeping your license active. The course covers the practical skills new agents need as they begin working with clients, and you must pass the accompanying exam with a score of at least 70%.

The good news is that 9 of those 25 hours count toward your first-renewal continuing education requirement, so you're not starting from zero when it comes time to renew.

When to Renew Your Georgia Real Estate License

Georgia real estate licenses renew every four years, and your renewal deadline is the last day of your birthday month. If your birthday falls on November 14th, for example, you have until November 30th to complete your renewal. You can submit your renewal up to four months before your expiration date, but all continuing education must be completed before you can process it.

Renewing online saves you $25 — the online fee is $100 versus $125 by mail.

Continuing Education Requirements

Every four-year renewal period, Georgia requires 36 hours of GREC-approved continuing education, including at least 3 hours specifically covering license law. Brokers have an additional requirement: 18 hours of broker-specific CE, included within the 36-hour total.

You can complete CE hours one course at a time or enroll in a pre-approved Georgia CE packageGeorgia Real Estate Continuing EducationGeorgia Real Estate Continuing Education that covers everything you need at once. All courses must be from a GREC-approved school.

What Happens if You Miss the Post-License Deadline?

If you don't complete your 25-hour post-license course within your first year, your license will lapse. To reinstate it, you'll need to submit a reinstatement application to GREC along with proof of course completion — and depending on your timing, a reinstatement fee.

If you submit your reinstatement application within four months of your lapse date, the fee is $225. After four months, an additional $25 per month is added to that base fee. The longer you wait, the more it costs — so staying ahead of the deadline is always worth it.

If your license has been lapsed for more than two years, additional education requirements apply. Lapsed more than five years? You'll need to qualify as an original applicant and retake the state exam.

How to Renew Your License

Once you've completed your post-license course and your CE requirements, you can renew your license online through GRECLicensed Professionals Renewing A License Real Estate Grec.state.ga.us or submit a mail-in renewal application. Online renewal is faster and saves $25 on the fee. Your renewal must be processed by midnight on the last day of your renewal month to avoid lapsing.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I have to complete the post-license course in Georgia?

Within the first year of obtaining your Georgia real estate license. The course must be 25 hours, GREC-approved, and you must pass the accompanying exam with a score of 70% or higher.

How many CE hours does Georgia require?

36 hours per four-year renewal period, including 3 hours of license law. Brokers must complete 18 hours of broker-specific CE within that total.

What is the reinstatement fee if my Georgia license lapses?

If you reinstate within four months of your lapse date, the fee is $225. After four months, an additional $25 per month applies.

Can I complete my post-license and CE courses online?

Yes. AceableAgent offers GREC-approved Georgia post-licensing coursesGeorgia Post Licensing Real Estate Continuing EducationGeorgia Post Licensing Real Estate Continuing Education and continuing educationGeorgia Real Estate Continuing EducationGeorgia Real Estate Continuing Education that you can complete entirely online, on your schedule.

Does my post-license course count toward my CE hours?

Yes — 9 of the 25 post-license hours apply toward your 36-hour first-renewal CE requirement.

Ready to check off your post-licensing requirements? Start your Georgia post-license courseGeorgia Post Licensing Real Estate Continuing EducationGeorgia Post Licensing Real Estate Continuing Education today and keep your license — and your career — on track.