Renewing Your License

Massachusetts law requires 12 hours of continuing education every two years to renew your license.

The REALTOR Association of Pioneer Valley provides its members with access to high-quality continuing education allowing you to keep your license active and empowering you to grow your business and knowledge. Members have access to more than 200 continuing education hours offered yearly — FREE to members 2026 - 2028!

Requirements for Renewing your License 

The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons has updated their license renewal portal and now requires more details when renewing your license.  Be prepared to renew your license by having the following information with you:

• CEU Certificates that include:  School Name, Course Taken, Course Date and Total Hours
• Notarized CORI Authorization Form
• If you are a Broker, you must submit a copy of your Surety Bond

Instructions for using the new dol-elipse system click here.  Ready to begin?  Go to www.mass.gov 

• To check/look up a license please go here - License Search Page
• For Verification Requests please go here: Requesting verification documents for real estate licenses | Mass.gov. 

CE Requirements:
When completing your CE requirement, keep in mind that at least 6 out of the 12 hours must be in classes from the following Categories: Fair Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity, Access Disabilities, Agency Law, Environmental Issues in Real Estate, Zoning and Building Codes, Real Estate Appraisal and Financing, Property Tax Assessments and Valuation, Real Estate Board Regulations.   Click here for a list of state approved CE classes within each category.  

Once approved, licenses will be provided digitally.  A digital license is valid just like a hard copy license.  You can verify your license with a screenshot, a digital printout, or by logging into the eLIPSE system.  DOL will no longer print and mail licenses.

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Can a Broker Pay a Referral Fee to Someone with an Inactive License?

First, let's review terminology here so that everyone Is on the "same page". In Massachusetts, there are three primary statuses of, real estate licensees (suspended and revoked licenses are not considered in this discussion): Active; Inactive and Expired.

1. "Active" status Indicates that the licensee Is In good standing with the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salesperson, has completed the required number of continuing education credits during the prior renewal period and has paid the licensing fee for the current two-year period ending on his/her birthday. Individuals with active real estate licenses may lawfully engage in the business of real estate with members of the public: and derive commission-based income or a salary from their employer from their efforts.
2. "Inactive" status indicates that the licensee is in good standing with the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons has not completed the required number of continuing education credits during the prior renewal period, but has paid the licensing fee for the current two-year period ending on his/her birthday. Individuals who hold inactive real estate licenses may not engage in the business of real estate with members of the public, but may receive referral fees, except as described below.
3. "Expired" status indicates that the licensee Is no longer in good standing with the Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, has not completed the required number of continuing education credits during the prior renewal period(s) and has not paid the licensing fee for the current (or past) two-year periods ending on his/her birthday. Individuals who hold expired real estate licenses may not engage in the business of real estate with members or the public and may not receive compensation for their services or receive referral fees.

Online Continuing Education Classes 

MAR Online Learning Center

As a member, you can also take on-line CE classes at no cost via the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Learning Library. You will need to create an account using your NRDS number to have access to the online courses.

How do I take MAR Continuing Education (CE) Classes online for free?

To access MAR's Online Learning Center, please visit learn.marealtor.com.  

The CE Shop

Whether you're looking for Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, Broker License, or Continuing Education, we've got you covered. Via our partnership with The CE Shop, you can access low-cost courses online for MA credit, some of which may also offer other state credit.

Access the CE Shop Courses Here.