When a student completes one of our renewal courses, they receive a completion notice and instructions on how to print their certificate. Please note: we do not report course completions to the Department of Real Estate (DRE).
At the time of license renewal, it is the licensee’s responsibility to certify completion of their continuing education (CE) courses. This can be done either through DRE’s eLicensing system or by submitting the Continuing Education Course Verification (RE 251) form. Licensees must provide the course numbers and completion dates when submitting their renewal.
In the past, DRE has issued diligence notices to licensees if dates were incorrect or courses were invalid. The DRE actively monitors CE compliance. Currently, licensees are randomly being selected to submit certificates for all courses claimed in their most recent renewal. Think of it like the IRS requesting more documentation—it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem.
If you receive a DRE audit letter:
- Read it carefully.
- Follow all instructions and meet the deadlines.
- Compliance typically resolves the issue without further complication.
To protect yourself, retain copies of all CE course completion certificates for at least five (5) years. This ensures you can quickly respond if selected for a DRE audit.
If you’ve misplaced any certificates or have questions, comments, or stories about your audit experience, please contact us at (800) 439-4909 or email [email protected].
For more information on DRE audits, visit:https://www.dre.ca.gov/licensees/CE_Audit_Information.html
Greetings,
I received my certification and coursework through your website – thank you very much!
My license does not expire until 9/20/26 – though I do want to be sure I am compliant and up to date with recent DRE additional requirements.
Please advise what courses are Necessary and the costs involved.
I am current am showing apartments in Marin and the owner is (rightfully) keen that I’m up to date!
Thank you,
George Knopp
CA DRE id# 02196775
Hi George,
We apologize this got overlooked.
Your license expires on 9/20/26.
We offer the renewal program for only $65. You can add a hardcopy textbook for only $25, and you can add a live webinar review for only $30.
Please call and we can go over everything with you and get you signed up.
FYI, I did try to call you but the phone number we have on file would not work.