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Iowa Real Estate License and Education Requirements

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First-time Salesperson Renewal in 2010 (for those licensed in 2008)

Developing Professionalism & Ethical Practices	12 hours
Listing Practices	12 hours
Buying Practices	12 hours
Total	36 hours
> View the First-Time Renewal Schedule (first time renewal in 2010) > More information about First-time renewal & equivalencies

All Other Salesperson Renewals in 2010

Law Update*	8 hours
Ethics*	4 hours
Electives	24 hours
Total	36 hours
Effective September 2, 2009, a maximum of 24 hours may be taken by home study/online courses.
> View the Mandatory Renewal Schedule > View the Elective Schedule > More information about license renewal

Broker Renewals in 2010

Law Update*	8 hours
Ethics*	4 hours
Electives	24 hours
Total	36 hours
Effective September 2, 2009, a maximum of 24 hours may be taken by home study/online courses.
> View the Mandatory Renewal Schedule > View the Elective Schedule

How many credit hours do you have? View your Certificates and Transcripts in our Online Account Center for ONLY classes taken through the Iowa Association of REALTORS®.

Class Equivalencies

State & Federal Laws Affecting Real Estate (8 hrs) equals Law Update
Developing Professionalism equals Ethics (4hrs) and Elective (8hr)
GRI 103 equals Ethics + 4 hours elective
GRI 105 equals State and Federal Laws Affecting Real Estate (Pre-Broker)
Other class equivalencies may exist. Contact the Education Department by email for assistance.

Ready to renew your license?

Visit www.LicensedInIowa.gov for more information. Please be aware that license renewal is only available during renewal periods, however license verification is available year-round.

Most commonly-asked questions about license renewal...

Question	Answer
How do I renew my license?	You will need to go the Iowa Real Estate Commission (IREC) website (www.licensediniowa.gov) to renew your license online or to print the license renewal form.
When do I renew my license?	If you don't know when your license expires, visit the IREC website (www.licensediniowa.gov) and perform a license search. This will tell you when you need to renew. **License renewal is typically available during the last two months of the year. License renewal is unavailable during other periods of the year.
Can I carry over hours from one licensing period to the next?	No.
How much of my 36 hours can be home study / online hours?	Effective September 2, 2009, a maximum of 24 hours may be taken by home study/online courses.
What do I do with the certificates I receive from taking a course?	You do not have to turn in your certificates when you renew your license, but you do have to have them on file in case you are audited by the Iowa Real Estate Commission. View your IAR class transcript and certificates
The Iowa Association of REALTORS® keeps track of all my education hours for me, right?	NO, the Iowa Association of REALTORS keeps track of classes offered by the Association and its educational partners only. There is NO central bank of information where your class records are kept. IAR Educational Partners
How do I get copies of my certificates if I have lost them?	You can print your certificates from any classes offered by the IAR or its Educational Partners by logging on to "My Account". For non-IAR sponsored courses, you must contact each school that sponsored the course. For example if you took 3 courses from the Iowa Association of REALTORS® - we would have those records. If you took a course from a private business or broker- you need to contact the private business or broker, etc. It is your responsibility to keep track of the courses you have taken and from which school it was offered.
If I don't have my hours in for renewal can I take the real estate exam again instead?	Yes, contact the Real Estate Commission for specific instructions on how to take the exam for renewal.