How often is CE required for Montana licensees?
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Every year
Every two years
A two-year CE cycle is common in many states, such as Colorado and Washington, but Montana specifically mandates annual completion of 12 CE hours, making 'every two years' an incorrect description of Montana's requirement.
Every three years
A three-year CE cycle is not Montana's standard; this timeframe is associated with some other professional licensing systems but does not apply to Montana real estate licensees, who must complete CE on an annual basis.
Every four years
A four-year CE cycle would be an unusually long interval that would allow significant knowledge gaps to develop; Montana has not adopted such an extended renewal period, and no major real estate licensing jurisdiction uses a four-year CE cycle as its standard.
Why is this correct?
Montana law requires real estate licensees to complete 12 hours of continuing education every licensing year as a condition of license renewal, making it an annual rather than a biennial or longer-cycle requirement. This is codified under Montana's real estate licensing statutes and administered by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation, which specifies approved course topics including ethics, Montana-specific law updates, and elective subjects. Failing to complete the annual 12-hour requirement results in the inability to renew one's license, effectively suspending the licensee's ability to practice.
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