Colorado Real Estate License
Renewal & Ethics Information

If you have questions, please email our team (cecredit@vaned.com) and we'll be happy to assist you.

You can complete the current CREC Annual Update Course online at www.vaned.com.

*For licensees who did not complete at least 12 credit hours of CREC update courses by your license renewal date, you will have to choose one of the following options to complete your education requirements:

1. Take the state portion of the Real Estate Exam OR;
2. (1 time for every licensee) you may complete the 24-hour Brokerage Administration course OR;
3. (1 time for every licensee) you may complete the 24-hour Colorado Broker Transition course OR;
4. You may also complete the VanEd Contracts & Closings CE recovery program.

Both the 24-Hour Brokerage Administration Course and the 24-Hour Colorado Broker Transition Course are available online at www.vaned.com.

If you have taken both of the 24-hour courses, VanEd has made available the Contracts & Closings course approved by the commission to fulfill all of the Continuing Education Requirements. Contact VanEd directly to register for that program by calling us at 800-455-8348.

NEW REQUIREMENT: Affiliated Business Arrangements Disclosure

Licensed Colorado real estate brokers are now required to complete an electronic ABA disclosure. Licensees may use the following link to go directly to the online registration page.

CLICK HERE for the ABA Disclosure online

WHAT IS IT?

Beginning July 1, 2005, for all brokers licensed prior to July 1, 2004, the licensee was required to complete a finger-print based Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Criminal History Background check. This was a one-time requirement and will not be needed for subsequent renewals.

For licensees activating an inactive or expired license, you will need to complete the background check as part of your first regular renewal. You will need to allow at this point up to 8 weeks for completion of the Criminal Background check (estimate subject to change).

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

You can view the Commission Documents with instructions on how to obtain your fingerprint card and detailed instructions on where to send then by reading the Commission Notice below:

Click here to view the Commission Notice on Licenses that expire December 31, 2007. You can check the status of your submitted fingerprints online by creating an account or logging into your account using the link below.

Click here to check the status of your submitted fingerprint information.

Required for renewals beginning in 2007 - Affidavit of Eligibility form is available online. The new law required government agencies issuing licenses to verify that those receiving a license are living in the country legally. Please note that the Division of Real Estate will include the Affidavit of Eligibility verification for those who renew their license online and no additional paperwork is necessary. You will be asked to submit the ID# of the Secure and Verifiable document you use in support.

E & O Insurance is mandated by Colorado law, and typically has an enrollment period of January 1st through December 31st of each year regardless of license expiration deadlines!

View the Commission Page online regarding Errors & Omissions Insurance - Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance independent carriers for Colorado licensees

You can enroll for the group carrier policy online. Make sure your E & O Insurance enrollment is complete prior to renewing your active license - Group Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance program for Colorado licensees

NAR MEMBERSHIP ETHICS COURSE REQUIREMENTS

For all REALTOR members of NAR, the Quadrennial Ethics training requirement; December 31st 2008 marks the end of the second 4-year cycle of the Ethics training requirement.

NAR has mandated that every member shall complete the minimum ethics training requirement, the first time ending December 31, 2004, and again at least once every 4 years thereafter. CAR has made available a 4-hour Mandatory NAR Ethics course so that members may comply with this requirement. NAR has stated that members who do not complete this requirement will be suspended. The current cycle of Ethics Quadrennial requirements is going on now. All REALTORS® must complete this requirement by December 31st, 2008. Local Associations may have different requirements.

The NAR 4-hour mandatory Ethics course is available online at www.vaned.com and does come with 4 hours of CE credit. You may also complete the 6-Hour Ethics and Professional Practices GRI/CE course to fulfill this requirement. Some local boards establish separate requirements, so be sure to check with your board to understand which course you need to take.

The current round of Ethics courses must be completed between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2008.

Rule B-2. Methods of completing continuing education

"Licensed brokers must satisfy the continuing education requirement before applying to renew an active license, to activate an inactive license or to reinstate an expired license to active status."

Note: Local Boards and Associations can set higher standards than those you see here. Make sure to check with your local Board or Association office to determine any additional coursework you will need to complete.

Real Estate CE Enrollment

Real Estate Continuing Education Login

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