Your First License Renewal in Oregon
Who completes the first-renewal courses?
"First renewal" refers to brokers renewing an active Oregon license for the first time (roughly your first two years licensed). Oregon requires a one-time Advanced Practices course at this renewal that you won't take again. After this, you move to the standard 30-hour continuing education cycle.
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Brokers renewing an active license for the first time (on or after January 1, 2026) complete 30 hours, made up of:
- 26-hour Broker Advanced Practices (BAP) course
- 2-hour Fair Housing course
- 2-hour Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC)
FAQ about your first Oregon renewal
What is the Broker Advanced Practices (BAP) course?
The BAP is a one-time 26-hour course Oregon requires at your first active renewal. It builds on your pre-license education with practical, real-world brokerage topics. Principal brokers take the Principal Broker Advanced Practices (PBAP) version instead.
What do I need at my next (second) renewal?
After your first renewal you switch to standard continuing education: 30 hours every two years that must include the 2-hour Fair Housing course and the 2-hour LARRC, with the rest elective. See our Oregon continuing education page for details.
When do these hours need to be completed?
Only courses you complete within the two years before your renewal count. Finish all 30 hours, including the Advanced Practices course, before your license expiration date.
The easiest way to complete your first renewal
Our Oregon first-renewal package is being built to bundle the 26-hour Advanced Practices course with your Fair Housing and LARRC requirements in one place, with certificates issued as soon as you finish. Join the Oregon notify list and we'll tell you the moment it's available.
What happens if I miss my first renewal deadline?
You cannot practice real estate while your license is inactive. Oregon allows reactivation, but more steps and fees apply the longer your license stays lapsed. Renew on time to avoid the cost and the risk of operating without an active license.
Do I send my certificates to the Oregon Real Estate Agency?
No. You self-certify your hours at renewal but must keep your completion records. OREA conducts random audits, so retain proof you completed the Advanced Practices, Fair Housing, and LARRC courses.
Does Realestateschool.org keep my records?
Yes. We retain a record of every course you complete with us, and you can log in to print certificates anytime. We still recommend keeping your own copies, as the Agency requires.
Is my real estate education tax deductible?
Generally, yes — education to maintain your existing license is often deductible. Check with a tax professional about your specific situation.