Key Takeaways
- Wyoming real estate licenses are valid for 3 years and expire on December 31 of the renewal year
- Salespersons must complete 45 hours of continuing education (CE) per renewal cycle: 24 hours required + 21 hours electives
- Responsible brokers must complete 53 hours of CE including the 8-hour Broker Management course
- Required CE courses include Marketplace Issues (8 hrs), Practical Applications (8 hrs), and Contracting/Trust Accounting/Closing (8 hrs)
- Late renewal incurs additional fees; licenses expired over certain periods may require re-examination
License Maintenance and Renewal
Wyoming real estate licenses require ongoing maintenance through continuing education and timely renewal.
License Terms and Fees
| Item | Amount/Duration |
|---|---|
| License term | 3 years |
| Expiration date | December 31 of renewal year |
| Renewal fee | $200 |
| Late renewal penalty | Additional fees apply |
Continuing Education Requirements
Salesperson/Associate Broker CE (45 hours per 3-year cycle)
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Marketplace Issues | 8 hours (required) |
| Practical Applications | 8 hours (required) |
| Contracting, Trust Accounting, and Closing | 8 hours (required) |
| Elective courses | 21 hours |
| Total | 45 hours |
Responsible Broker CE (53 hours per 3-year cycle)
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wyoming Brokerage Management | 8 hours (required) |
| Marketplace Issues | 8 hours (required) |
| Practical Applications | 8 hours (required) |
| Contracting, Trust Accounting, and Closing | 8 hours (required) |
| Elective courses | 21 hours |
| Total | 53 hours |
Note: The Wyoming Brokerage Management course is a prerequisite for becoming a Responsible Broker and counts toward the 32 hours of required courses.
First Renewal Exception
Newly licensed salespersons renewing for the first time by December 31 of the year in which the license was issued:
| Requirement | First Renewal |
|---|---|
| CE hours required | None |
| Renewal starts | 3-year cycle |
Important: This first renewal starts the licensee on a full three-year renewal cycle with complete CE requirements.
Late Renewal and Expired Licenses
Late Renewal
If your license expires but you renew within the grace period:
| Time After Expiration | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Late renewal | Pay renewal + late fee, complete CE |
| Extended late period | Increased late fee, complete CE |
Warning: You cannot practice while your license is expired.
Expired Licenses
If your license has been expired for an extended period:
- May need to retake the licensing exam
- May need to complete additional education
- Apply as a new applicant
License Status Types
| Status | Meaning | Can Practice? |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Current, affiliated with broker | Yes |
| Inactive | Not affiliated with broker | No |
| Expired | Not renewed | No |
| Suspended | WREC disciplinary action | No |
| Revoked | License permanently cancelled | No |
Inactive Status
A salesperson's license becomes inactive when:
- Not affiliated with a responsible broker
- Voluntarily placed on inactive status
- Failing to complete continuing education
To reactivate, the salesperson must affiliate with a responsible broker and complete any outstanding education requirements.
Address and Status Changes
Licensees must notify WREC within 10 business days of:
- Change of business address
- Change of mailing address
- Change of legal name
- Change of responsible broker (salespersons)
Changes are made through the WREC online portal.
Out-of-State Licensee Requirements
Wyoming does not offer reciprocity with any state. Licensees from other states must:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Complete Wyoming Law portion | From Salesperson I course |
| Complete Salesperson II course | 18 hours |
| Pass state exam | Wyoming state portion only |
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