How long do I have to complete my Post-Licensing courses?
Your Time Limit to Lose Provisional Status
Once you become an Active Provisional Broker (PB) in North Carolina, your clock starts ticking immediately. The North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) requires every PB to complete mandatory post-licensure education to move into the fully independent “Full Broker” status. What is the critical deadline for completing all Post-Licensing courses?
You have exactly 18 months from the date your initial license was issued to successfully complete all 90 hours of the required Post-Licensing education program.
The 18-Month Rule: A Non-Negotiable Timeframe
This deadline is strict and non-extendable. It is based on your license issuance date, not the date you activate your license or start practicing.
- The Program: The requirement consists of three separate 30-hour courses, totaling 90 hours.
- The Consequence: If you fail to complete all 90 hours and pass the final exams for all three courses by the 18-month deadline, your Provisional Broker license will be automatically placed on Inactive status.
The High Price of Missing the Deadline
Losing your active status means you must immediately stop practicing real estate, which halts your income and damages client relationships. To reactivate your license after missing the deadline, you must complete all outstanding Post-Licensing requirements, and in some cases, meet additional reinstatement requirements set by the NCREC.
Pro-Tip: While you have 18 months for the entire 90-hour program, each individual 30-hour course must be completed within 180 days of its own enrollment date. Plan your courses strategically, and don’t delay the final exams!
Key Takeaway
The NC Post-Licensing deadline for Provisional Brokers is a strict 18 months from the initial date of licensure. Failure to complete all 90 hours of required education by this date will automatically place your license on Inactive status, prohibiting you from practicing real estate.