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New Mexico Real Estate Licensing Classes and Courses Online
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Built to support you from your first license to your next renewal, our flexible online courses and up-to-date study tools fit seamlessly into your life. With personalized guidance at every stage, you will gain the skills to close more deals and build a loyal client base.
- Getting Licensed: 90-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Courses and Exam Prep
- Continuing Education: 36 Hours for Associate Broker or 42 Hours for Qualifying Broker Continuing Education Courses
- Qualifying Broker Upgrade: 30-Hour Broker Basics Courses
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First Time Getting a Real Estate License in New Mexico?
Learn the steps necessary for your New Mexico real estate license.
Looking for New Mexico Requirements?
See New Mexico state requirements for associate brokers and qualifying brokers.
What Are Your New Mexico Real Estate Career Goals?
| Your Current Goal | What You Need | Key Requirements | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to become a New Mexico real estate agent | 90-Hour Pre-Licensing Courses |
| View New Mexico Licensing Courses |
| I need associate broker post-licensing education | 30-Hour New Broker Business Course |
| View New Mexico Post-Licensing Courses |
| I need to renew my associate broker real estate license | 36 Hours of Continuing Education Every 3 Years |
| View New Mexico CE Courses |
| I need to renew my qualifying broker real estate license | 42 Hours of Continuing Education Every 3 Years |
| View New Mexico CE Courses |
| I want to read NMREC Laws & Eligibility | State Requirements |
| New Mexico State Requirements |
Why Kaplan?
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New Mexico Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
- Average time to complete licensing education: 2.5 months
- State governing body: New Mexico Real Estate Commission
Reciprocity
New Mexico offers partial reciprocity with these states: Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Georgia
- Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in New Mexico
- Submit application
- Provide proof of licensure history
- A person not licensed to practice real estate in New Mexico must pass the real estate broker’s examination as prescribed by the New Mexico Real Estate Commission
- All other states must go through the complete licensing process
Military Portability
- A board may issue a temporary or provisional license, including an expedited license valid for 1 year, to individuals licensed in another jurisdiction
- State agencies shall provide provisional licenses to military spouses within 30 days of application if the spouse holds a license in good standing from another jurisdiction
- Licensing fees are waived for the first 3 years
The 90-hour New Mexico pre-licensing coursework typically takes 3 to 6 weeks to finish.
Yes, New Mexico offers partial reciprocity agreements with Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Georgia.
Yes, new Associate Brokers must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education (the New Broker Business Practices or CCIM 101 course) within their first year.
Yes, the 90 hours of New Mexico pre-licensing courses can be completed online.



