The CE requirement is set based on license approval date and is required to be completed prior to submitting for license renewal. See the State-Specific Education Requirements (PE and CE) additional details and deadlines.
SMART CE 2025 Deadlines: CE has to be completed before the renewal application can be submitted. Complete CE early so you can submit your license renewal application on time. Follow these dates to ensure you can submit for renew on time:
SMART CE DEADLINE: CE course(s) reported to NMLS by Friday, December 5
At RISK TO MISS RENEWAL: CE course(s) reported to NMLS by Friday, December 12
GUARANTEED TO MISS RENEWAL: CE course(s) reported to NMLS on Friday, December 26
Note: An agency could have a CE deadline sooner than those listed above. Deadlines are listed in each agency's section.