Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

When must the CE Deferral Fee be paid to receive an additional 60 days?

1. After the expiration date

2. On the expiration date

3. Before the expiration date

4. Anytime within the next year

The correct answer is: Before the expiration date

To receive an additional 60 days for completing Continuing Education (CE) requirements, the CE Deferral Fee must be paid before the expiration date of the license. This process allows license holders to maintain their active status and avoid any potential disruptions in their ability to practice. By paying the fee before the expiration of the license, individuals are given a grace period to fulfill their educational obligations without the pressure of having an expired license. If the fee were paid after the expiration date, the licensee would typically face penalties or be unable to renew until the CE was completed. Paying on the expiration date might not allow sufficient time for processing, and waiting until anytime within the next year would effectively lose eligibility to request the extension. Thus, timely payment before expiration is crucial for adherence to Texas real estate regulations.