Is My CE Certificate the Same as Renewing My Texas TDLR License?

Is my certificate the same as renewing my license?

⚡ Quick Answer

No. Your certificate proves that you completed your required continuing education. It does not mean your Texas license has been renewed.

My CE Space provides your course, certificate, and CE reporting. TDLR handles your license renewal application and state renewal fee.

📄 What Does My Certificate Prove?

Your certificate confirms that you successfully completed your required Texas continuing education course.

After you complete all required course content and your payment is confirmed:

  • Your certificate is generated immediately
  • Your certificate is available in your Student Dashboard
  • A digital copy is emailed to you
  • My CE Space reports your completed CE hours to TDLR

Your certificate is proof of course completion, but it is only one part of the renewal process.

🪪 How Do I Renew My License?

Once your CE hours have been reported and posted by TDLR, you must complete your license renewal directly through the official TDLR website.

You will still need to:

  1. Submit your renewal application
  2. Pay the state renewal fee
  3. Complete any additional steps required by TDLR

My CE Space does not renew licenses or collect TDLR renewal fees.

💡 Good to Know

Think of the process as two separate steps:

Step 1: Complete your CE course with My CE Space

Step 2: Renew your license directly with TDLR

Receiving your certificate means your education is complete. Your license is officially renewed only after TDLR processes and approves your renewal application.

🎯 The Bottom Line

Your certificate and your license renewal are not the same thing.

My CE Space helps you complete your required continuing education, receive your certificate, and report your hours. You must then complete your license renewal and pay the state fee directly through TDLR.