# IAR CE in California

As of Oct 5, 2026, California requires IAR CE: 12 credits of IAR CE per year, including 6 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (at least 3 on ethics) and 6 Products and Practice, due December 31, according to NASAA's map.

As of: 2026-10-05
Address: https://advisoriq.com/ce/iar/california/

## Facts

- jurisdiction: California
- code: CA
- status: in effect
- first_year: 2024
- requirement: 12 credits per year, including 6 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (at least 3 on ethics), 6 Products and Practice
- deadline: December 31 each year
- notes: Only in adopting states. Dual registrants may use FINRA Regulatory Element CE for the 6 Products and Practice credits. New registrants have no requirement until January 1 of the following year. A missed year renews as CE inactive.

## Sources

- NASAA IAR CE map, checked 2026-10-05: https://www.nasaa.org/industry-resources/investment-advisers/investment-adviser-representative-continuing-education/iar-ce-map/
- NASAA IAR CE model rule, checked 2026-10-05: https://www.nasaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NASAA-IAR-CE-Model-Rule.pdf ("six (6) Credits of IAR Regulatory and Ethics Content offered by an Authorized Provider, with at least three (3) hours covering the topic of ethics")

## Related

- [IAR CE requirements by state](https://advisoriq.com/ce/requirements/iar/)
- [CE calculator](https://advisoriq.com/ce/?d=IAR&state=CA)
- [When is my CE due?](https://advisoriq.com/ce/due/)

## Cite as

AdvisorIQ, as of 2026-10-05. https://advisoriq.com/ce/iar/california/

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