How do I get a real estate license in Ohio?

To earn a Salesperson license in Ohio, complete the required pre-license education (120 hours), pass your school/course final exam, submit your application to the ODRE with any required fingerprinting or background check, and pass the Ohio state licensing exam administered by PSI. Always confirm the current requirements with the ODRE.

How many continuing education hours does Ohio require?

Ohio requires 30 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle (every 3 years). Confirm current CE rules and deadlines with the ODRE.

Who regulates real estate licensing in Ohio?

Real estate licensing in Ohio is regulated by the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing ((614) 466-4100). It is the authoritative source for applications, rules, renewals, and license lookups.

Does Ohio require a proctored school final exam?

We have not yet confirmed this state’s school-final proctoring rule. Confirm directly with the state real estate commission before relying on it.

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Ohio at a Glance

Entry-level license

Salesperson

Pre-license hours

120 hours

State exam provider

PSI

Exam passing score

70%

CE per renewal

30 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

Regulator

ODRE

CE reporting

CE tracked through Ohio eLicense portal at elicense.ohio.gov

School-final proctoring: Not yet confirmed

How to Get Licensed in Ohio

1
Complete the required Ohio salesperson pre-license education (100 hours for courses started on/after April 9, 2025 under HB 238; 120 hours previously) at an approved provider.
2
Find a sponsoring Ohio broker.
3
Submit the Salesperson Examination Application with the $81 fee to the Ohio Division of Real Estate.
4
Complete WebCheck fingerprinting and the background check.
5
Pass the Ohio salesperson licensing exam administered by PSI.
6
Activate your license under your sponsoring broker.

Ohio CE Requirements

Total Hours

Mandatory

Elective

3-year

Renewal Cycle

Confirm current CE rules and deadlines with the ODRE.

After You Pass: Keeping Your License

First renewal, post-licensing, and continuing education

New Ohio salespersons must complete 20 hours of post-license education within the first 12 months of licensure. Thereafter, 30 hours of continuing education are required every 3 years.

Post-license education

Required

SAE required

Not required

First-renewal hours

20 hours

Ongoing CE

30 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

Confirm post-licensing and renewal rules with the ODRE before your first renewal deadline.

Ohio Resources & Official Links

Ohio Real Estate Commission Proctoring Requirements Forms & Official Links Broker License Guide

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Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026