Ohio Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements

• 30 hours

  of board-approved CE every 3 years

  2 license classes
  • Salesperson CE — Standard (active, under age 70)
  • Broker / Management Level Licensee CE — Standard (active, under age 70)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 12 hours

  of board-approved CE every 3 years

  1 license class
  • Broker / Management Level Licensee CE — Age 70+ (active, age 70 or older)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 9 hours

  of board-approved CE every 3 years

  1 license class
  • Salesperson CE — Age 70+ Exemption (active licensee, age 70 or older)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Ohio

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing (Ohio Department of Commerce) requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   We report your completion through the board's portal within 10 days. Then renew every 3 years through the board.

Questions Ohio real estate agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Ohio real estate agents need?

Ohio real estate agents must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing (Ohio Department of Commerce).

Which license types have different CE requirements in Ohio?

Requirements differ by license class in Ohio: 30 hours for Salesperson CE — Standard (active, under age 70), Broker / Management Level Licensee CE — Standard (active, under age 70); 12 hours for Broker / Management Level Licensee CE — Age 70+ (active, age 70 or older); 9 hours for Salesperson CE — Age 70+ Exemption (active licensee, age 70 or older).

What topics are required for Ohio real estate agents continuing education?

Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing (Ohio Department of Commerce) requires coverage of: Civil Rights Law (3 hours); Core Law (State/Federal Real Estate Legislation) (3 hours); Canons of Ethics (3 hours); Elective Courses (21 hours); Broker Responsibility (3 hours).

How are completed CE hours reported to Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing (Ohio Department of Commerce)?

Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Ohio real estate agents complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Ohio requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.