Renewing Your Ohio Real Estate License

How do I renew my Ohio real estate license?

1. Complete 30-Hours of approved continuing education
2. Log in to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate eLicense Center
3. Enter your license information and pay the appropriate fee

What is the fee for renewing my Ohio real estate license?

• Salespersons: $135
• Brokers: $180

How do I tell which continuing education requirements I have completed?

The certification number includes a letter that serves as a course-type designator

• D – Core Law
• G – Civil Rights
• C – Canon of Ethics
• E – Elective*
• F – Computer Specific Elective*
• B – Computer Basic Elective*
  *A licensee may only take a maximum of 15 hours of computer electives

How can I find my Ohio real estate continuing education due date?

Visit www.com.ohio.gov/real to look up your license requirements

Do my 10-hour post-education courses count towards my 30 hours of continuing education?

No, the state of Ohio requires you to complete the 10-hour pre-licensure course and 30 hours of continuing education.

I have extra continuing education credits; can I use them for the next renewal cycle?

You may roll over 10 hours. These hours will count for elective courses, they will not count towards the 9 core course hours.

Where can I find Ohio real estate continuing education?

Visit www.realestatetraininginstitute.com and choose from the selection of state-approved courses.

Who Submits Completed Continued Education?

Ohio Division of Real Estate requires that both the course sponsor and the licensee submit certificates of completion. Real Estate Training Institute reports course completions to the Division within two business days of completion. A course completion certificate will be available to print immediately upon completion of the course. It is the licensee’s responsibility to submit all completed continuing education certificates to the Division when renewing their license.