Ohio Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements

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Ohio Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements

Real Estate Continuing Education Provider Number: RECE.2007006186

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What are the Real Estate Continuing Education requirements for Ohio?

All License Types

30 CE hours total

Note: Newly licensed salespersons must complete a 20-hour post-licensing education course within one year of the issuance of their initial license. Newly licensed brokers must complete a 10-hour post-licensing education course within one year of the issuance of their initial license. WebCE does not currently offer post-licensing courses for Ohio.

Are there any subject area requirements for Ohio Real Estate CE?

Brokers

Ohio Broker Responsibilities: 3 CE hours
Civil Rights: 3 CE hours
Core Law: 3 CE hours
Canons of Ethics: 3 CE hours
Electives: 18 CE hours

Salespersons

Civil Rights: 3 CE hours
Core Law: 3 CE hours
Canons of Ethics: 3 CE hours
Electives: 21 CE hours

When does Ohio Real Estate CE have to be completed?

Every three years by the licensee’s birth date.

Can Real Estate CE courses be repeated?

Courses cannot be repeated more than once in a 3 year license term.

Can Real Estate CE course hours carry over to the next renewal cycle?

A maximum of 10 hours may be carried over to the next license term. Please note: The 10 hours will be considered elective hours. They will not count toward the 9 required core class hours for salespersons or the 12 required core class hours for brokers.

What is the Ohio Real Estate license renewal process?

The Division's eLicense LPI Portal is now live for licensees. To track CE credits and ensure you receive important communications, you must register in the new system. This is a three-step process. First, create an OHID. Next, register with eLicense LPI using your OHID. Finally, claim your license in the LPI system. The Division of Real Estate has provided the following guides with more information on using eLicense LPI:

How to Create an OHID. For questions, call the Support Line at 614-644-6443.

How to Register on eLicense LPI. For questions, call the Support Line at 855-405-5514.

How to Claim Your License. For questions, call the Support Line at 614-466-4100.

License Renewal: You can renew your license up to 60 days prior to your due date. You can either renew by mail or online, using the eLicense LPI website. If you renew by mail, send the renewal form from the Divison's website, education compliance form, and fee to the Division, along with CE certificates for any courses not listed under your name on the eLicense Center.

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What are the WebCE Ohio Real Estate CE course requirements?

WebCE courses are classified as distance education courses.
No licensee shall receive credit for more than eight classroom hours of continuing education instruction taken in any one calendar day.
Students must read the course material and answer each set of end-of-chapter quizzes.
Final exams are not required for CE.

What is the access period for WebCE Ohio Real Estate CE courses?

12 months from the original date of purchase, unless otherwise posted on the course description page and student dashboard.

How often does WebCE report Ohio Real Estate CE course completions?

Every business day to the Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for Ohio Real Estate CE courses?

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the course is completed.

What are the Ohio Real Estate CE requirements for non-residents?

All Ohio real estate licensee are required to complete CE for their licensing requirements regardless of their residency.

Are there any CE exemptions?

Active licensees over the age of 70 are only required to complete the mandatory CE requirements.

Who to contact for additional questions

Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing

Address: 77 South High Street, 20th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6133
Phone: (614) 466-4100
Fax: (614) 644-0584
Website: Ohio Real Estate & Professional Licensing

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with your state's licensing department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.

Last updated on 12/12/2025

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