• OHIO REAL ESTATE CE

Ohio Real Estate CE Renewal

30 hours every 3 years. Ohio Division of Real Estate requirements are clear — here's what to take and who offers the best packages.

30 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing

Ohio CE requirements at a glance

Hours
30 hours every 3 years
Deadline
Your birthday, 3 years after initial licensure and every 3 years after that
Required courses
3 hours each of civil rights, Ohio and federal legislation (core law) and canons of ethics
Brokers
A 3-hour course on principal broker duties, within the 30 hours
Age 70+
9 hours per period; exempt if your license is inactive
Format
Classroom or distance education; no more than 8 hours of credit in one day

Source: Ohio Revised Code 4735.141: Continuing education · Ohio Administrative Code 1301:5-7-02

Compare Ohio CE Renewal Courses

Ohio 30-Hour CE

$119

30 Hours

State-approved 30-hour Ohio CE package with video-based learning and on-demand access.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Mandatory topics
  • Elective courses

Ohio 30-Hour CE Package

$149

30 Hours

30-hour Ohio CE renewal course from Colibri Real Estate.

OH Salesperson Complete CE Package

$124.95

OH Complete CE Package for Brokers

$124.95

30-Hr. OH Broker CE Package Plus ProPath

$219

30 Hours

This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for active broker license renewal.

30-Hr. OH Broker CE Package

$189

30 Hours

This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for active broker license renewal.

30-Hr. OH Broker CE Package for REALTORS

$189

30 Hours

This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for active broker license renewal.

12-Hr. OH Broker Required Core CE Package

$79

12 Hours

This package includes all 12 required core hours of CE (residential topics) required for active broker license renewal.

30-Hr. OH Sales CE Package Plus ProPath

$219

30 Hours

This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for active sales license renewal.

30-Hr. OH Sales CE Package

$189

30 Hours

This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for active sales license renewal.

30-Hr. OH Sales CE Package for REALTORS

$189

30 Hours

This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for active sales license renewal.

9-Hr. OH Sales Required Core CE Package

$59

9 Hours

This package includes all 9 hours of required core CE (residential topics) required for active sales license renewal.

Ohio CE renewal: common questions

How many CE hours do Ohio real estate agents need?

30 hours every three years, due on or before your birthday three years after your initial licensure and every three years after that.

Which courses are required?

At least 3 hours each on civil rights and fair housing, current state and federal legislation affecting real estate, and the canons of ethics. Brokers and management-level licensees also need a 3-hour course on principal broker duties.

Can extra hours carry over?

Yes, up to 10 hours beyond the required 30 can be applied to your next three-year period.

What if I miss my CE deadline?

Your license is suspended automatically. If you don't complete the requirement within 12 months of the suspension, the license is revoked automatically.

Do licensees 70 or older still need CE?

Yes, but less: 9 hours per reporting period covering Ohio real estate law, recent legislation, civil rights and ethics. Licensees 70 or older with an inactive license are exempt.

Source: Ohio Revised Code 4735.141: Continuing education · Ohio Administrative Code 1301:5-7-02