Ohio First-Renewal CE
30 hours required for your first renewal. Ohio has no separate post-license requirement — your first renewal follows the standard 30-hour CE process.
30 hours required
Ohio post-license requirements at a glance
- Hours
- 20 hours of post-licensing instruction
- Deadline
- Within 12 months of the date your salesperson license is issued
- Topics
- Commercial real estate, property management, short sales, land contracts, contract law, federal and state programs, economic conditions and fiduciary responsibility
- Format
- Classroom or distance education
- If you miss it
- Your license is suspended automatically
Source: Ohio Revised Code 4735.09
Compare Ohio Post-License Courses
OH 30-Hr CE Package
30 Hours
State-approved 30-hour first renewal CE. Self-paced and fully online.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Civil Rights
- Core Law
- Ethics
- Elective topics
Ohio 30-Hour CE
30 Hours
State-approved 30-hour first renewal CE with video and on-demand access.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Mandatory topics
- Elective courses
20-Hour Ohio Post-Licensing Salesperson Course Plus Professional Development
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Ohio post-license: common questions
How many post-licensing hours do Ohio salespersons need?
20 hours of instruction from Commission-approved schools, seminars or institutions.
When is it due?
Within 12 months of the date your salesperson license is issued.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Your license is suspended automatically and your broker is notified. You then have 12 months from the suspension to submit proof that you've finished the course.
Can I take post-licensing online?
Yes. Ohio law allows the 20 hours through classroom instruction or distance education.
Source: Ohio Revised Code 4735.09