Ohio Real Estate Agent CE Requirements (2026)

Ohio Real Estate Agent CE at a glance

Ohio Core Course
Ohio Division of Real Estate required 9-hr Core: 3 hrs Civil Rights (Fair Housing) + 3 hrs Recent Legal Issues + 3 hrs Canons of Ethics
9 hours
Broker Core (Brokers Only)elective
Broker licensees require additional 3-hr Broker Core course
3 hours
Electives
Ohio DRE-approved electives
21 hours

Notes

30 hrs over 3-year cycle. 9-hr Core (3+3+3 breakdown) + 21 electives. Brokers have additional 3-hr Broker Core (within the 30).

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We'll send you courtesy reminders at 90, 60, and 30 days before your license expires — so you can stay ahead of your CE and renewal deadlines.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18

Ohio Core Course
Ohio Division of Real Estate required 9-hr Core: 3 hrs Civil Rights (Fair Housing) + 3 hrs Recent Legal Issues + 3 hrs Canons of Ethics
9 hours
Broker Core (Brokers Only)elective
Broker licensees require additional 3-hr Broker Core course
3 hours
Electives
Ohio DRE-approved electives
21 hours

Notes

30 hrs over 3-year cycle. 9-hr Core (3+3+3 breakdown) + 21 electives. Brokers have additional 3-hr Broker Core (within the 30).

Continuing education through The CE Shop

State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.

LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.

We'll send you courtesy reminders at 90, 60, and 30 days before your license expires — so you can stay ahead of your CE and renewal deadlines.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18