How Much Does a Real Estate License Cost in Ohio?
Total estimated cost: $993 to $1,993
| Expense | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing course | $799 | $1,799 |
| Online only (lowest) | $799 | |
| Classroom (lowest) | $899 | |
| Exam fee | $63 | |
| License application | $81 | |
| Fingerprinting / background | $50 | |
| Total estimated cost | $993 | $1,993 |
What's Included
Ohio requires 100 hours of pre-licensing education before you can sit for the state exam. Course prices range from $799 to $1,799 depending on the provider and package. Online self-paced courses are typically cheapest, while classroom programs with live instruction cost more.
State fees are fixed: $63 exam fee (PSI), $81 license application, and $50 for fingerprinting. These don't vary by provider.
After getting licensed, you'll need 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years to maintain your license (renewal fee: $182). See the Ohio continuing education requirements and providers .
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Compare Licensing Costs by State
See how Ohio's total cost ($993) compares to other states.
| State | Hours | Estimated Total (from) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 77 hrs | $159 |
| Florida | 63 hrs | $255 |
| Tennessee | 90 hrs | $368 |
| Michigan | 40 hrs | $376 |
| Nevada | 120 hrs | $379 |
| Missouri | 72 hrs | $392 |
| Louisiana | 90 hrs | $424 |
| Virginia | 60 hrs | $431 |
| South Carolina | 90 hrs | $431 |
| Wisconsin | 72 hrs | $436 |
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| Maryland | 60 hrs | $441 |
| Texas | 180 hrs | $446 |
| Massachusetts | 40 hrs | $453 |
| Mississippi | 60 hrs | $454 |
| Pennsylvania | 75 hrs | $455 |
| Illinois | 75 hrs | $467 |
| New Jersey | 75 hrs | $470 |
| Vermont | 40 hrs | $479 |
| New Hampshire | 40 hrs | $482 |
| West Virginia | 90 hrs | $491 |
| Georgia | 75 hrs | $496 |
| Minnesota | 90 hrs | $516 |
| Utah | 120 hrs | $518 |
| Montana | 70 hrs | $525 |
| Arkansas | 60 hrs | $530 |
| Kansas | 60 hrs | $541 |
| Indiana | 90 hrs | $552 |
| Maine | 55 hrs | $555 |
| Arizona | 90 hrs | $559 |
| North Carolina | 75 hrs | $563 |
| Rhode Island | 45 hrs | $584 |
| Alabama | 60 hrs | $586 |
| Nebraska | 96 hrs | $590 |
| Oklahoma | 90 hrs | $619 |
| California | 135 hrs | $638 |
| Iowa | 96 hrs | $640 |
| Washington | 90 hrs | $646 |
| Kentucky | 96 hrs | $660 |
| New Mexico | 90 hrs | $708 |
| Oregon | 150 hrs | $725 |
| Connecticut | 60 hrs | $769 |
| Hawaii | 60 hrs | $788 |
| Colorado | 168 hrs | $818 |
| Delaware | 99 hrs | $820 |
| Alaska | 40 hrs | $839 |
| Wyoming | 68 hrs | $894 |
| North Dakota | 90 hrs | $937 |
| Idaho | 90 hrs | $1,001 |
| South Dakota | 116 hrs | $1,065 |