How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Ohio

100 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $194, on top of a course starting at $799.

Requirements set by Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.

The steps, in order

1

Check you're eligible

Ohio requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED (if born after 1950).
2

Complete 100 hours of pre-licensing education

Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing requires 100 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
3

Pass the PSI licensing exam

Ohio uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $63.
4

Submit fingerprints and a background check

Ohio charges $50 for fingerprinting and the background check.
5

Apply for your license

The application fee is $81, paid to Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.
6

Keep the license current

Ohio requires 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years to renew.

Worth knowing about Ohio

Pre-licensing reduced from 120 to 100 hours as of April 9, 2025 via Ohio House Bill 238. Courses: Principles & Practices (40hr) + Ohio RE Law (40hr) + Finance (10hr) + Appraisal (10hr).

Next steps

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Ohio Real Estate License FAQ

How many hours of real estate school does Ohio require? ▾

Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing requires 100 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.

How much does a Ohio real estate license cost? ▾

Ohio charges $194 in state fees: $63 exam fee, $81 application fee, $50 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.

What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Ohio? ▾

You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED (if born after 1950), complete 100 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.

What is on the Ohio real estate exam? ▾

Ohio uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Ohio law.