Your Guide To The Ohio Real Estate Commission
Ohio Division of Real Estate | Division Information
Looking for information on government websites can feel overwhelming, so we put together this guide as your one-stop shop for the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.
If you’re looking for any of the following:
- CE requirements,
- testing information,
- license renewal requirements,
- necessary documents and forms, or
- license re-instatement information
then you're in the right place! The CE Shop has extensive knowledge of real estate in the Buckeye State, and we’re here to help.
Basic Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (OREPL) Information
For any questions about your Real Estate Salesperson or Broker license (e.g., pre-licensing education, experience requirements, CE requirements, etc.), reach out to the:
Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
Phone: 614.466.4100
Website: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing
Email: WebReal@com.ohio.gov
The Division also has a Contact Us page where you can fill out a form to ask questions.
Files, Applications & Important Documents
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common forms and resources you’ll need to get licensed and maintain your license in Ohio. If you can’t find what you’re looking for below, check out the Ohio Real Estate Division website.
It’s important to note that a few documents can only be found inside the OREPL eLicense Center where licensees apply for licensing and manage their accounts.
| Form Title | Form Description |
|---|---|
| Contact Information | The contact information for the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing can be found here. |
| Ohio Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements | This is where you can find OREPL requirements for an Ohio Real Estate Salesperson license. |
| Ohio Real Estate Salesperson License Examination Application | This is the application required to take the exam and apply for a Salesperson license. |
| Out of State Salesperson Application | If you are a licensed real estate agent that lives outside of Ohio and would like to transact real estate in Ohio, use this application. |
| Ohio Real Estate Broker Requirements | This is where you can find the OREPL requirements to get an Ohio Real Estate Broker license. |
| Ohio Real Estate Broker Examination Application | This is the application required to take the exam and apply for a Broker license. |
| Out of State Broker Application | Get information on licensing requirements, check the status of an existing application, apply using a printable application, or access the online application system here. |
| Out of State Broker Application | If you are a licensed broker that lives outside of Ohio and would like to transact real estate in Ohio, use this application. tion status here. |
| Non-Resident Real Estate Licensee Consent to Service of Process | If you are licensed in another state, you’ll need to submit this form with your out-of-state application before operating in Ohio. |
| PSI Ohio Real Estate Exam | Schedule your Ohio real estate licensing exam through PSI. |
| PSI Ohio Real Estate Exam Candidate Handbook | Exam information for both real estate salespersons and brokers. |
| Ohio Real Estate License Lookup | Search for a real estate license using this form. |
| Ohio Real Estate License Renewal | Here are the instructions for how to renew your real estate license in Ohio. |
| Real Estate Salesperson License Reactivation | Here are the instructions to transfer your Salesperson license to a new brokerage or reactivate an inactive or suspended license. |
| Real Estate Broker License Reactivation | Here are the instructions to transfer your Broker license to a new brokerage or reactivate an inactive or suspended license. |
| Ohio Disqualifying Offences | These are the criminal offenses that will prevent you from receiving your real estate license. |
| Individual Change Application | Update your information on your license with this application. |
| Ohio Division FAQ | This is the Real Estate FAQ page on the OREPL website. |
| Educational Research and Funds Reports | A resource the OREPL provides to show studies on trends among real estate home buyers, sellers, properties, as well as other factors impacting the market. |
State Requirements for the State of Ohio
Davis College offers online real estate education in Ohio. You can find all of the course and state requirements below.
State of Ohio Certificate of Registration No. 81-02-0731B