Hello, Ohio Real Estate.

This information is intended to provide answers to commonly asked questions by real estate agents. It is not intended to replace detailed information found in your state’s statutes and regulations. Though we have made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information given is reliable and current, we cannot guarantee that it is. For more information please contact your state real estate department. See contact information below.

Hours Required

Each ACTIVE LICENSEE, regardless of license status, shall submit proof to the Superintendent that the licensee has satisfactorily completed 30 hours of continuing education, including the three required courses, Civil rights, Core Law and Ohio Canons of Ethics (all 3 hours each). All brokers and management level licensees will also be required to complete a 3-hour Broker Responsibility course for a total of 12 hours of required core courses

Each ACTIVE LICENSEE who is 70 yrs. of age or older on their renewal birthday shall submit proof they have completed the three required courses (total of 9 hours) in Civil Rights, Core Law and Ohio Canons of Ethics. Additionally, all active brokers and management level licensees must also submit the 3-hour Broker Responsibility course for a total of 12 hours of required core courses.

(Please note: Cape School does not currently offer the 3-hour Broker Responsibility course)

Compliance Date

Every three years from the first birthday following initial licensure. 

Approved Course Delivery Methods

• Independent self-study online courses
• Classroom
• Live Webinar

Exam Requirements

Self-study courses do not require a final exam

Course Subject Requirements

Each licensee is required to complete 9 hours of mandatory coursework to include the following: 3 hours Civil Rights, 3 hours Core Law and 3 hours Canons of Ethics. All active brokers and management level licensees must also complete the 3-hour Broker Responsibility course for a total of 12 hours of required core courses. (Please note: Cape School does not currently offer the 3-hour Broker Responsibility course)

Carryover Credits

A maximum of ten elective hours may be carried over to the next compliance period.

Credit Reporting

Continuing Education providers must submit rosters through the course/class roster entry system within 10 days of the date of course completion.

License Renewal

Agent must submit "Renewal Application with Education Compliance Form" from the Ohio Department of Commerce along with copies of certificates of completion and renewal fee. We will provide a certificate of completion for your records and you will be responsible for transferring the information provided to your renewal sheet. A licensee shall not renew the licensee's license any earlier than two months prior to the filing deadline.
For a copy of the form, click here

Post License Education Requirements
(Cape School does not currently offer Post-License courses)

Not earlier than the date of issue of a real estate broker's license to a licensee, but not later than twelve months after the date of issue of a real estate broker's license to a licensee, the licensee shall submit proof satisfactory to the superintendent, on forms made available by the superintendent, of the completion of ten hours of instruction that shall be completed in schools, seminars, and educational institutions that are approved by the commission. Approval of the curriculum and providers shall be granted according to rules adopted pursuant to section 4735.10 of the Revised Code and may be taken through classroom instruction or distance education.

Not earlier than the date of issue of a real estate salesperson's license to a licensee, but not later than twelve months after the date of issue of a real estate salesperson license to a licensee, the licensee shall submit proof satisfactory to the superintendent, on forms made available by the superintendent, of the completion of twenty hours of instruction that shall be completed in schools, seminars, and educational institutions approved by the commission. The instruction shall include, but is not limited to, current practices relating to commercial real estate, property management, short sales, and land contracts; contract law; federal and state programs; economic conditions; and fiduciary responsibility. Approval of the curriculum and providers shall be granted according to rules adopted pursuant to section 4735.10 of the Revised Code and may be taken through classroom instruction or distance education.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions or need further information please contact:

State of Ohio
Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing
77 South High Street, 20th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6133
Phone: 614.466.4100 Fax: 614.644.0584
Website:https://www.com.ohio.gov/real/
Email: webreal@com.state.oh.us



If you questions regarding our courses, please contact CAPE at:
CAPE School, Inc.
PO Box 169
Buckingham, VA 23921
phone: 800-729-7974
fax: 888-303-1828
or E-mail us