When should I file my license application with the ODRE?

You must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and not have been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude. You'll need to complete the 120 hours of instruction, and find a sponsoring broker before you can submit your salesperson application.

To apply, download the application for the salesperson exam. This application also serves as your state license application. You'll need to mail it to the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.

No, Ohio does not offer online applications for the real estate salesperson license. You'll need to download the salesperson exam application and follow the instructions to begin the process.

The salesperson application fee is $81 made payable to the Ohio Division of Real Estate with a check or money order.

In addition to your license examination application, you need to provide a copy of the official transcript or certificate of completion showing you met the pre-license class requirement. You may also need to attach additional information regarding any yes answers to the Ethical Conduct and Legal History questions.

Submit your license application to the ODRE soon after finishing your pre-license education. It will take over 30 days for the commission to approve your application for the state licensing exam. You want to take the exam as soon as you can.

No, all Ohio real estate salespersons must be sponsored by it an Ohio licensed broker. In fact, it's part of a requirement for your salesperson exam application.

An active license allows you to legally work as a real estate salesperson, representing buyers and sellers transacting real estate. An inactive license does not allow you to work as a real estate salesperson and earn a commission.

You can't initially receive an inactive Ohio real estate license. You can request that an active license be made inactive by filling out the Transfer/Reactivation request form.

To receive an active Ohio real estate salesperson license, you must follow all of the steps to receive a new salesperson license. You must pass your fingerprinting, be supervised by an Ohio license broker, has the state exam, and show you have good character.

You can ask for your license to be reactivated by submitting the salesperson transfer/reactivation application. You'll need to pay a $34 fee.

While both licenses enable you to assist clients with their real estate needs and earn a commission for your work, Brokers take additional hours of education and certification. This enables them to independently owned a brokerage in supervised others in the business of Real Estate.

You will be issued your salesperson license as soon as you pass the state licensing exam. PSI will send your passing score to the ODRE. Wait 5 to 10 business days before contacting the ODRE to check on your licensing status. You can also try to look up your license status in the online eLicense Center.