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Ohio Licensing Process
Step 1
Pick a Real Estate Program that suits your needs.
👉 100 educational hours over 4 required courses
👉 Davis college / The CE Shop Online!
👉 ANY SCHOOL is okay!
Step 2
Choose a Broker Affiliation for Sponsorship
👉 Enjoy our Reimbursement Program if you choose us!
Step 3
Apply to Take Real Estate Exam & Get Licensed
👉 Application Fee: $81
👉 National and State Exam: $61
👉 Fingerprint Fee: $50-75
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Most license processes (applications, renewals, transfers, reactivations, etc) have moved to the new eLicense LPI Portal.
You can watch a 2-minute introduction to the new system here.
Please note: Paper applications will no longer be accepted for processes available in the new system, including any applications or fees submitted in person at the Customer Service Center. If an application is available in the eLicense LPI Portal, it must be completed online. Paper applications mailed before go-live will still be reviewed.
Now is the time to get set up in the eLicense LPI Portal. The first step is creating an OHID (you may already have one from the BMV or Department of Taxation). After creating an OHID, existing licenses can be linked to the account. Select the appropriate prompt below to get started.
I don’t have an OHID:
Follow the steps to create one here. If you need assistance creating your OHID, a step-by-step guide can be found here, or you can call the OHID help desk at 614-644-OHID (8am-5pm). After creating your OHID, return to https://lpi.elicense.ohio.gov and enter your OHID credentials to log in. Then proceed to the next prompt below.
I’ve already created an OHID:
Follow the steps to link your existing license to your OHID account here.
You will be asked for your full license number, effective date, and expiration date. You can find this information by searching in the License Lookup from our previous system.
Try searching by your first and last name only. The necessary information is highlighted below. You will need the License Prefix (SAL, BRKP, BRKA for example) AND A DOT before your license number. NOTE: If you have an old six-digit license number, do not type in the four zeros before your number.
I linked my license to my OHID—now how do I learn the new system?
You can find a navigation video here and a step-by-step guide to many processes here.
For licensing questions, contact our Customer Service Center at 614-466-4100 (M–F, 8am–5pm) or email [email protected].
Using this link, you can find the division's step by step instructions on how to apply for a license and other services.
Retake Instructions
The Ohio Division of Real Estate, recently changed their system. To proceed, you'll need to formally submit a Retake Application through the new Ohio eLicense LPI Portal. Please stay focused, and follow the steps below carefully to ensure your application is processed efficiently.
Step 1: Create OHID
Step 2: Register with LPI
Step 3: Email [email protected] advising us that they would like to submit a retake application
Step 4: Wait for email response from Webreal/Division to confirm that they can apply online
Step 5: Log into LPI
Step 6: Navigate to the My Applications >Submitted Applications
Step 7: Click Open/View on the Sales Exam App
Step 8: Select the Actions drop Down
Step 9: Select Service Requests
Step 10: Select Retake
Step 11: Complete Retake Application
https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/salespersons-and-brokers/guides-and-resources/new-elicense-lpi-portal
If you encounter any issues during this process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Division office during business hours. You can give them a call at :
Contact Phone Number: 614-466-4100
Contact Email: [email protected]
Core Group Montgomery, LLC - dba Seven Hills Realty
Ohio Salesperson License Transfer Guide (New eLicense LPI System)
Step 1: Login via OHID
The state now requires an OHID for all licensing transactions.
➡️ Access the Portal: Go to lpi.elicense.ohio.gov.
➡️ Credentials: Log in with your OHID. If you do not have one, you must create it at ohid.ohio.gov before you can proceed.
➡️ Link License: If this is your first time in the new system, you may be prompted to "Claim" or link your existing license to your OHID.
Step 2: Start the Transfer Application
➡️ On your personal Dashboard, look for the Online Services or More Actions tab.
➡️ Select Sales License Transfer from the menu.
➡️ Click Start and then Next after reviewing the instructions.
Step 3: Ethical Conduct & Documents
➡️ You must answer a series of ethical questions.
➡️ Critical: If you answer "Yes" to any question, you must upload a letter of explanation.
Step 4: Add the New Brokerage
When the system asks for the brokerage you are moving to:
➡️ Enter in Core Group Montgomery, LLC or
➡️ Enter License Number: REC.2017003224.
➡️ Once the brokerage appears, click YES to confirm affiliation.
Step 5: Attestation and Payment
➡️ Signature: Sign the application by typing your full name and the date.
➡️ Invoice: Select Add to Invoice to proceed to the payment screen.
➡️ Fee: The standard transfer fee is $34 (this fee is non-refundable).
Step 6: Broker Certification
After you submit, the transfer remains in "Pending" status. The Principal Broker of the new firm must log into their own portal account to certify and accept your transfer before your license becomes active with them.
I don’t have an OHID:
Follow the steps to create one here. If you need assistance creating your OHID, a step-by-step guide can be found here, or you can call the OHID help desk at 614-644-OHID (8am-5pm). After creating your OHID, return to https://lpi.elicense.ohio.gov and enter your OHID credentials to log in. Then proceed to the next prompt below.
I’ve already created an OHID:
Follow the steps to link your existing license to your OHID account here.
You will be asked for your full license number, effective date, and expiration date. You can find this information by searching in the License Lookup from our previous system. Try searching by your first and last name only. The necessary information is highlighted below. You will need the License Prefix (SAL, BRKP, BRKA for example) AND A DOT before your license number. NOTE: If you have an old six-digit license number, do not type in the four zeros before your number.
I linked my license to my OHID—now how do I learn the new system?
You can find a navigation video here and a step-by-step guide to many processes here.
For licensing questions, contact our Customer Service Center at 614-466-4100 (M–F, 8am–5pm) or email [email protected].
Each office is independently owned and operated.