Ohio Ohio License Law
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Ohio license law questions make up a substantial portion of the OH state exam and cover rules that are specific to Ohio — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these Ohio-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific OH rule being tested.
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Q1. Which state agency regulates real estate licenses in Ohio?
Explanation
The Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, within the Ohio Department of Commerce, is responsible for issuing and regulating real estate licenses in Ohio.
Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required to sit for the Ohio real estate salesperson exam?
Explanation
Ohio requires 120 hours of approved pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the salesperson licensing exam, making it one of the higher pre-license requirements in the country.
Q3. How many questions are on the Ohio real estate salesperson licensing exam?
Explanation
The Ohio real estate salesperson exam contains 120 questions divided between national and state-specific portions.
Q4. What is the minimum passing score on the Ohio real estate salesperson licensing exam?
Explanation
Ohio requires a minimum passing score of 70% on the real estate salesperson licensing exam.
Q5. In Ohio, a newly licensed salesperson must be affiliated with:
Explanation
A newly licensed Ohio salesperson must be affiliated with and work under a sponsoring broker. The salesperson cannot practice real estate independently.
Q6. Ohio's Residential Property Disclosure Form is required to be provided by the seller in the sale of:
Explanation
Ohio's Residential Property Disclosure Form is required in the sale of residential property consisting of one to four units. Sellers must disclose known material defects and conditions affecting the property.
Q7. When must an Ohio seller provide the Residential Property Disclosure Form to a buyer?
Explanation
In Ohio, the seller must provide the Residential Property Disclosure Form before or at the time of accepting an offer. If the disclosure is provided after the offer, the buyer has the right to rescind.
Q8. What is the license renewal period for Ohio real estate salesperson licenses?
Explanation
Ohio real estate salesperson licenses are renewed on a three-year cycle. Licensees must complete continuing education requirements before each renewal.
Q9. How many hours of continuing education must Ohio salesperson licensees complete per three-year renewal period?
Explanation
Ohio requires 30 hours of continuing education per three-year renewal period for salesperson licensees, including required core courses.
Q10. Under Ohio law, a real estate licensee who pays an unlicensed person a portion of their commission for referrals is:
Explanation
Ohio law prohibits licensees from paying compensation to unlicensed persons for acts that require a real estate license. This includes referral fees paid to unlicensed individuals.
Q11. Under Ohio law, a broker must deposit earnest money into a trust account within:
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