When does the extension on license renewals end?
By Peg Ritenour, Ohio REALTORS Vice President of Legal Services
In response to Governor Mike DeWine’s March 9 Executive Order declaring a health emergency, the Ohio legislature passed legislation this spring extending the deadlines for the renewal of a variety of Ohio licenses, including real estate licenses. This extension only applies to license renewals that were due on or after March 9, the day the Governor signed the emergency order.
Under HB 197, the deadline to renew such licenses was extended until 90 days after the date the Governor’s emergency ends, or Dec. 1, 2020, whichever occurs first. We know now that it's definitely Dec. 1.
So the bottom line is that if your c.e. and license renewal date was on or after March 9, your new renewal date will be Dec. 1. If you have not completed your c.e., it is recommended that you take advantage of the many approved on-line courses and webinars offered by your local board and Ohio REALTORS. Also, while we're still finalizing details...20.5 hours of continuing education will be available during the Ohio REALTORS upcoming Virtual Convention! Watch for details soon.
