Ohio Teacher License Renewal
Official DOE SiteVerified March 23, 2026Official source
Below you'll find renewal requirements for each license type in Ohio. Click any license for a detailed breakdown including approved PD providers and how to submit your hours.
License Types
Professional Educator License — Five-Year
180 hours every 5 yearsRenewal fee: $200Late fee: $20
Accepted PD: Graduate-level semester credit courses from accredited universities, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approved by the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC), Flex Credit courses approved by school or district professional development committees, In-person workshops and conferences aligned to an approved IPDP +1 more
Resident Educator License — Four-Year
0 hours every 4 yearsRenewal fee: $200Late fee: $20
Accepted PD: Completion of Ohio Resident Educator Program (mentoring and formative assessment program), RESA (Resident Educator Summative Assessment) or alternative pathway