Virginia Real Estate Licensing Requirements

Salesperson

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency
• Complete a 60-hour approved licensing course
• Pass the VA state licensing examination

Application

• Fill-out Application.
• Application fee is $170.00
• Applicants for initial licensure are required to complete a background check.  Submit application within 45 days of background check.

Exam

• Exam Provider PSI @ (800) 733-9267
• $60 Exam fee
• National and State Portions

Post/Continuing Education

• Licenses will expire two (2) years from the last day of the month in which their license was issued.
• Salespersons renewing for the first time and are required to complete 30 hours of post-license education regardless of whether their licenses are active or inactive.
• All active salespersons are required to complete 16 hours of Continuing Education during each licensing term. Of these 16 hours, there are 8 required hours in the subjects below:
  • 3 hrs – Ethics and Standards of Conduct
  • 2 hrs – Fair Housing
  • 1 hr – Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
  • 1 hr – Real Estate Agency
  • 1 hr – Real Estate Contracts
• Renewal Fees – Salesperson $65.00