How to Get a Real estate agent License in Virginia (2026)

Virginia Real Estate Board

Virginia Real Estate Board

Real Estate Board

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Open the official agency page

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Real-Estate

Real Estate Board

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Open the official agency page

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Real-Estate

Forms & Applications

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18 years old

18

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

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High school diploma or equivalent.

High school diploma or equivalent.

The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

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60 hours

60

complete 60 class/clock hours of a Board-approved Pre-License Course

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Pass state and national examination portions.

Pass state and national examination portions.

pass the state and national portions of the examination

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$230

230

Salesperson by education and examination $210 + $20 $230 With initial application for salesperson license

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2 years

2

will expire two years from the last day of the month in which the licenses were issued

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Licenses issued under this chapter for salespersons, brokers, and firms will expire two years from the last day of the month in which the licenses were issued, as indicated on the license

Licenses issued under this chapter for salespersons, brokers, and firms will expire two years from the last day of the month in which the licenses were issued, as indicated on the license Applies to: Virginia real estate salespersons

Licenses issued under this chapter for salespersons, brokers, and firms will expire two years from the last day of the month in which the licenses were issued, as indicated on the license

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16 hours

16

For salespersons, 11 of the required 16 hours must include:

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A. Two hours in fair housing laws; b. Three hours in ethics and standards of conduct; c. Two hours in real estate agency; d. Two hours in real estate contracts, including contract principles, contract forms, and escrow deposits and accounts; and e. Two hours in legal updates and emerging trends, to include flood zone areas and the National Flood Insurance Program.

Mandatory topics within the 16 hours: 2 fair housing, 3 ethics, 2 agency, 2 contracts, and 2 legal updates/emerging trends including flood zones and the National Flood Insurance Program.

a. Two hours in fair housing laws; b. Three hours in ethics and standards of conduct; c. Two hours in real estate agency; d. Two hours in real estate contracts, including contract principles, contract forms, and escrow deposits and accounts; and e. Two hours in legal updates and emerging trends, to include flood zone areas and the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Salesperson reciprocity applicants must pass the Virginia state exam, verify a 60-hour Principles of Real Estate course, and provide certifications from jurisdictions where licensed.

Salesperson reciprocity applicants must pass the Virginia state exam, verify a 60-hour Principles of Real Estate course, and provide certifications from jurisdictions where licensed.

Applicants for a salesperson license must (1) pass the State portion of the examination, (2) submit verification of completion of a 60 hour course called "Principles of Real Estate" and (3) submit letters of certification from other jurisdictions where licensed.

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First-renewal salespersons must complete 30 postlicensing hours within the first year, whether active or inactive.

First-renewal salespersons must complete 30 postlicensing hours within the first year, whether active or inactive.

a salesperson who is renewing a license for the first time is required to have completed 30 hours of post-license education as outlined in subsection B of this section within the first year of licensure , regardless of whether the salesperson's license is active or inactive.

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Salesperson renewal fee: $100.

Salesperson renewal fee: $100.

Salesperson renewal $100 $100 At renewal

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