Virginia Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Virginia
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a 60-hour Principles of Real Estate course from a DPOR-approved school.
Required Courses (60 hours total):
- • Principles of Real Estate (60 hours)
New agents must complete a 30-hour post-license education course within one year of licensure.
State Examination
Exam Name
Virginia Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
120 multiple-choice questions (80 national + 40 state)
Passing Score
70% on both portions
Exam Fee
$60
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $60 fee per attempt
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check via PSI or Fieldprint
Cost: $52
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Virginia broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $60 |
| Application Fee | $170 |
| Fingerprinting | $52 |
| Total Fees | $282 |
Includes $170 application, $60 exam, and $52 fingerprinting. Background checks expire after 45 days.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$65
CE Required
16 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
16 hours of continuing education (8 mandatory + 8 elective). For licenses expiring July 2026 or later: 11 mandatory + 5 elective hours including flood hazard training.
License Reciprocity
Virginia has reciprocity with some states. Applicants must pass the state portion of the exam and meet experience requirements.
Virginia Real Estate Board - Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Official Website
- (804) 367-8526
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 36 months as active full-time salesperson (out of 48 months) plus 180 hours of broker courses and passing the broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 180 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12