West Virginia Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for West Virginia
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education from a Commission-approved institution.
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • West Virginia Pre-Licensing Course (90 hours)
Must score 70% or higher on course final exams. Education valid for 5 years from completion date.
State Examination
Exam Name
West Virginia Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
150 multiple-choice questions (100 national + 50 state), 3.5 hours total
Passing Score
70% on national (70/100) and 76% on state (38/50)
Exam Fee
$110
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; must schedule within 90 days of approval
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check via IdentoGO
Cost: $46
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed West Virginia broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $110 |
| Application Fee | $25 |
| License Fee | $75 |
| Fingerprinting | $46 |
| Total Fees | $256 |
Includes $25 application, $110 exam, $75 license activation, and $45.75 fingerprinting.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 years
Renewal Fee
$75
CE Required
7 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
7 hours of continuing education annually. License year runs July 1 to June 30. Renewal deadline is June 30.
License Reciprocity
West Virginia does not have full reciprocity. Out-of-state licensees are exempt from the national exam portion but must pass the state-specific portion.
West Virginia Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (304) 558-3555
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 2 years as salesperson with 20 closed transactions (or 40 lifetime), 90 hours of broker education, and passing the broker exam
- • 2 years experience required
- • 90 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12