If you have had a change of address, include a letter with your new address. Board regulations provide a day period after the expiration date in which a license may be renewed without penalty therefore, your payment is actually 31 days late. Staff cannot waive the fee. Regulations state that if the requirements for renewal of a license, including receipt of the fee by the board, are not complete within 30 days of the expiration date, a reinstatement fee is required.
Once your license expires, you no longer have a license to practice real estate. The day period is not a license extension, but only an additional 30 days to complete your education and submit payment without having to pay the reinstatement fee. Board regulations state that failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew.
The date the application or renewal was received in the agency determines whether it is on time, not the postmark date. If the renewal fee is received after the due date, you will be required to pay the reinstatement fee. If the reinstatement fee is received after the due date, you will be required to reapply for licensure, meeting all current requirements. The alternative is to complete, print, sign, and submit an Address Change Form to the Board office by mail.
Unless updated online, all Address Change Forms must be received by the Board in writing. When providing a post office box as the mailing address, it must be accompanied by the physical address. All name changes must be received by the Board in writing. Individual name change requests must be accompanied by a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, or other official documentation that verifies the name change.
Board members are appointed by the Governor. To learn more about the gubernatorial appointment process, visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. The Real Estate Transaction Recovery Act provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper and dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate salesperson, broker or firm.
Filing a claim does not guarantee payment. Looking for information about the Contractor Recovery Fund? Visit the Contractor Board page. Learn more about the Real Estate Recovery Fund. DPOR stands ready to assist veterans and active-duty military personnel as they maintain or transition to civilian careers requiring professional credentials. Active-duty military personnel and their spouses having served outside the U. Spouses of active-duty military personnel assigned to a duty station in Virginia are eligible for expedited processing using the Military Spouse Expedited License Application Interactive Static.
A temporary, non-renewable month license for certain military spouses licensed in another state who need more time to meet Virginia-specific requirements is also an option if necessary. The Virginia Department of Veteran Services does not reimburse for exam costs. However, Veterans can be reimbursed by the U.
Department of Veterans Affairs. An Agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The following is the full statute with the requirements to become a real estate agent in Virginia. Qualifications for Licensure. The applicant shall have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing, and be competent to transact the business of a real estate broker or a real estate salesperson in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public.
The applicant shall be in good standing as a licensed real estate broker or salesperson in every jurisdiction where licensed and the applicant shall not have had a license as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson which was suspended, revoked or surrendered in connection with a disciplinary action or which has been the subject of discipline in any jurisdiction prior to applying for licensure in Virginia.
The applicant shall be in compliance with all the terms of all board orders, including but not limited to paying imposed monetary penalties and costs, plus any accrued interest and other fees, and completing imposed education. All misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, sexual offense, drug distribution or physical injury within five years of the date of the application; and b. All felony convictions during his lifetime.
Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection. The record of a conviction received from a court shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of a conviction or finding of guilt. Convictions might disqualify you, but you can explain and still qualify to get your license. The Real Estate Board makes the decision based on your explanation.
The remaining eight hours must be completed with the following courses:. Eight of these hours are elective. The remaining 16 hours must be completed with the following courses:.
These continuing education requirements also apply to inactive brokers and salespersons who apply to activate their licenses.
If you have any questions about the continuing education requirements, please contact Licensing Section of the Virginia Real Estate Board at , the Education Section of the Virginia Real Estate Board at , or visit their website at Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
This includes 80 for the National section and 40 for the State section. You will have minutes 2. The National section time is minutes 1. Immediately after completing your exam, you will receive a scoring document that states whether you passed or failed.
If you decide to retake the exam, use this as a guide for your studies. On this page, you will find some other helpful resources as well, including the Candidate Handbook and Content Outline. This in-depth guide works as a great partner to your pre-license course to prepare you to pass on your first attempt!
After submitting your application, the next step is to complete your fingerprinting and background check. The Virginia Real Estate Board requires that all applicants have a background check performed before they can become a licensed real estate agent in Virginia. You will be electronically fingerprinted at the PSI testing center after you pass the Virginia state licensing exam.
Completing and turning in your fingerprints will begin the background check process. The Virginia Real Estate will review any findings in your background report to ensure your eligibility. During this process, they may reach out to you to provide additional information or documentation to clear up any findings. If this is the case, you must submit the Criminal Conviction Reporting Form, along with a state police criminal history for every state where you have convictions. This can also be a national criminal history, or a certified copy of the Final Order, decree, or case decision by a court with lawful authority to issue such Order, decree, or decision.
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