Virginia Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

How to Renew Your Virginia Real Estate License

Virginia real estate Salespersons and Brokers must renew their licenses every two years. Licenses expire on the last day of the month of initial licensure, as assigned by the Virginia Real Estate Board (under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, or DPOR).

To keep your license active, you must complete your continuing education (CE), ensure your courses are reported, and submit your renewal before your expiration date.

Step 1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

Virginia requires 16 hours of CE for Salespersons and 24 hours of CE for Brokers every 2 years.

For licenses expiring on or after June 30, 2026, CE requirements are as follows:

Salespersons must complete:

• 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct
• 2 hours in Fair Housing
• 2 hours in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
• 2 hours in Real Estate Agency
• 2 hours in Real Estate Contracts
• 5 hours in electives

Brokers must complete:

• 6 hours in Broker Management
• 2 hours in Broker Supervision
• 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct
• 2 hours in Fair Housing
• 2 hours in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
• 2 hours in Real Estate Agency
• 2 hours in Real Estate Contracts
• 5 hours in electives

All courses must be approved by the Virginia Real Estate Board, and duplicate courses do not count.

Important: You may renew before your CE credits are posted, but your license will not be fully updated until your course completions are reported to DPOR.

Step 2: Verify Your Course Completions

Course providers report course completions to DPOR, typically within five days of completion.

Before renewing, allow time for course reporting. You may renew your license before CE credits appear in the system, but your license will not be fully updated until your course completions are processed. Retain copies of your completion certificates in case of an audit.

Step 3: Complete Your License Renewal

Virginia real estate licenses can be renewed online through the DPOR Online Services Portal or by submitting a renewal by mail using your renewal notice.

Renew Online:

1. Log in to the DPOR Online Services Portal
2. Select your license and choose the renewal option
3. Review your personal and license information
4. Complete the renewal application
5. Pay the renewal fee
6. Submit your application

After submitting, you will receive confirmation, and if all requirements are met upon payment, your license will be automatically renewed in the system.

Renew by Mail:

1. Complete your renewal form (included with your renewal notice)
2. Include a check or money order payable to the Treasurer of Virginia
3. Mail your form and payment to:

   Virginia Real Estate Board
   Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
   9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
   Richmond, VA 23233

Additional Tips

• Renewal Timing: Your license expires on the last day of your assigned month every two years. Renewal notices are sent approximately 60 days before expiration, but you are responsible for renewing on time.
• CE Timing: Complete your CE early and allow time for providers to report your credits to DPOR.
• First Renewal (Salespersons): New salespersons must complete 30 hours of Post-License Education instead of CE for their first renewal.
• Inactive License: You may renew an inactive license without completing CE. However, CE must be completed before reactivating if the license has been inactive for more than 30 days.
• Late or Expired License: If your renewal is not completed within 30 days after expiration, a reinstatement fee is required. You cannot practice real estate once your license has expired.
• Extended Inactive Status: If you have been inactive for more than three years, you must complete current prelicensing education requirements to regain active status.
• License Status: You can verify your license status and renewal deadline at any time using the DPOR License Lookup system.