West Virginia Licensing Requirements and Education
West Virginia sets pre-license education, examination, association, and continuing-education requirements for salespersons. This chapter summarizes the path to and maintenance of a West Virginia salesperson license.
Pre-License Education and Exam
An applicant for a West Virginia salesperson license must complete the required 90-hour pre-license course from an approved provider before taking the licensing examination (W. Va. Code § 30-40-14; checked 2026-09-09). The candidate must pass the exam, which covers national and West Virginia-specific content, and meet the Commission's eligibility requirements.
Association with a Broker
A salesperson license becomes active only when the salesperson is associated with a supervising West Virginia broker who oversees the salesperson's activity. Without an active supervising broker, the salesperson may not conduct brokerage. Changing brokers requires updating the association with the Commission.
Continuing Education and Renewal
West Virginia licenses renew on a set cycle, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education, including any required topics, before renewing. Continuing education keeps licensees current on West Virginia law and practice. Letting a license lapse can require additional steps before the licensee may resume practice.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC)
- Prelicensing education
- 90 hours (equivalent to 6 college credit hours)
How many prelicensing hours does West Virginia require to become a real estate agent?
West Virginia requires 90 clock-hours (equivalent to 6 college credit hours) of Commission-approved salesperson pre-license education, completed within the three years before application.
Who licenses real estate agents in West Virginia?
The West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC) licenses salespersons and brokers.
How is the West Virginia salesperson exam structured?
The West Virginia salesperson exam has a national portion and a West Virginia state portion, each scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current exam vendor, scored-question counts, and passing score on the WVREC website.
Sources: https://rec.wv.gov/License-Info/Pages/Salesperson.aspx, https://rec.wv.gov/Education/Pages/Pre-Licensing-Education.aspx
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