50-State Real Estate Broker Licensing Compliance Guide
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West Virginia Real Estate License

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Licensing requirements for West Virginia brokerage firms.

A business entity offering real estate brokerage services to the public typically must register with the real estate commission before conducting business activity. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

Company Licenses

West Virginia Real Estate Company Licenses

West Virginia Real Estate Broker License

Not required



Real Estate Brokerage licensure is not required on the State level in West Virginia.

West Virginia does not have a separate firm application, but the corporate information is required on the broker license. However, there is a license for branch offices.

More information: West Virginia Real Estate Commission

Individual Licenses

West Virginia Individual Real Estate Licenses

West Virginia Real Estate Broker License

Agency:West Virginia Real Estate Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 application fee + $150 license fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by June 30.

West Virginia Real Estate Salesperson License

Agency:West Virginia Real Estate Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 application fee + $75 license fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Learn about real estate licensing in other states:

Associate Broker - Associate brokers are qualified to work independently as a broker, but choose to work under the authority of a designated broker.

On-Site Manager - A broker or salesperson who oversees the operations of a branch office under the authority of the designated broker.

Qualifying Broker/Designated Broker - An experienced and licensed real estate broker responsible for management and operation of a real estate firm.

Real Estate - Land, buildings, and their permanent improvements and fixtures. Also called "real property" in contrast to personal property.

Real Estate Agent - This term refers generally to any licensed real estate professional.

Reciprocity - Reciprocity makes it easier for out-of-state real estate firms to gain approval to operate in a foreign state by streamlining some licensing requirements.

Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
Offers a license verification database accross 43 jurisdictions.

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Agencies
Aid education, research, and advocacy efforts in the real estate industry.

National Association of Realtors
Real estate trade organization that provides information and resources for development of the real estate industry.

Urban Land Institute
Research and education association concerned with responsible land use and creating sustainable communities.