Virginia Real Estate CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Real Estate license in Virginia you need to satisfy the Virginia Real Estate Board (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 16 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Virginia requires for Real Estate renewal
| CE hours required | 16 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Virginia Real Estate Board (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR) |
Active salespersons must complete at least 16 instruction hours (classroom, correspondence, or distance learning) each two-year licensing term. Of these, required-topic hours total 11: 2 hours fair housing laws, 3 hours ethics and standards of conduct, 2 hours legal updates and emerging trends (including flood zone areas / National Flood Insurance Program), 2 hours real estate agency, and 2 hours real estate contracts; the remaining 5 hours are electives from an approved subject list. (The required-topic block rose from 8 to 11 hours under HB 383 / SB 330, effective for licenses expiring on or after June 30, 2026.) Salespersons renewing for the FIRST time complete 30 hours of post-license education instead of the 16-hour CE course, whether active or inactive. Inactive salespersons are not required to complete CE as a condition of renewal. A licensee who certifies by notarized affidavit that they do not practice residential brokerage/management/leasing may substitute other federal/state anti-discrimination training for the fair housing hours.
Full Real Estate renewal guide for Virginia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Virginia Real Estate CE course providers
- The CE Shop
State-approved real estate CE packages built around each state's required topics.
- Kaplan Real Estate Education
CE courses, exam prep, and required law/ethics updates across most states.
- McKissock Learning
Large real estate CE library with state-specific renewal packages.
- Colibri Real Estate
Online CE and post-licensing education accepted in many states.
Virginia Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Virginia?
Virginia requires about 16 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active salespersons must complete at least 16 instruction hours (classroom, correspondence, or distance learning) each two-year licensing term. Of these, required-topic hours total 11: 2 hours fair housing laws, 3 hours ethics and standards of conduct, 2 hours legal updates and emerging trends (including flood zone areas / National Flood Insurance Program), 2 hours real estate agency, and 2 hours real estate contracts; the remaining 5 hours are electives from an approved subject list. (The required-topic block rose from 8 to 11 hours under HB 383 / SB 330, effective for licenses expiring on or after June 30, 2026.) Salespersons renewing for the FIRST time complete 30 hours of post-license education instead of the 16-hour CE course, whether active or inactive. Inactive salespersons are not required to complete CE as a condition of renewal. A licensee who certifies by notarized affidavit that they do not practice residential brokerage/management/leasing may substitute other federal/state anti-discrimination training for the fair housing hours.
Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Virginia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Virginia Real Estate Board (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Virginia Real Estate CE?
Virginia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Virginia Real Estate Board (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Virginia Real Estate Board (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.