Real Estate License Renewal in West Virginia (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission, which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

West Virginia Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Salesperson licenses are valid for one fiscal year and expire annually on June 30. The online renewal window opens May 1 each year. Renewal must be completed (CE done, fee paid, certificates uploaded) by June 30 to keep the license active. A licensee can still renew late from July 1 through December 31 with added late fees; failure to renew by December 31 cancels the license, requiring reapplication.
CE hours required	7 hours
Renewal fee	$75.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	West Virginia Real Estate Commission

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Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in West Virginia

Every licensee must complete 7 hours of continuing professional education each fiscal year in Commission-approved courses to renew an active license. For salespersons, no specific subject (law, ethics, fair housing) is mandated and there is no broker-level component — all 7 hours may be electives (the 3-hour broker-level subset added starting FY2024 applies only to brokers and associate brokers). CE must be completed during the fiscal year preceding the renewal year, and a licensee must take a different course each renewal cycle (repeating a previously taken course does not count). A licensee who passed both national and state exams during their first fiscal year and renews on or before June 30 of that year may be exempt from the CE requirement for that first renewal; otherwise no separate post-licensing education regime distinct from ongoing CE is published for salespersons.

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How to renew your Real Estate license in West Virginia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the West Virginia Real Estate Commission portal.
Complete the required 7 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Annual (fiscal-year) renewal, not the 24/48-month cycle common in other states. Late renewal fee is tiered on top of the $75 renewal fee: $50 (Jul 1-Aug 31), $75 (Sep 1-Oct 31), $100 (Nov 1-Dec 31); late_fee_usd captures the first tier only. After Dec 31 the license is canceled and the person must reapply. Online renewal is via the WV state portal (apps.wv.gov/rec/licensing), live May 1-Jun 30. The Commission's CE rules name no third-party CE tracking system (no CE Broker); licensees upload their own certificates during renewal. Salesperson fee listed as '$75.00*' with an asterisk on the official Schedule of Fees, which may indicate an additional state-portal processing surcharge.

Real Estate license renewal in West Virginia: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Real Estate license in West Virginia?

West Virginia Real Estate licenses renew every 12 months. Salesperson licenses are valid for one fiscal year and expire annually on June 30. The online renewal window opens May 1 each year. Renewal must be completed (CE done, fee paid, certificates uploaded) by June 30 to keep the license active. A licensee can still renew late from July 1 through December 31 with added late fees; failure to renew by December 31 cancels the license, requiring reapplication.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Real Estate license in West Virginia?

Approximately 7 continuing-education hours per cycle. Every licensee must complete 7 hours of continuing professional education each fiscal year in Commission-approved courses to renew an active license. For salespersons, no specific subject (law, ethics, fair housing) is mandated and there is no broker-level component — all 7 hours may be electives (the 3-hour broker-level subset added starting FY2024 applies only to brokers and associate brokers). CE must be completed during the fiscal year preceding the renewal year, and a licensee must take a different course each renewal cycle (repeating a previously taken course does not count). A licensee who passed both national and state exams during their first fiscal year and renews on or before June 30 of that year may be exempt from the CE requirement for that first renewal; otherwise no separate post-licensing education regime distinct from ongoing CE is published for salespersons. Confirm the current requirement with the West Virginia Real Estate Commission.

Can I renew my West Virginia Real Estate license online?

Yes — West Virginia offers online renewal through the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my West Virginia Real Estate license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the West Virginia Real Estate Commission promptly if your license has lapsed.

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