Understand the current DPOR continuing education requirement, complete your required hours, and keep the documentation you need for your 2-year renewal.
Virginia real estate licenses are issued on a 2-year cycle by the Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR). Once your license expires, you may not practice real estate until it is renewed.
Board regulations provide a 30-day grace period after the expiration date to renew without penalty; after that, a reinstatement fee applies.
All 7 self-paced classes covering every required subject plus electives — the full 2-year renewal in one purchase.
This continuing education requirement applies to brokers and salespersons renewing a license they’ve renewed at least once before. If this is your first renewal after initial licensure, a separate post-license education requirement may apply instead — verify with DPOR if unsure.
If you’re an experienced salesperson, you need 16 hours of DPOR-approved continuing education each 2-year renewal cycle before you can renew your license.
Under HB 383 / SB 330, five subjects are required: 3 hours Ethics & Standards of Conduct, 2 hours Fair Housing, 2 hours Legal Updates and Emerging Trends, 2 hours Real Estate Agency, and 2 hours Real Estate Contracts — 11 hours total. Any remaining hours up to 16 can be Board-approved electives.
Virginia gives you a 30-day grace period past your license expiration date to renew penalty-free. After that, expect a reinstatement fee, and you’re not permitted to practice until the license is renewed.
Education Pathways reports your completed CE hours directly to the Virginia Real Estate Board — usually within five business days of finishing your coursework.
Yes, all Virginia courses through Education Pathways are self-paced and delivered online, and you keep access for a full twelve months after purchase.
No — completing your CE hours is only one step. You still need to submit your renewal application and fee to DPOR yourself before your license expiration date.
Complete all 16 hours in one approved, self-paced bundle.
