Part III. Renewal of License
18VAC135-20-90. Renewal required.
Licenses issued under this chapter for salespersons, brokers, and firms shall expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license, except concurrent broker licenses which shall expire on the same date as the original broker license.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR585-01-1 § 3.1, eff. July 15, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 23, eff. October 1, 1989; Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. May 15, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 13, eff. May 15, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 18, eff. June 28, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1999.
18VAC135-20-100. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from VR585-01-1 § 3.2, eff. July 15, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 23, eff. October 1, 1989; Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. May 15, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 13, eff. May 15, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 18, eff. June 28, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1999; Volume 19, Issue 12, eff. April 1, 2003; Volume 24, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 2008; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 26, eff. November 1, 2015.
18VAC135-20-101. Qualification for renewal; continuing education requirements.
As a condition of renewal, and pursuant to § 54.1-2105.03 of the Code of Virginia, all active salespersons, resident or nonresident, except those called to active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be required to satisfactorily complete a course of not less than a total of 16 classroom, correspondence, or other distance learning instruction hours during each licensing term, except for salespersons who are renewing for the first time and are required to complete 30 hours of post-license education regardless of whether the licenses are active or inactive. All active brokers, resident or nonresident, except those called to active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be required to satisfactorily complete a course of not less than a total of 24 classroom, correspondence, or other distance learning instruction hours during each licensing term. Active licensees called to active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States may complete these courses within six months of release from active duty. Inactive brokers and salespersons are not required to complete the continuing education course as a condition of renewal (see 18VAC135-20-70, Activation or transfer of license).
1. Providers shall be those as defined in 18VAC135-20-350;
2. For salespersons, 11 of the required 16 hours shall include two hours in fair housing laws; three hours in ethics and standards of conduct; two hours in real estate agency; two hours in real estate contracts; and two hours in legal updates and emerging trends, to include flood zone areas and the National Flood Insurance Program. For brokers, 19 of the 24 required hours shall include eight hours in supervision and management of real estate agents and the management of real estate brokerage firms, two hours of which shall include an overview of the broker supervision requirements under this chapter and Chapter 21 (§ 54.1-2100 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia; two hours in fair housing laws; three hours in ethics and standards of conduct; two hours in real estate agency; two hours in real estate contracts; and two hours in legal updates and emerging trends, to include flood zone areas and the National Flood Insurance Program. If the licensee submits a notarized affidavit to the board that certifies that the licensee does not practice residential real estate brokerage, residential management, or residential leasing and shall not do so during the licensing term, training in fair housing shall not be required; instead, such licensee shall receive training in other applicable federal and state discrimination laws and regulations. The remaining elective hours shall be on subjects from the following list:
a. Property rights;
b. Contracts;
c. Deeds;
d. Mortgages and deeds of trust;
e. Types of mortgages;
f. Leases;
g. Liens;
h. Real property and title insurance;
i. Investment;
j. Taxes in real estate;
k. Real estate financing;
l. Brokerage and agency contract responsibilities;
m. Real property management;
n. Search, examination, and registration of title;
o. Title closing;
p. Appraisal of real property;
q. Planning subdivision developments and condominiums;
r. Regulatory statutes;
s. Housing legislation;
t. Fair housing;
u. Real Estate Board regulations;
v. Land use;
w. Business law;
x. Real estate economics;
y. Real estate investments;
z. Federal real estate law;
aa. Commercial real estate;
bb. Americans with Disabilities Act;
cc. Environmental issues impacting real estate;
dd. Building codes and design;
ee. Local laws and zoning;
ff. Escrow requirements;
gg. Ethics and standards of conduct; and
hh. Common interest ownership.
3. Salespersons holding licenses in other jurisdictions must complete 11 hours that shall include two hours in fair housing laws; three hours in ethics and standards of conduct; two hours in real estate agency; two hours in real estate contracts; and two hours of legal updates and emerging trends, to include flood zone areas and the National Flood Insurance Program. Such salespersons may substitute education completed in the salesperson's jurisdiction for the remaining elective hours required by subdivision 2 of this section. Brokers holding licenses in other jurisdictions must complete 19 hours that shall include eight hours in supervision and management of real estate agents and the management of real estate brokerage firms, two hours of which shall include an overview of the broker supervision requirements under this chapter and Chapter 21 (§ 54.1-2100 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia; two hours in fair housing laws; three hours in ethics and standards of conduct; two hours in real estate agency; two hours in real estate contracts; and two hours in legal updates and emerging trends, to include flood zone areas and the National Flood Insurance Program. Such brokers may substitute education completed in the broker's jurisdiction for the remaining elective hours required by subdivision 2 of this section.
4. The board may approve additional subjects at its discretion and in accordance with § 54.1-2105.03 of the Code of Virginia.
5. Credit for continuing education course completion is given for each class hour/clock hour as defined in 18VAC135-20-350.
6. Licensees are responsible for retaining for three years and providing proof of continuing education. Proof of course completion shall be made on a form prescribed by the board. Failure to provide documentation of completion as directed by the board may result in the license not being renewed, disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, or both.
7. Instructors who are also licensees of the board may earn continuing education credit for teaching continuing education courses.
8. Any continuing education credits completed by the licensee in excess of that required in the current license term that are obtained in the six months immediately prior to the license expiration date shall carry over into the next two-year renewal period.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 2008; amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 26, eff. November 1, 2015; Volume 35, Issue 17, eff. June 1, 2019; Volume 41, Issue 2, eff. November 1, 2024.
18VAC135-20-105. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 12, eff. April 1, 2003; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 2008; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 26, eff. November 1, 2015.
18VAC135-20-110. Procedures for renewal.
Prior to the expiration date shown on the license, each licensee desiring to renew the license shall return to the board the renewal application forms and the appropriate fee as outlined in 18VAC135-20-120. Failure to receive notices from the board regarding license renewal does not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR585-01-1 § 3.3, eff. July 15, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 23, eff. October 1, 1989; Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. May 15, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 13, eff. May 15, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 18, eff. June 28, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1999; Volume 19, Issue 12, eff. April 1, 2003.
18VAC135-20-120. Fees for renewal.
A. All fees for renewals are nonrefundable, and the date of receipt by the board or its agent is the date that will be used to determine whether the fee is on time.
B. Renewal fees are as follows:
Salesperson | $100 |
Salesperson's or broker's license as a business entity | $135 |
Broker | $120 |
Concurrent broker | $120 |
Firm | $240 |
Branch office | $135 |
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR585-01-1 § 3.4, eff. July 15, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 23, eff. October 1, 1989; Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. May 15, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 13, eff. May 15, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 18, eff. June 28, 1995; Volume 14, Issue 6, eff. January 8, 1998; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1999; Volume 15, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 1999; Volume 19, Issue 12, eff. April 1, 2003; Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. September 1, 2004; Volume 31, Issue 26, eff. November 1, 2015; Errata, 32:1 VA.R. 242 September 7, 2015; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2024.
18VAC135-20-130. Board discretion to deny renewal.
The board may deny renewal of a license for (i) the same reasons as it may refuse initial licensure or discipline a current licensee; (ii) failure to meet the terms of an agreement for licensure or other board order; or (iii) failure to fully pay monetary penalties and costs imposed by the board, plus any accrued interest.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR585-01-1 § 3.5, eff. July 15, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 23, eff. October 1, 1989; Volume 7, Issue 14, eff. May 15, 1991; Volume 8, Issue 13, eff. May 15, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 18, eff. June 28, 1995; Volume 19, Issue 12, eff. April 1, 2003.