West Virginia real estate license and CE requirements
What the West Virginia Real Estate Commission asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
West Virginia renews licenses every fiscal year, July 1 to June 30, and asks for 7 hours of continuing education each year, with each hour equal to 50 minutes. Brokers and associate brokers must include 3 hours of broker-level education in their 7.
Renewal opens May 1, and CE must be taken during the fiscal year before the year being renewed. The West Virginia Real Estate Commission exempts new licensees who passed both exams in the fiscal year of their first renewal and renew by June 30.
West Virginia at a glance
| Licensing body | West Virginia Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson, associate broker and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 7 hours every year |
| Broker CE | 7 hours every yearRequired topics: 3 of the 7 hours must be broker-level CE (brokers and associate brokers), beginning fiscal year 2024 |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the West Virginia Real Estate Commission if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | Licenses are annual, valid for the fiscal year July 1 to June 30; the renewal period begins May 1. CE must be taken during the fiscal year preceding the year being renewed. |
| Source | WVREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The West Virginia Real Estate Commission is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the West Virginia Real Estate Commission" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the West Virginia requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about West Virginia
How many CE hours does a West Virginia salesperson need?
7 hours every year, according to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026).
How many CE hours does a West Virginia broker need?
7 hours every year, according to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: 3 of the 7 hours must be broker-level CE (brokers and associate brokers), beginning fiscal year 2024.
Do ACI designations count toward West Virginia CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission and do not satisfy any part of West Virginia's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.