Virginia Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Virginia real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board.
Requirements differ by license class — 24 hours for Broker · 16 hours for Salesperson.
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Requirements at a glance
What Virginia requires of real estate agents
Set by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
Virginia real estate agents renew by license class
Virginia sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Broker
Course for this class is in board review.
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16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Salesperson
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Virginia real estate agents must cover
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Ethics & Standards of Conduct (3 hrs)
Fair Housing (2 hrs)
Legal Updates and Emerging Trends (2 hrs)
Real Estate Agency (2 hrs)
Flood insurance instruction
Electives/Real Estate Related Subjects (5 hrs)
Brokers additionally: Broker Management (6 hrs) and Broker Supervision (2 hrs) for 24 total
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Virginia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Virginia real estate agent license.
Questions Virginia real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Virginia real estate agents need?
- Virginia real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Virginia?
- Requirements differ by license class in Virginia: 24 hours for Broker; 16 hours for Salesperson.
- What topics are required for Virginia real estate agents continuing education?
- Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board requires coverage of: Ethics & Standards of Conduct (3 hrs); Fair Housing (2 hrs); Legal Updates and Emerging Trends (2 hrs); Real Estate Agency (2 hrs); Flood insurance instruction; Electives/Real Estate Related Subjects (5 hrs); Brokers additionally: Broker Management (6 hrs) and Broker Supervision (2 hrs) for 24 total.
- Is an exam required to renew a Virginia real estate agents license?
- Yes — Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Virginia real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Virginia real estate agents licensing resources
- Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board
The Virginia board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Real Estate Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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