Requirements for a Non-Resident Salesperson License
Applicants must:
Have a current salesperson license in the state in which pre-license education was completed and passed a comprehensive licensing examination.
Submit National Criminal Background Check
Provide a Certificate of Licensure from every state you are licensed.
Pass the state portion of the licensing exam.
Obtain a sponsoring broker with an active West Virginia Broker License (WV Broker Roster).
Non-resident applicants with no current real estate license in the state in which they completed their pre-license education work and passed a comprehensive licensing examination may seek licensure following the requirements for initial license set in the WV Code § 30-40-12 and § 30-40-13. Non-resident applicants with a current license in the state in which they completed the pre-license education work and passed a comprehensive licensing examination may seek licensure if they meet the requirements of W. Va. Code §30-40-15 and the requirements of the Commission’s Rules.
All non-resident applicants are required to take the state-specific portion of the licensing examination.
*Reciprocity Agreements for Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida residents.
Qualifying to sit for Examination
Submit application for exam.
Submit fingerprints for
national criminal history check.
Find West Virginia sponsoring Broker.
Upload or include with paper application
Once your application is approved, you will receive an email from PSI to schedule your exam. If you do not receive an email within 72 hours, contact the licensing department. You have ninety (90) days or two attempts before you have to resubmit an application to sit for the exam. Click "Retake Exam" below for information on retaking the exam.
You have ninety (90) days to apply for a license after you pass BOTH portions of the exam.
Completing the License Application
Submit online application and upload the following: