Requirements for a Salesperson Licensed in another jurisdication
If licensed in another jurisdiction NO Pre-Licensing Education is required.
Applicants must:
- Have a current salesperson license in another state and passed a comprehensive licensing examination.
- Submit National Criminal Background Check
- Provide a Certification of Licensure (license history) 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).
Qualifying to sit for Examination
**As of February 12, 2024 we are no longer accepting paper applications**
- Submit fingerprints for national criminal history check, which is only valid for 90 days. **Click link to schedule and use service code 228Q6K.**
- Submit
application for exam online.
- Upload with online application:
- Copy of driver's license
- Irrevocable Consent (non-residents of WV only)
- Certificate of Licensure from each state licensed., which is only valid for 60 days.
Once your application is approved, you will receive an email from the testing vendor to schedule your exam date. If you do not receive the email from the testing vendor within 72 hours, please contact the licensing department at REClicensing@wv.gov. You have ninety (90) days OR two attempts (whichever comes first) before you have to resubmit an application to sit for the exam.
You have ninety (90) days to apply for a license after you passing the exam.
Do you need to apply to re-take the exam?
Completing the License Application
Complete the online application and upload the following: