Requirements for a WV Salesperson License
Applicants must:
Be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be trustworthy, of good moral character, and competent to transact business.
Complete National Criminal Background Check
Submit applications, fees, and proof of education.
**Beginning January 1, 2023**
As per WV CSR §174-2.17a, paper processing of requests for transactions for which are available online will be charged a $10.00 processing fee.
Qualifying to sit for Examination
Submit
application for exam.
Submit fingerprints for national criminal history check.
Find a sponsoring broker.
Upload or include with paper application:
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 within 72 hours, please contact the licensing department.
You have ninety (90) days OR two attempts (whichever comes first) before you have to resubmit an application to sit for the exam. Click “Retake Exam” below for information on retaking the exam.
Please fill out the
re-take exam application and mail the fee and application to Licensing, 300 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301.
You have
ninety (90) days to apply for a license after you pass BOTH portions of the exam.
After Passing the Exams
Submit
online application and upload the following: