Salesperson

Requirements for a Salesperson Licensed in Another Jurisdiction

If licensed in another jurisdiction NO Pre-Licensing Education is required.

Applicants must:

  1. Have a current salesperson license in another state and passed a comprehensive licensing examination.
  2. Submit National Criminal Background Check
  3. Provide a Certification of Licensure (license history) from every state you are licensed.
  4. ​Pass the state portion of the licensing exam.​​​
  5. 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**​​

  1. Submit fingerprints for national criminal history check​, which is only valid for 90 days​.​ ​**Click link to schedule and use service code 228Q6K.**​
  2. ​​Submit application for exam online. ​
  3. 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 

  1. Complete the online application and upload the following: ​