Vol. 43 Iss. 3 (Final) 18VAC135-20, Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations September 21, 2026

REGULATIONS
Vol. 43 Iss. 3 - September 21, 2026

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TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

REAL ESTATE BOARD

Chapter 20

Final

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

REAL ESTATE BOARD

Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Real Estate Board is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law or the appropriation act where no agency discretion is involved. The board will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 18VAC135-20. Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations (amending 18VAC135-20-65).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2105 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: November 1, 2026.

Agency Contact: Anika Coleman, Executive Director, Real Estate Board, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8552, fax (866) 826-8863, or email reboard@dpor.virginia.gov.

Summary:

Pursuant to Chapter 448 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly, the amendment reduces the period an applicant must have held a current and valid professional or occupational license or government certification in another state to one year in order to qualify for licensure or certification through Virginia's universal license recognition process.

18VAC135-20-65. Universal license recognition.

A. Licensed in a neighboring state. The board will issue a salesperson or broker license under universal license recognition to an individual who meets the following qualifications:

1. The individual holds a current and valid license with a similar scope of practice in a neighboring state;

2. The individual's other license is in good standing with no reported pending complaints;

3. The individual has met the requirements set in subdivision 4 of 18VAC135-20-30;

4. The individual has not been subject to professional discipline involving harm to the public or license probation, suspension, or revocation;

5. The individual pays the reciprocity application fee as listed in 18VAC135-20-15; and

6. The individual successfully passes the Virginia Real Estate Exam.

B. Licensed in another state. The board will issue a salesperson or broker license under universal license recognition to an individual who meets the following qualifications:

1. The individual holds a current and valid license with a similar scope of practice in another state, territory, possession, or jurisdiction of the United States for at least ~~three years~~ one year;

2. The individual was licensed in the other state after having passed a state required exam and met education, training, or experience requirements to obtain the license;

3. The individual's other license is in good standing with no reported pending complaints;

4. The individual has met the requirements set in subdivision 4 of 18VAC135-20-30;

5. The individual has not been subject to professional discipline involving harm to the public or license probation, suspension, or revocation;

6. The individual pays the reciprocity application fee as listed in 18VAC135-20-15; and

7. The individual successfully passes the Virginia Real Estate Exam.

C. Experience in a state that does not require licensure. The board will hold an individual to have met all experience, training, and education requirements if the applicant has three years of experience in a state that does not require licensure.

1. To be exam eligible under universal license recognition, an individual must have:

a. Demonstrated at least three years of experience as a salesperson or broker in another state that does not issue an occupational or professional license for that respective profession;

b. Met the requirements set in subdivision 4 of 18VAC135-20-30;

c. Not been subject to professional discipline involving harm to the public or license probation, suspension, or revocation; and

d. Paid the applicable application fee as listed in 18VAC135-20-15.

2. Under this subsection, individuals are required to pass all exams required of initial applicants for the license under 18VAC135-20-35.

NOTICE: The following forms used in administering the regulation have been filed by the agency. Amended or added forms are reflected in the listing and are published following the listing. Online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may also click on the name to access a form. The forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of Registrar of Regulations, General Assembly Building, 201 North Ninth Street, Fourth Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

FORMS (18VAC135-20)

License Exchange to Salesperson License Application, A490-0225EXCHG-v6 (rev. 4/2026)

Pre-License Education Instructor Certification Application, A490-0230INSTR-v10 (rev. 4/2026)

Proprietary School Certification Application, A490-0211SCHL-v5 (rev. 4/2026)

Real Estate Firm/Sole Proprietorship Audit, F490-02AUD-v4 (rev. 7/2014)

Individual - Name/Address Change Form, A954640-02NACHG-v5 (rev. 4/2026)

Firm License Application, A490-0226FLIC-v7 (rev. 4/2026)

Branch Office License Application, A490-0226BRLIC-v7 (rev. 4/2026)

Business Entity License Transfer Application, A490-0226BETR-v7 (rev. 4/2026)

Business Entity License/Reinstatement Application, A490-0226BELIC-v10 (rev. 4/2026)

Business Entity Change Application, A490-0226ARBEM-vs8 (rev. 4/2026)

Salesperson License Application, A490-0225SLIC-v13 (rev. 4/2026)