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Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Real Estate Board
 
chapter
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations [18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establish entry requirements and standards of conduct for real estate salespersons and brokers.
State Authority Title 54.1, Chapter 21
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the real estate profession in the least burdensome, costly and instrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (12) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Anika Coleman  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: reboard@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8552    FAX: (866)826-8863    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
HB 1237 and SB 437 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024.
HB 383 & SB 330 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024.
HB 917 and SB 358 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024.
SB 554 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024.
Fee Adjustment 2021 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
General Review of Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/19/2024.
Exempt Action - Universal License Recognition - Jurisprudential Exam Requirement
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2024.
Amendments to reflect Chapters 380 and 610 Acts of Assembly (2022)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2022.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 550 (2021 Sp. Sess. I)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2021.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 426 (2021 Sp. Sess. I)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2021.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 1014 (2020)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2020.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 594 (2017)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2020.
Amendments to Reflect Chapter 712 (2019 Acts of Assembly)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2020.
Conform to Statutory Changes (2018 Acts of Assembly)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2019.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 60 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2018.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 67 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2017.
General Review 2012 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2015.
Amendment to Real Estate Licensing Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2008.
Amend the Real Estate Board licensing regulations to increase fees in accordance with Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2004.
Amend Real Estate Licensing Rules and Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2003.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/19/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/18/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
1/27/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/9/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is