Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Real Estate Board
chapter
Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations [18 VAC 135 ‑ 20]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
SB 554 Amendment
Action 6529
 
General Information
Action Summary This action amends the Virginia Real Estate Board Licensing Regulations to conform to changes resulting from the enactment of Chapter 157 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly. The legislation amends the Universal Licensing Recognition (“ULR”) statute in § 54.1-205 of the Code of Virginia to provide an additional entryway for licensed salespersons and brokers in neighboring states (District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, or West Virginia). The proposed amendments conform applicable provisions of the regulation to the legislation. Substantive amendments include: 1. Section 18VAC135-20-10 is revised to incorporate by reference the statutory definitions of “another state” and “neighboring state.” These terms are defined in § 54.1-205 of the Code of Virginia. 2. The provisions in 18VAC135-20-65 regarding universal license recognition applicants are revised to provide an additional entryway to licensure in Virginia for individuals licensed as salespersons or brokers in neighboring states. The section provides for the qualifications necessary for such individuals to receive a license under ULR. Qualifications include (i) holding a current and valid license with a similar scope of practice in a neighboring state; (ii) payment of an application fee; and (iii) passing the Virginia Real Estate Exam.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [7863]
Associated Mandates Licenses or certificates; reciprocal licensing for neighboring states.
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10417 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024.
 
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
Phone: (804)367-8552    FAX: (866)826-8863    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.