How to get a real estate license in Virginia Beach, VA
There is no separate Virginia Beach real estate license. Agents in Virginia Beach hold a Virginia salesperson license from the Virginia Real Estate Board, part of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Virginia guide.
The Virginia steps at a glance
- Take 60 hours of pre-license education
- Pass the Virginia and national exams
- Get fingerprinted
- Mail the application
- Finish 30 hours of post-license education in year one
Full Virginia guide · Renewal and CE rules
Virginia Beach by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 2,881
- Salespersons
- 2,881
- First licensed in the last 12 months
- 218
Source: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) active salesperson list (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Salespersons only (the file used lists salespersons). Counted by the city and ZIP code on file (county or independent city from the ZIP code, using Census 2020 ZIP areas). Active means a current license.
Picking a brokerage in Virginia Beach
The Virginia guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Virginia Beach.
Offices in Virginia Beach
4 real estate franchise offices list an address in Virginia Beach: 3 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty 1092 Laskin Road, 23451 (757) 264-6530 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty 1201 Lake James Drive, 23464 (757) 424-0202 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 Top Producers 316 Office Square Lane, 23462 (757) 456-9500 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Premier 4460 Corporation Ln Ste 130, 23462 (757) 769-7600 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Virginia Beach
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Virginia Beach?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Virginia Real Estate Board, part of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) issues it and it covers all of Virginia. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Virginia Beach?
Any school approved by the Virginia Real Estate Board, part of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Va Beach
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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