How does the Board know that I have completed the pre-license course?

The fastest way to schedule your VA state exam is online through the PSI website. You also have the option to schedule via mail, fax, or telephone. If you are applying for the state exam via reciprocity, you must mail or fax the Examination Registration Form to PSI before you can schedule your exam.

The Virginia state licensing exam costs $60 per attempt, regardless if you are only taking the national portion, the state portion, or both portions.​

​You must pay the $60 Virginia state exam fee directly to PSI, via credit card, money order, company check, or cashier's check. Cash and a personal check will not be accepted by PSI.

If you register online or via phone, you can register for and schedule your state exam the same day. If you register via mail, PSI will need up to 2 weeks to process your registration form. If you register via fax, PSI will need up to 4 days to process your registration form.

​You must take the Virginia state licensing exam at one of the approved PSI testing centers. There are seven PSI testing centers throughout Virginia. Please see pages 9&10 of the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information.

Your school will send your information to the PSI testing center within 5 business days of you passing the final exam for the 60-hour pre-license course. The Real Estate Board uses this submission as evidence that you have completed their education requirement.

Yes, your school is required to submit your information to PSI within 5 business days of passing the school's final exam. The Virginia Real Estate Board uses this information as evidence that you have completed the 60-hour pre-license course requirement.

Yes, even if you are applying for your VA real estate license via reciprocity, you are still required to pass the state portion of the VA state licensing exam. If you are an out-of-state licensee and your license is currently expired, you must pass both the state and national portions of the VA state licensing exam.

​You can change or cancel your state exam date through the PSI website or by phone at (800)733-9267. If your change or cancellation request is received at least two days before your scheduled exam date you will not have to forfeit your exam payment.