When should I disclose any prior criminal activity to the Board?

​Yes, you still may obtain a real estate license if you have a prior conviction; however, the Real Estate Board has the right to deny your application if they find that "the applicant is unfit or unsuited to engage" in the real estate profession.

The Board considers a conviction as: Any misdemeanor and felony convictions (including moving traffic violations), and all military and foreign convictions. A guilty verdict by judge or jury, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere. Convictions as a minor if tried as an adult.

​You must disclose any prior criminal activity in section 15 of the Virginia Salesperson License Application.

You must disclose any prior criminal activity on your Virginia Salesperson License Application. This means you cannot have the Real Estate Board review your case until you have completed the pre-license education requirements, passed the state exam, and submitted your fingerprints.