WV LEG Real Estate Licensing

Updated on: Apr 29, 2025

Latest Event


  • Apr. 25, 2025 WV LEG Bill Approval
  • On Apr. 25, 2025, WV LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective Jul. 10, 2025.

On Apr. 21, WV LEG passed bill relating to the real estate license act.

  • WV LEG passed bill SB 747 (PDF) for real estate brokers, under real estate license act.
  • Amended and re-enacted WV LEG 30-40-30-40-17 on requirements for real estate brokers.
  • Bill Provisions
  • In relation to real estate license act, bill creates exception to requirement that a real estate broker maintain a definite place of business within the State for nonresidents.
  • Concerns nonresidents with definite place of business in their jurisdiction of residence.
  • Legislative History
  • On Mar. 13, 2025, bill introduced in senate; passed, ordered to house Mar. 24, 2025.
  • On Mar. 26, 2025, bill introduced in house; passed and completed on Apr. 11, 2025.
  • On Apr. 21, 2025, bill passed to governor, as per senate journal, for approval.
  • Effectiveness
  • If enacted, bill will come into effect 90 days from passage (Jul. 10, 2025).
  • Apr. 25, 2025 WV LEG Bill Approval
  • On Apr. 25, 2025, WV LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective Jul. 10, 2025.
Regulators
WV LEG
Entity Types
Corp; IB
Reference
Act, 4/25/2025; Bill SB747, 4/21/2025; Citation: WV LEG 30-40-30-40-17;
Functions
Compliance; Legal; Registration/Licensing
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Mortgage
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 21, 2025
Effective Date
Jul 10, 2025
Rule ID
251901
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 25, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer