⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact District of Columbia Real Estate Commission directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Real Estate Broker License: Virginia → District of Columbia

Everything you need to know about transferring your real estate broker license from Virginia to District of Columbia

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Virginia (VA)	District of Columbia (DC)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: PSI (1-800-733-9267)	Provider: PSI
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $170; exam fee: $60; license fee: $300; e and o insurance: $200; mls fees: $400; renewal fee: $80; total initial fees: $1000; confidence: medium; sources: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/boards/real-estate	application fee: $155; exam fee: $70; license fee: $230; e and o insurance: $200; mls fees: $500; renewal fee: $170.00; total initial fees: $1075; confidence: medium; sources: https://dcra.dc.gov
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (implied by references to 'two-year license term' and renewal cycle language); CE hours: 16; Fee: $80	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 15; Fee: $170

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

District of Columbia accepts out-of-state real estate broker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Virginia — Period: 2 years (implied by references to 'two-year license term' and renewal cycle language); CE hours: 16; Fee: $80; District of Columbia — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 15; Fee: $170.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit District of Columbia Real Estate Commission →
2
Request credential verification from Real Estate Board (Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Virginia board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to District of Columbia Real Estate Commission.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

District of Columbia Licensing Board

Board: District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
Website: https://dcra.dc.gov
Phone: (202) 442-4320

Contact District of Columbia Real Estate Commission to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Virginia (VA)	District of Columbia (DC)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: PSI (1-800-733-9267)	Provider: PSI
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $170; exam fee: $60; license fee: $300; e and o insurance: $200; mls fees: $400; renewal fee: $80; total initial fees: $1000; confidence: medium; sources: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/boards/real-estate	application fee: $155; exam fee: $70; license fee: $230; e and o insurance: $200; mls fees: $500; renewal fee: $170.00; total initial fees: $1075; confidence: medium; sources: https://dcra.dc.gov
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (implied by references to 'two-year license term' and renewal cycle language); CE hours: 16; Fee: $80	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 15; Fee: $170

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

District of Columbia accepts out-of-state real estate broker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Virginia — Period: 2 years (implied by references to 'two-year license term' and renewal cycle language); CE hours: 16; Fee: $80; District of Columbia — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 15; Fee: $170.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit District of Columbia Real Estate Commission →

Request credential verification from Real Estate Board (Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Virginia board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to District of Columbia Real Estate Commission.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Real Estate Broker License: Virginia → District of Columbia

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

District of Columbia Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Real Estate Broker License: Virginia → District of Columbia

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

District of Columbia Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages