Virginia exam at a glance
Scored questions
120
80 national + 40 state
Passing score
56 correct (national) and 30 correct (state)
Time
150 minutes for both portions
Exam fee
$60
Pre-licensing
60 hours
completed at an approved school
Exam vendor
PSI
Who runs the Virginia exam
- Licensing agency: Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR)
- Exam vendor: PSI
- Official handbook: candidate handbook / bulletin
- Scheduling: test-takers.psiexams.com/vare
The handbook is the document that governs your exam day. Read it once, end to end, before you book.
Exam format and scoring
- National portion: 80 - 105 minutes
- State portion: 40 - 45 minutes
- Time: 150 minutes for both portions
- To pass: 56 correct (national) and 30 correct (state)
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Virginia real estate exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 state).
What is the passing score for the Virginia real estate exam?
56 correct (national) and 30 correct (state).
How much does the Virginia real estate exam cost?
The exam fee is $60 per attempt.
How many pre-licensing hours does Virginia require?
60 hours. 60-hour Principles of Real Estate course (DPOR Real Estate Board FAQ) We do not sell pre-licensing courses.
Sources
- Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- PSI candidate information bulletin (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Virginia DPOR Real Estate Board (accessed 2026-09-23)