PSI Exam Virginia

The Virginia real estate license exam is run by PSI.  
You must first pass an approved pre-license course.  See VaRealtySchool.com.
How to apply for the PSI exam:  After passing the course, PSI emails you an approval and link to schedule your exam. You may sign up for date and location AFTER your receive the email from PSI.

Available exam dates and location (Calendar):
PSI Exam Dates and Cities in Virginia- View calendar
You cannot sign up for an exam until PSI receives your school approval and sends you the approval email.

Create an account with PSI.
Create account with PSI. 
You may create an account before or after you select a date and location.  You can create your account before PSI sends you the approval email to take the exam.

Optional online proctored PSI Exam.  (New October 2024)
You can also take the PSI exam using a webcam from a computer.
But understand the extra Rules of Online Proctored Exams.
*No bathroom breaks or breaks of any kind (exam time is 2 1//2 hours total), hands on desktop, eyes focused on computer screen, always in clear view of proctor.
*No hands on face, no talking/whispering/mouthing, no fidgeting.  No scratch paper.  Quiet room and no unauthorized persons or activity on video or audio.
*Note: Bathroom breaks are allowed at the in-person testing center.
*Full Rules for both are in the VA Candidate Handbook. 

Virginia PSI Exam
Passing scores and times: 
National portion: 70% (56 out of 80) 1 hour 45 minutes  
State portion:  75% (30 out of 40) 45 minutes
Exam Time:  National-  Virginia- 45 minutes
There are 5-10 additional questions that don’t count toward your time or score.
If you don’t pass National or State, you only need to retake the one you failed.  But you need to reschedule. There is is no limit on retakes.
Exam Prep:   If needed you may consider exam prep. Online exam prep includes hundreds of practice exams and more. Books also available.

Exam Locations for the Virginia Real Estate PSI Exam:
Northern Virginia:  Vienna (Tysons Corner), Alexandria,  Fredericksburg, Stafford
Other Virginia:  Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Harrisonburg
Maryland: Laurel, Crofton, Baltimore, Salisbury 
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia  Tennessee: Bristol

Virginia Real Estate Exam Full Details by PSI: 
The complete Virginia PSI Candidate Handbook  (pdf) This contains all information for taking the PSI exam license, including the salesperson and broker exams plus the exam for license by reciprocity.  It includes national and Virginia state subjects, testing rules, a few practice questions and other PSI information.

Pre-License Education Requirements to take the Virginia real estate exam by PSI:
Pass an approved Principles of Real Estate course,
Contact us for any questions on qualifications to take PSI and get your license.  
Our online course and school exam prepare you for both portions of the PSI exam.  Include:  Instructor’s “Pass the Exam PDF” (the popular, so-called “cheat sheets”). View all school pricing options and sign up here. 
Use promo code on signup page for discount. 

Reciprocity applicants: See varealtyschool.com/reciprocity/va
Virginia allows salespersons from out of state if they got their license in another state that included at least 60 hours of pre-license.

Brokers only:
See the PSI broker exam info here.
This is the PSI exam date calendar. Locations also listed below.
Upgrading from salesperson to broker?  See broker license requirements and info.
Out of state broker? See broker license by reciprocity.

After passing the PSI Exam:
You may sign up with a broker or brokerage company. The broker or company normally supplies your application. If signing up as inactive on your own, you will need to pay another $60 to activate with a brokerage at a later date.

Fingerprinting: 1 fingerprint is required to take the PSI exam.
The full 10 fingerprints are required to apply for your license.
Some PSI exam centers may offer this for $52.  Due to PSI delays in processing, our instructor recommends fingerprints by fieldprintvirginia.com. When asked for the address and name of the employer or processing agency that sent you — write in DPOR, Richmond, VA. Enter this Fieldprint Code: FPDPORRES — the Virginia real estate code.

They have many locations throughout Virginia.  $37.50. Appointment is required. 

PSI Exam Contact Information:
VaRealtySchool.com: If you have general questions, you may contact us online or contact instructor Paul Hartke with our contact form or text/call Paul directly at 703-675-5550.
PSI:  The best phone number to call PSI is 855-340-3910.  (We recommend this special number as it is the PSI number for Virginia only, not the national number on their website.) 

VaRealtySchool.com (official school name:  Act Web Real Estate School)
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