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Licensing Process

All real estate licenses are obtained through the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs (DLCA). The information below is provided on behalf of DLCA. Contact DLCA directly with any additional questions.

Initial Real Estate License

Period of Licensure

All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis from January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year.

Temporary licenses are issued for six (6) months and one temporary license is issued per calendar year.

Examination

All persons interested in being licensed in any area of the Real Estate industry are required to sit a national and state examination. The examination is computer-based offered online, weekly, through PSI Testing Services, LLC, www.psiexams.com or call 800,733.9267.

The examination consists of two sections and each candidate must earn a minimum score of 75% on each portion before they can be licensed in the US Virgin Islands. The examination fee is Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for both parts and Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for one part.

Real Estate License Renewal

In order to effect renewal of your license, kindly submit a copy of your last V.I. license along with your payment and a favorable Tax Clearance letter. A favorable tax approval is required and shall be provided electronically from the VIBIR.

Your real estate license must be renewed every year. The renewal date is December 31st of each calendar year.

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