2010 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 30. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 40. WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE LICENSE ACT.
§30-40-11. Application for license.

§30-40-11. Application for license.
The commission shall only issue an original license to an applicant if he or she:

(a) Submits an application, in writing, in a form prescribed by the commission which must contain, but is not limited to:

(1) The applicant's social security number;

(2) The recommendation of at least two persons who:

(A) Are property owners at the time of signing the application;

(B) Have been property owners for at least twelve months preceding the signing of the application;

(C) Have known the applicant for at least two years;

(D) Are not related to the applicant;

(E) Are not affiliated with the applicant as an employer, partner or associate or with the broker that will employ the applicant;

(F) Believe the applicant bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and fair dealing; and

(G) Believe the applicant is competent to transact the business of a real estate broker, associate broker or salesperson, as the case may be, in a manner that would protect the interest of the public.

(3) A clear record indicating all jurisdictions where the applicant holds or has held any professional license.

(4) A clear record indicating if the applicant has been convicted of any criminal offense or if there is any criminal charge pending against the applicant, or a member or officer of the brokerage business, at the time of application.

(b) Is at least eighteen years of age.

(c) Is a high school graduate or the holder of an equivalency diploma.

(d) Is trustworthy, of good moral character and competent to transact the business of a broker, associate broker or salesperson.

(e) Has paid the appropriate fee, if any, which must accompany all applications for original license or renewal.