An active West Virginia real estate license is valid from July 1st until June 30th. In order to renew their license for the next year, a real estate licensee must complete 7 hours of WVREC-approved continuing education courses before June 30th. There is a provisional late renewal period from from July 1 to September 31, and a reinstatement period from October 1 to December 31 for those whose licenses have lapsed.