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Services available at DPOR Online License Services
License Number Begins With Board Name Online Services Available
04 Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
  • Apply for a new license/designation:
    • Architect (0401)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility - First time applicants only
    • Engineer-in-Training (0420)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility - Students and first time applicants only
  • Address change - individual license types only
  • Renew a license - individual license types only
  • Reinstate an expired license:
    • Architect (0401) - License expired less than five (5) years
    • Professional Engineer (0402) - License expired less than five (5) years
07 Board for Branch Pilots
  • None available at this time
11 Board for Opticians
  • Address change
  • Renew a license
12 or 13 Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
  • Apply for a new individual license:
    • Cosmetologist (1201) or Cosmetology Instructor (1204)
      • By Exam
      • By Endorsement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
    • Nail Technician (1206) or Nail Technician Instructor (1207)
      • By Exam
      • By Endorsement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
    • Wax Technician (1214)
      • By Exam
      • By Endorsement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
    • Hair Braider (1222)
      • By Exam
      • By Endorsement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
    • Esthetician (1261) or Esthetics Instructor (1262)
      • By Exam
      • By Endorsement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
    • Master Esthetician (1264) or Master Esthetics Instructor (1265)
      • By Exam
      • By Endorsement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
    • Barber (1301) or Barber Teacher (1302)
      • By Exam
      • By Endorsement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
  • Apply for a new business license
    • Cosmetology Salon (1202)
    • Nail Salon (1208)
    • Waxing Salon (1218)
    • Hair Braiding Salon (1223)
    • Esthetics Spa (1266)
    • Barber Shop (1304)
  • Address change - ALL license types
  • Renew a license - ALL types
  • Reinstate an expired license:
    • Cosmetologist (1201)
    • Cosmetology Instructor (1204)
    • Nail Technician (1206)
    • Nail Technician Instructor (1207)
    • Wax Technician (1214)
    • Hair Braider (1222)
    • Esthetician (1261)
    • Esthetics Instructor (1262)
    • Master Esthetician (1264)
    • Master Esthetics Instructor (1265)
    • Barber (1301)
    • Barber Teacher (1302)
16 Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board
  • Apply for a new license/registration:
    • Polygraph Examiner (1601)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility
      • By Agreement (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
    • Polygraph Intern (1602)
      • Initial Registration
      • By Reciprocity (Registered in Another State or Jurisdiction)
  • Address change - ALL license types
  • Extend a registration - Polygraph Examiner Intern (1602)
  • Renew a license - Polygraph Examiner (1601)
  • Reinstate an expired license - Polygraph Examiner (1601)
19 Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
  • Apply for new license:
    • Conventional Onsite Soil Evaluator (1940)
    • Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator (1940)
    • Conventional Onsite Sewage System Operator (1942)
    • Alternative Onsite Sewage System Operator (1942)
    • Conventional Onsite Sewage System Installer (1944)
    • Alternative Onsite Sewage System Installer (1944)
    • Class 1 to 6 Waterworks Operator (1955)
    • Class 1 to 4 Wastewater Works Operator (1965)
  • Address change - ALL license types
  • Renew a license - ALL license types
21 Board for Hearing Aid Specialists
  • Address change
  • Renew a license
27 Board for Contractors
  • Apply for new license
    • Class A, B, or C Contractor (2705)
    • Tradesman (2710)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility
      • By Reciprocity (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
      • By Exam Waiver (Apprenticeship)
      • By Swap (Licensed by VDHCD or local governing body)
    • Backflow Prevention Device Worker (2717)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility
      • By Reciprocity (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
      • By Swap (Licensed by VDHCD or local governing body)
    • Certified Elevator Mechanic (2718)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility
      • By Board Equivalency
    • Water Well Systems Provider (2719)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility
      • By Reciprocity (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
      • By Grandfather
  • Add a specialty
    • Contractor (2705)
    • Tradesman (2710)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility
      • By Reciprocity (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
      • By Exam Waiver (Apprenticeship)
  • Address change - ALL license types
  • Change Contractor Designated Employee (2705)
  • Change Contractor Qualified Individual (2705)
  • Change Contractor Responsible Manager (2705)
  • Downgrade an existing license to Class B or Class C Contractor (2705)
  • Renew a license -- ALL license types
  • Reinstate an expired license
    • Contractor(2705)
    • Tradesman (2710)
    • Backflow Prevention Device Worker (2717)
    • Certified Elevator Mechanic (2718)
    • Water Well System Provider (2719)
  • Upgrade an existing license to:
    • Class A or Class B - Contractor (2705)
    • Master Tradesman - Request for Exam Eligibility (2710)
    • Journeyman or Master Water Well Systems Provider (2719)
      • Request for Exam Eligibility
      • By Reciprocity (Licensed in Another State or Jurisdiction)
28 Board for Geology
  • Address change
  • Renew a license
29 Auctioneers Board
  • Address change - ALL license types
  • Renew a license - ALL license types
34 Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals
  • Address change - ALL license types
  • Renew a license - ALL license types