BOARD FOR GEOLOGY

The Virginia Board for Geology was established in 1981 to implement a certification system for professional geologist for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Virginia. To provide the public a substantial basis for relying on the professional services of a geologist, the Board for Geology administers a certification system that includes qualifications of applicants for certification and regulations to prevent deceptive or misleading practices.

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463

Executive Director: David Dick (804) 367-2648

For further information, contact the Licensing Section:

Phone: (804) 367-8595
Fax: (866) 350-5354
Email: Board for Geology

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Regulatory Matters
Licensure and Forms
Board
Exams and Education
For the Consumer
Newsletters

REGULATORY MATTERS

Geology Regulations - Effective April 1, 2011 - (PDF Format)

Code of Virginia Board for Geology Statutes

Pending Regulatory Action ( This link will open a new browser window that will take you to the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget's Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Web Site where you can access view pending regulatory action for this board. )

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LICENSURE AND FORMS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF Format)

Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG)

2000 Survey Results (PDF Format)

Applications and Other Forms

Applications & Other Forms

Name and Address Change Form

Certification Request Form

Credit Card Payment

To submit a credit card payment for license renewals and applications, you must complete the credit card payment form.
Credit Card Payment

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BOARD

Geology Board Members (PDF Format)

Meeting and Event Calendar (PDF Format)

Board Meeting Minutes ( This link will open a new browser window that will take you to the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget´s Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Web Site where you can access minutes for this board. )

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EXAMS AND EDUCATION

VA Certified Professional Geologist Examinations Candidate Information Bullentin (This link will open a new browser window that will take you to the website for PSI where you can access the Professional Geologist Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin. (Depending on your internet connection speed, this website may take a few moments to load.)

Exam Schedule

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FOR THE CONSUMER

Geology Informational Brochure (PDF Format)

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NEWSLETTERS

The Board for Geology's newsletter is published to provide information to the Board's regulants as well as the public. The current newsletter, including previous newsletters, are published below. To receive an e-mail notification when the newsletters are published, please contact the Board at geology@dpor.virginia.gov. In the e-mail, be sure to include your name, the e-mail address where you would like the notice to be sent, and a statement that you would like to have your e-mail address added to the Board's newsletter notification list.