Real Estate Board Application Review Process

Payment posting by your bank or credit card company is confirmation we received your application.

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

No additional information about the status of individual applications is available. Staff is not able to access more detailed information or provide additional updates.

A second option for fingerprinting

DPOR is now offering another fingerprint services option for Real Estate Board and Real Estate Appraiser Board license applicants through a contract with an additional vendor: Fieldprint. Fieldprint offers sites throughout Virginia where license applicants can go to have their fingerprints taken via Livescan. 

For information about DPOR, our executive organization, or the resources on our website, please reach out to us by email at webcoordinator@dpor.virginia.gov or by phone at (804) 367-8519.

 All personal care and professional beauty industry services always carry some risk due to the nature of the services provided and the inability to maintain social distancing. This is one of the reasons why the individuals performing the services—as well as the locations in which the services are performed—are required by law to be licensed by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology.   

Whenever the General Assembly determines a profession or occupation should be regulated in order to protect the public, it passes laws (also known as statutes) establishing a general framework for licensing, certification, or registration. The legislature may direct a regulatory body or agency—such as DPOR or one of its boards—to “promulgate” or develop regulations that go into detail about entry requirements as well as the standards of practice governing the profession/occupation.

• FAQs About Prior Criminal History Disclosure 
• Services for Military Personnel, Spouses & Veterans 
• Employee or Independent Contractor? | Worker Misclassification Prevention

Worker misclassification occurs when an employer improperly classifies a worker as an independent contractor instead of as an employee. Some employers in Virginia are concerned about the unfair competitive advantage gained by those who misclassify workers to avoid paying taxes and benefits (lowering their costs by up to 40 percent).

For worker classification purposes, “contractor” refers to someone working under an employment contract or agreement, NOT only construction-related activities.

DPOR stands ready to assist veterans and active-duty military personnel as they maintain or transition to civilian careers requiring professional credentials.