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DPOR does not accept USB thumb drives, external hard drives, or other removable media. Any media of this type received by DPOR will be destroyed and not returned.
As employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, we will:
Go to the Regulant Population List for the most recent number of regulated individuals/businesses by license type.
The Virginia Real Estate Transaction Recovery Act provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper or dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate salesperson, broker, or firm. The Recovery Fund is supported entirely by assessments paid by licensees, not by any tax revenues.
The Contractor and Real Estate Transaction Recovery Acts provide relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper and dishonest conduct of a licensed contractor or real estate professional.
Both Recovery Funds are supported entirely by assessments paid by licensees, not by any tax revenues.
Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.
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Nearly 160 million Americans of all ages wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. Before you buy your next pair of glasses or contact lenses, keep this information in mind as you visit your local optician.