Board for Branch Pilots

A Message From The Board

The Board for Branch Pilots licenses the pilots responsible for safe passage of ships in Virginia's major shipping lanes and waterways. The Circuit Courts of Hampton, Norfolk, and Portsmouth appoint individuals to the nine-member Board, which was created in 1783 and initially chartered by the King of England in the 1600s.

Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board

A Message From The Board

Boxing, Martial Arts and Bare Knuckle Fighting Events 

This does not apply to wrestling events. 

NO CASH for licenses will be taken at events. We ask your cooperation in getting as many fighters, cutman/corners, and managers licensed prior to noon the day before weigh-ins to ensure that these individuals are not incurring the additional $35 on site processing fee.  

Athlete Agent Registration Program

A Message From The Board

During the 2020 Session of the General Assembly, the legislature established a mandatory registration program for Athlete Agents, to be administered by the Director of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). 

Virginia Fair Housing Office

Federal and state fair housing laws protects people from discrimination when trying to rent an apartment, buy a house, obtain a mortgage, or purchase homeowner's insurance. Fair housing requirements apply to all housing providers: property managers, owners, landlords, real estate agents, banks, savings institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and appraisers.