Exam requirement for certain contractors

Effective December 1, 2012, many Qualified Individuals must complete written exam

Board for Contractors regulations—effective December 1, 2012—amend the eligibility criteria for Qualified Individuals associated with licensed contractors. 

10.11.2018
MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Broz Vaughan

Auctioneer Firm License Revocation

RICHMOND – The Virginia Auctioneers Board revoked one auctioneer firm license at its meeting Thursday, October 11, 2018. Following is a summary of the Board’s action.

Privacy Policy

It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia that personal information about citizens will be collected only to the extent necessary to provide the service or benefit desired; that only appropriate information will be collected; that the citizen shall understand the reason the information is collected and be able to examine their personal record which is maintained by a public body.

DPOR's Internet privacy policy is: 

Training Classes Offered by the Virginia Fair Housing Office

Ignorance of the law is not a defense! Learn about the law with a free training class from the Virginia Fair Housing Office. This training teaches you about legal rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Law. The course, conducted by a board-approved education provider, gives you the basic foundation of Fair Housing Law.

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Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors

*Application (pdf | static) for License/NRS Specialty Designation 

Attention Appraiser License Applicants:

UPDATE (05/12/2014): The AQB voted to delay implementation of the background check requirements until January 1, 2017. All other requirements in the 2015 Criteria will be enforced effective January 1, 2015.

07.02.2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Broz Vaughan

Professional Engineer License Termination

RICHMOND – The Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA Board) terminated a license at its meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Following is a summary of the Board’s action.

In 2017, the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology revised its Esthetics Regulations to allow for apprenticeships in esthetics and master esthetics. Completion of an apprenticeship program offers a training alternative to traditional esthetics schools.

01.11.2021
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Cosmetology License Revocations

RICHMOND – The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology revoked 41 licenses at its meeting Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Following is a summary of the Board’s actions.