Electrologist / Virginia
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Virginia Electrologist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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What the Virginia data shows for Electrologists

Virginia's path to electrologist licensure runs through 517 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Virginia folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

The initial price tag is $96, and renewal costs $76 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Virginia, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
71/100
Electrologist · Virginia

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training C
517 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$96
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$38/yr
$76 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Virginia

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
517 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$96
Renewal Fee
$76
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in Virginia? ▼
Virginia requires 517 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Board Exam or CPE Exam), and an initial fee of $96. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in Virginia? ▼
To become a licensed electrologist in Virginia, you must meet the state's requirements including 517 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Virginia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to Virginia from another state? ▼
For electrologists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Virginia licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Virginia require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the electrologist licensing process in Virginia. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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What to do with this electrologist license

Electrologist in Virginia, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an electrologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Virginia's electrologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Electrologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state electrologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Virginia's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Virginia overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Virginia licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.