VA

Virginia Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #28 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,239
Avg Education Hours
$125
Avg Initial Fee
50.0
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 4,811 Yes $262 $222 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,905 Yes $131 $111 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 5,622 Yes $119 $96 1 yr
Elevator Installer 5,622 Yes $172 $151 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $247 $207 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 3,622 Yes $96 $76 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 16 Yes $96 $86 3 yrs
Plumber 5,622 Yes $139 $119 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,203 Yes $86 $47 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,243 Yes $96 $51 2 yrs
Electrologist 517 Yes $96 $76 2 yrs
Esthetician 560 Yes $82 $45 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 602 Yes $105 $58 2 yrs
Nail Technician 373 Yes $74 $40 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — Yes $172 $131 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $207 $166 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 49 No $96 $76 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $122 $82 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $142 $102 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $122 $82 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $247 $207 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $232 $192 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 44 Yes $113 $93 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $322 $221 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification 6 Yes $20 $16 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,905 Yes $131 $111 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,905 Yes $186 $111 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 152 Yes $86 $76 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,203 Yes $126 $91 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,405 Yes $166 $146 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,405 Yes $247 $207 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,524 Yes $131 $111 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,608 Yes $201 $181 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,405 Yes $186 $166 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,608 Yes $222 $201 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,084 Yes $131 $111 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $151 $131 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,405 Yes $146 $101 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,905 Yes $131 $111 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,405 Yes $186 $146 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 37 No $116 $73 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 2,456 Yes $192 $172 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,405 Yes $146 $126 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,905 Yes $137 $117 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,905 Yes $166 $146 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,811 Yes $262 $222 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 129 Yes $136 $96 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 105 Yes $192 $151 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 97 Yes $139 $117 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 145 Yes $192 $161 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 16 Yes $73 $52 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 225 Yes $93 $52 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 72 Yes $73 $52 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Virginia licensing authorities.

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