Professional License Requirements in Virginia
Browse all professional licensing guides available for Virginia.
Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $53,500 - $54,500 Virginia Board of Medicine — Acupuncture
Architect
4000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Barber
1500 hours education $9,635 - $10,635 Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $130,500 - $131,500 Virginia Board of Medicine — Chiropractic
Contractor
0 hours education $250 - $600 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $18,000 Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Virginia Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,400 Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $29,500 - $30,500 Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Virginia Board of Health Professions — Dietitians and Nutritionists
Electrician
0 hours education $225 - $600 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Board for Contractors
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Home Inspector
70 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,300 - $4,300 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $950 Virginia Bureau of Insurance
Insurance Agent
24 hours education $300 - $600 Virginia Bureau of Insurance (BOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA)
Locksmith
18 hours education $700 - $1,700 Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 Virginia Board of Nursing — Massage Therapy Certification
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $900 - $1,900 Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions
Notary Public
0 hours education $25 - $90 Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth
Nursing
1500 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Virginia Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $73,500 - $74,500 Virginia Board of Medicine — Occupational Therapy
Optician
2000 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Paralegal
720 hours education $9,500 - $10,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Virginia Office of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $800 - $1,800 Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Office of Pesticide Services
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $260 - $550 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Board for Contractors
Private Investigator
60 hours education $1,700 - $2,700 Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,000 - $5,000 Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board
Real Estate Broker
180 hours education $700 - $1,500 Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Virginia Board of Medicine – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
18 hours education $500 - $850 Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
Social Worker
3000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Virginia Board of Social Work
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $64,500 - $65,500 Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $35,500 - $36,500 Virginia Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,600 - $5,600 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $15,900 - $16,900 Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) / AWS Accredited Test Facility