Virginia licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Virginia Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Virginia: LPN, RN, APRN. Public status checks use Virginia License Lookup; renewal uses Virginia Online Licensing Renewal. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Virginia License Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Virginia. The destination is hosted on dhp.virginiainteractive.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Virginia, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial The named renewal route is Virginia Online Licensing Renewal. The current fee summary is Virginia lists RN renewal at $140 and LPN renewal at $120; late fees are additional..
CE or competence
The reviewed Virginia continuing-education or competence rule is: Virginia requires one accepted continued-competency option for biennial renewal. Options include 30 CE hours or 15 CE hours plus 640 hours of active practice, along with certification, academic, refresher, research, publication and teaching pathways. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation showing completion of the chosen competency pathway..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Virginia Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Virginia Department of Health Professions License Lookup |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | Renew by the expiration shown for the license. Late renewal adds a credential-specific fee. |
| Continuing competence | Virginia requires one accepted continued-competency option for biennial renewal. Options include 30 CE hours or 15 CE hours plus 640 hours of active practice, along with certification, academic, refresher, research, publication and teaching pathways. |
| Fees | Virginia lists RN renewal at $140 and LPN renewal at $120; late fees are additional. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN |
| Phone | 804-367-4515 |
| Physical location | 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463 |
| Mailing address | 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463 |
| Primary official domains | www.dhp.virginia.gov, www.license.dhp.virginia.gov, dhp.virginiainteractive.org |
How to verify a Virginia nursing license
Virginia License Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Virginia. The destination is hosted on dhp.virginiainteractive.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Virginia Online Licensing Renewal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia credential type | For Virginia, confirm the exact credential among LPN, RN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Virginia, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Virginia Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Virginia, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial. Renew by the expiration shown for the license. Late renewal adds a credential-specific fee. | For Virginia, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Virginia is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Virginia or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Virginia, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions License Lookup or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Virginia verification date. | For Virginia, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Virginia nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Virginia DHP Online Services.
- Select and complete one accepted continued-competency pathway.
- Sign in to DHP Online Services.
- Complete renewal disclosures.
- Pay the displayed renewal fee.
- Verify the renewed status.
Renewal cautions
- First renewal after initial licensure can be exempt from continued competency.
- Choose one complete pathway rather than combining incomplete pieces.
- RN and LPN renewal fees are different.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Virginia requires one accepted continued-competency option for biennial renewal. Options include 30 CE hours or 15 CE hours plus 640 hours of active practice, along with certification, academic, refresher, research, publication and teaching pathways.
- Complete one full Board-approved pathway.
- First renewal after initial licensure is generally exempt.
- Retain evidence for the Board’s audit process.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation showing completion of the chosen competency pathway.
Virginia license by endorsement
The reviewed Virginia credential set is LPN, RN, APRN. Use Virginia License Lookup for the public record and Virginia Online Licensing Renewal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is dhp.virginiainteractive.org, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Virginia is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial and the authority model is Health regulatory board within the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application by endorsement/examination | RN | $190 | Current Board application fee. Official source ↗ |
| Biennial renewal | RN | $140 | Late renewal adds $50. Official source ↗ |
| Application by endorsement/examination | LPN | $170 | Current Board application fee. Official source ↗ |
| Biennial renewal | LPN | $120 | Late renewal adds $40. Official source ↗ |
Virginia Board of Nursing contact and location
804-367-4515
804-367-4444
DHP call center hours are generally 8:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; confirm current hours.
6 reviewed official destinations for Virginia
Virginia License Lookup ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Virginia Online Licensing Renewal ↗
Official Virginia DHP authenticated renewal and license account system.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Virginia RN/LPN Application Instructions ↗
Official application-by-endorsement requirements and process.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Virginia Nursing Applications ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 28, 2026Virginia Nursing Fee Schedule ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Virginia Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Virginia?
Virginia Board of Nursing. The Virginia Board of Nursing regulates LPN, RN and advanced practice credentials. Public license lookup, online applications and renewal are separate Department of Health Professions services.
What is the reviewed Virginia license lookup?
Virginia Department of Health Professions License Lookup. Virginia License Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Virginia. The destination is hosted on dhp.virginiainteractive.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Virginia Online Licensing Renewal.
When is a Virginia nursing license renewed?
Biennial. Renew by the expiration shown for the license. Late renewal adds a credential-specific fee.
What CE or competence applies in Virginia?
Virginia requires one accepted continued-competency option for biennial renewal. Options include 30 CE hours or 15 CE hours plus 640 hours of active practice, along with certification, academic, refresher, research, publication and teaching pathways.
What fee information is published for Virginia?
Virginia lists RN renewal at $140 and LPN renewal at $120; late fees are additional.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Virginia?
Virginia Board of Nursing publishes 804-367-4515 and 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463.