Virginia Law

A. All applicants seeking licensure must submit a complete application with the appropriate fees attached. Applicants will be notified if the application is incomplete.

B. 1. For any corporation, limited liability company, or other entity, the application must include copies of the certificate of incorporation or certificate of organization issued by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, articles and bylaws.

2. For any foreign corporation, foreign limited liability company, or other entity, the application must include copies of the certificate of authority to conduct business issued by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, which will be required in lieu of the certificates as required by subdivision 1 of this subsection.

3. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, any entity must disclose the following information regarding criminal convictions in Virginia and all other jurisdictions:

a. Non-marijuana misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, sexual offenses, drug distribution, or physical injury within three years of the date of the application; and

b. All felony convictions within 10 years of the date of application.

The board, at its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.

4. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration; imposition of a monetary penalty; or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction.