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2/4/2026

Part V. Renewal

18VAC15-30-164. Renewal required.

A. Individual licenses expire 12 months from the last day of the month in which the license was issued. Interim licenses issued to individuals expire six months from the last day of the month the individual completed the board-approved initial or refresher accredited lead training program required by 18VAC15-30-52. Interim licenses will not be renewed.

B. Contractor licenses expire 12 months from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.

C. Accredited lead training programs approval expire 24 months from the last day of the month in which the board granted approval.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 2015; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.

18VAC15-30-165. Procedures for renewal.

A. The board will send a renewal notice to the licensee or accredited lead training provider .

B. Prior to the license expiration date, each licensee desiring to renew a license must return to the board the appropriate fee specified in 18VAC15-30-163. Individual licensees must provide evidence of meeting the annual refresher training requirement for license renewal and meet the requirements of 18VAC15-30-166 A.

C. Prior to the expiration date on the approval letter, each accredited lead training program desiring to renew the approval must return to the board the appropriate fee specified in 18VAC15-30-163 and the documentation required by 18VAC15-30-166 B.

D. By making application for renewal, the licensee or accredited lead training program is certifying continued compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.

18VAC15-30-166. Qualifications for renewal.

A. Individuals.

1. Licensees desiring to maintain an individual license must successfully complete the required board-approved refresher training course within 36 months after the date that the initial or most recent refresher training course was completed and at least once every 36 months thereafter. In the case of a proficiency-based course completion, refresher training is required every 60 months instead of 36 months.

2. Refresher training must be specific to the discipline of the license being renewed.

B. Accredited training programs.

1. Accredited lead training providers desiring to renew approval of an accredited lead training program must provide the following:

a. The training provider's name, address, and telephone number.

b. A statement signed by the training program manager that certifies that:

(1) The course materials for each course meet the requirements of Part VII (18VAC15-30-440 et seq.) of this chapter.

(2) The training manager and principal instructors meet the qualifications listed in 18VAC15-30-340.

(3) The training program manager complies at all times with all requirements of this chapter.

(4) The quality control program meets the requirements noted in 18VAC15-30-410.

(5) The recordkeeping requirements of this chapter will be followed.

2. An audit by a board representative may be performed to verify the certified statements and the contents of the application before relicensure is granted.

3. Accredited lead training programs determined by the board to have met the renewal requirements will be issued an approval for an additional 24 months.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 2015; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.

18VAC15-30-167. Late renewal.

A. Each license and each accredited lead training program approval that is not renewed within 30 days of the expiration date on the license or approval letter will be subject to late renewal fees as established in 18VAC15-30-162.

B. Each license and each approved training program that is not renewed within 12 months after the expiration date will not be renewed. The individual or firm must apply for a new license or approval and meet entry requirements current at the time the new application is submitted.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 15, eff. May 1, 2015; Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 2, 2026.

18VAC15-30-170. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006.

18VAC15-30-190. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003.

18VAC15-30-205. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006.

18VAC15-30-210. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003.

18VAC15-30-225. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006.

18VAC15-30-230. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003.

18VAC15-30-245. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; derived from or amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006.

18VAC15-30-310. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003.

18VAC15-30-330. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006.

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