Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in Virginia means applying through the Virginia Board of Nursing, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Virginia licensing and credentialing for you.
Official VA boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Virginia Board of Nursing websiteHow to get licensed in Virginia
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Virginia Board of Nursing, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Virginia issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Virginia Board of Nursing
The VA board sets Virginia's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$125
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Virginia Board of Nursing. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Virginia NP license
Once you're licensed, the Virginia Board of Nursing requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- The APRN license renews biennially at the same time as your Virginia RN license; with a multistate RN privilege, renew by the last day of your birth month in even- or odd-numbered years matching your birth year. The license lapses automatically if not renewed by the expiration date
- Renewal fee
- $80 biennial APRN license renewal (late fee: $25 late renewal; $150 reinstatement of a lapsed license)
- Continuing education (CE)
- Current national certification in the specialty (APRNs licensed on or after May 8, 2002); APRNs with prescriptive authority also need 8 hours of pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics CE each biennium
- 8 hours of pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics CE each biennium (APRNs with prescriptive authority)
- Current professional certification in the specialty from a Board-designated certifying agency
- APRNs licensed before May 8, 2002 without certification: at least 40 hours of CE in the specialty area
- How to renew
- Online through the Virginia Department of Health Professions licensing portal, attesting to continuing competency and paying the renewal feeOpen the renewal portal
- NoteThe Virginia RN license or multistate RN privilege must be kept current
- NoteKeep evidence of CE compliance for four years; the boards conduct random audits
- NotePracticing on a lapsed license is subject to discipline
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Virginia Board of Nursing. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
Sources18VAC90-30-100 - Renewal of APRN licensure18VAC90-30-105 - Continuing competency requirements18VAC90-30-50 - APRN fees18VAC90-40-55 - Prescriptive authority continuing competency
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in Virginia
A Virginia license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Virginia license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Virginia license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Virginia. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Virginia Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Virginia licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Virginia license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Virginia Board of Nursing. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Virginia application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Virginia nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in Virginia?
Most Virginia nurse practitioner applications take about 45 days once the Virginia Board of Nursing has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses nurse practitioners in Virginia?
Nurse practitioners in Virginia are licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Virginia nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the Virginia nurse practitioner application fee is around $125. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Virginia Board of Nursing before you apply.
How do I renew my Virginia NP license / APRN authorization?
In Virginia, renewals are filed with the Virginia Board of Nursing. How to renew: Online through the Virginia Department of Health Professions licensing portal, attesting to continuing competency and paying the renewal fee. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: The APRN license renews biennially at the same time as your Virginia RN license; with a multistate RN privilege, renew by the last day of your birth month in even- or odd-numbered years matching your birth year. The license lapses automatically if not renewed by the expiration date. Renewal fee: $80 biennial APRN license renewal (late fee: $25 late renewal; $150 reinstatement of a lapsed license). Continuing education: Current national certification in the specialty (APRNs licensed on or after May 8, 2002); APRNs with prescriptive authority also need 8 hours of pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics CE each biennium. Required topics include 8 hours of pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics CE each biennium (APRNs with prescriptive authority); Current professional certification in the specialty from a Board-designated certifying agency; APRNs licensed before May 8, 2002 without certification: at least 40 hours of CE in the specialty area. This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew an NP license in Virginia?
8 CE hours. The Virginia Board of Nursing publishes the requirement as: Current national certification in the specialty (APRNs licensed on or after May 8, 2002); APRNs with prescriptive authority also need 8 hours of pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics CE each biennium. Required topics include 8 hours of pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics CE each biennium (APRNs with prescriptive authority); Current professional certification in the specialty from a Board-designated certifying agency; APRNs licensed before May 8, 2002 without certification: at least 40 hours of CE in the specialty area. Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Virginia nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Virginia Board of Nursing's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in Virginia?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Virginia that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Virginia Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Virginia license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Virginia — including by telehealth — you typically need a Virginia license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Virginia nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Virginia license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Virginia application and payer enrollment end to end.