APPLICATION - ATTESTATION/AUTHORIZATION FOR FEE - AUTONOMOUS PRACTICE - LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER (LNP)

Sep 21, 2026

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Authorization for autonomous practice for licensed nurse practitioners (LNPs) in Virginia requires meeting eligibility criteria under Virginia law and regulations. Eligible applicants must hold a current Virginia nurse practitioner license approved before beginning autonomous practice, or—if applying from outside Virginia—qualify for licensure by endorsement. The process requires a $100 nonrefundable fee, proof of good-standing nurse practitioner licensure (out-of-state), direct evidence of national certification, and documentation of five years of full-time clinical experience (9,000 total hours).

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Eligibility and prerequisites

Virginia-licensed nurse practitioners

Applicants outside Virginia

Required submission items

Fee and application form

Licensing and certification evidence

Clinical experience attestation

Additional information and processing

Attachments and submission email

Processing time and license lookup

| | 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Perimeter Center
Henrico, Virginia 23233
(804) 367-4515 [www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing](www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing) | | --- | --- | INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION-ATTESTATION/AUTHORIZATION FOR FEE: $100 AUTONOMOUS PRACTICE-LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER (LNP) Virginia law and regulations allow licensed Nurse Practitioners (except certified nurse midwives and certified registered nurse anesthetists) with the equivalent of 5 years of full-time clinical experience to be able to apply for full practice authority (referred to as‘autonomous practice’) . To be eligible for authorization for autonomous practice, you must be currently licensed as a nurse practitioner by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine and your application must be approved prior to beginning autonomous practice in the Commonwealth. To review the applicable Virginia law, see Virginia Code § 54.1-2957 and regulation 18 VAC 90-30-86 . Applicants outside of Virginia: To be eligible to apply for authorization for autonomous practice, you must meet the requirements for licensure by endorsement as nurse practitioner in Virginia in accordance with 18 VAC 90-30-85 . If you are licensed as a nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse or equivalent in another state, you are required to first apply online for licensure as nurse practitioner at: [https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/](https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/. Licensed)[. Licensed](https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/. Licensed)[ ](https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/. Licensed)[Nurse Practitioners in Virginia ](Nurse Practitioners in Virginia must have a current license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current multi-state privilege license as a)[must](Nurse Practitioners in Virginia must have a current license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current multi-state privilege license as a)[ have a current license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current](Nurse Practitioners in Virginia must have a current license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current multi-state privilege license as a)[ multi-state privilege](Nurse Practitioners in Virginia must have a current license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current multi-state privilege license as a)[ license as a](Nurse Practitioners in Virginia must have a current license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current multi-state privilege license as a)[ ](Nurse Practitioners in Virginia must have a current license as a registered nurse in Virginia or a current multi-state privilege license as a)registered nurse in a compact state. For current compact state information go to: [https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm](https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm). REQUIREMENTS BELOW-Please ensure that the applicable items are submitted with your application to the VBON ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE: | | (1) Complete Application with required fee ($100): Your application must include a check or money order made payable to Treasurer of Virginia. Your application will not be reviewed or considered until you have submitted payment and fees are non-refundable. | | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | (2) Evidence of a current license in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner (out of state applicants only) . | | | (3) Evidence of current national professional certification issued by one of the agencies listed in 18 VAC 90-30-90 sent directly from the professional certifying organization to our office by mail or emailed to: [appsupportdocs@dhp.virginia.gov](appsupportdocs@dhp.virginia.gov. We)[. We](appsupportdocs@dhp.virginia.gov. We) are not able to accept a copy of the card, certificate or email verification from the applicant. | | | | | | | | | (4) Evidence of the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time clinical experience (at least 1,800 hours per year to include 9,000 total hours) (e.g. attestation or other documentation as outlined in t

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How should supporting documents be submitted and how long does processing take?

Supporting documents may be emailed to appsupportdocs@dhp.virginia.gov, and an additional attachment may be used to submit attestations from more than one patient care team physician. License application processing times are approximately 30 business days to complete, and license status can be checked through License Lookup.

Sep 21, 2026

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