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The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (the “Board”) is responsible for licensing and regulating the profession of permanent cosmetic tattooing in the State of Virginia. The Board has contracted with Professional Credential Services (“PCS”) to provide administrative examination services. The Board, through PCS, will exclusively use the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (“NIC”) examinations. The Board first requires the submission of a Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Examination & License Application (“Application”) . This is required to determine your eligibility for testing. Any questions regarding your application or eligibility should be directed to PCS.  \n(U.S. Postal Service) Professional Credential Services Virginia Cosmetology Coordinator P.O. Box 198768  \nNashville, Tennessee 37219 Toll-free: (888)822-3272  \nE-mail: [vacos@pcshq.com](vacos@pcshq.com)  \n(Courier Delivery)  \nProfessional Credential Services Virginia Cosmetology Coordinator 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 800 Nashville, Tennessee 37219  \nFax: (615)846-0153  \n[Web site:](Web site: www.pcshq.com)[ ](Web site: www.pcshq.com)[www.pcshq.com](Web site: www.pcshq.com)  \nVirginia Department of Professional and  \nOccupational Regulation 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23233 Phone: (804) 367-8509  \nFax: (804) 527-4295  \n[Web site:](Web site: www.dpor.virginia.gov)[ ](Web site: www.dpor.virginia.gov)[www.dpor.virginia.gov](Web site: www.dpor.virginia.gov)  \nE-mail: [barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov](barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov)  \nEligibility Requirements: A candidate who wishes to obtain a permanent cosmetic tattooing license must pass a theory examination. To qualify to take this examination, a candidate must qualify by one of the following methods:  \n1. Completion of a permanent cosmetic tattooing training program in a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic training school.  \nRequired Documentation: A completed TattooerTraining and Experience Verification Form.  \n2. Completion of a 90-hour permanent cosmetic tattooing training program which is substantially equivalent to the Virginia program but is obtained outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia, but within the United States and its territories.  \nRequired Documentation: Verification of completion of training.  \n**See Exam Application for additional eligibility option(s) .  \nRequired Documentation: Must submit with the examination application:  \n1. TattooerTraining and Experience Verification Form: School must complete the form. All information must be provided with dates and signatures. This form is available online [at](at www.pcshq.com)[ ](at www.pcshq.com)[www.pcshq.com](at www.pcshq.com).  \n2.  Examination Site Agreement: Please sign the Agreement section. This [form is available online at](form is available online at www.pcshq.com)[ ](form is available online at www.pcshq.com)[www.pcshq.com](form is available online at www.pcshq.com).  \n3.  PCS Waiver: Please sign the Informed Consent and Waiver Agreement section. This [form is available online at](form is available online at www.pcshq.com)[ ](form is available online at www.pcshq.com)[www.pcshq.com](form is available online at www.pcshq.com).  \nReciprocity: If you hold a license in a state other than Virginia, then contact t he board at (804) 367-8509.  \nReinstatement:  \n1. If your license has been expired for less than two years, then contact the board at (804) 367-8509.  \n2. If your license has been expired for more than two years, then contact PCS at (888) 822-3","cbCailTA1OxnRu5A","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailTA1OxnRu5A","pdf",83769,"English","# Eligibility Requirements\n## Examination and licensure theory exam requirement\n## Methods to qualify and required documentation\n# How to Apply\n## Fees and payment methods\n## Name discrepancies and legal documentation\n## Special accommodations under the ADA\n# Approval Process and Authorization to Test\n## Notification and timing for ATT\n## Incomplete application handling\n# Scheduling for and Taking the Theory Examination","[{\"question\":\"Who administers the licensing examination for permanent cosmetic tattooing in Virginia?\",\"answer\":\"The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology is responsible for licensing and regulation. 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