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The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology oversees licensing and regulation, while Professional Credential Services (PCS) administers administrative examination services. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements, including passing both theory and practical exams, and submit required documentation with the Esthetician Examination & License Application. 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The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (the “Board”) is responsible for licensing and regulating the profession of esthetics 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 an Esthetician 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 Coordinator  \nP.O. Box 198768 Nashville, Tennessee 37219 Toll-free: (888) 822-3272  \n[E-mail:](E-mail: vacos@pcshq.com)[ ](E-mail: vacos@pcshq.com)[vacos@pcshq.com](E-mail: vacos@pcshq.com)  \n(Courier Delivery) Professional Credential Services Virginia Coordinator  \n150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 800 Nashville, Tennessee  \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 an esthetician license must pass both a theory and a practical examination. To qualify to take these examinations, a candidate must qualify by one of the following methods:  \n1. Completion of an approved esthetics training program in a Virginia licensed esthetics school.  \nRequired Documentation:  A completed Training and Experience Verification Form.  \n2. Successful completion of 600 hours of esthetics training 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: A diploma or official school transcript indicating the 600 hours of instruction received and an original letter of certification of licensure for the school from the state Licensing Board where the applicable training was received.  \n**See Exam Application for additional eligibility option(s) .  \nRequired Documentation: Must submit with the examination application:  \n1. Training and Experience Verification Form: School must complete this form. All information must be provided with dates and signatures. 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) .  \n2.  Examination Site Agreement: Candidate must complete this form. This form is available online at [www.pcshq.com](www.pcshq.com).  \n3. PCS Waiver: Candidate must complete this form. Please select practical location and month you wish to test. Make sure to sign the PCS Informed  \nConsent 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). Reciprocity: If you hold a license in a state other than Virginia, then contact the board at (804) 367-8509.  \nReinstatement:  \n1. 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