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Spray disinfectant is no longer allowed in the testing rooms and will be confiscated. Candidates may remove wipes from a larger container and place in a closable plastic bag, copy and apply to the outside of the bag the appropriate manufacturers label and utilize in the examination with no issues. This change is in effect now.  \nCOSMETOLOGY EXAMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN  \nExaminations by PSI Services LLC ............................. 1  \nState Licensure Requirements............................. 1  \nTemporary Permits .......................................... 1  \nCriminal Convictions ........................................ 1  \nExpired License ............................................. 2  \nEndorsement License Requirements...................... 2  \nExamination Eligibility Requirements......................... 2  \nExamination Payment and Scheduling Procedures.......... 3  \nExamination Fees ............................................ 3  \nOn-line, via the Internet ................................... 3  \nTelephone .................................................... 3  \nRescheduling/Canceling an Examination ................ 3  \nRetaking a Failed Examination ............................ 3  \nMissed Appointment or Late Cancellation ............... 4  \nExamination Arrangements ................................ 4  \nExamination Site Closing for an Emergency ............ 4  \nTheory Examination Site Locations............................ 4  \nPractical Examination Site Locations ......................... 6  \nReporting to the Examination Site ............................ 6  \nRequired Identification at the Examination Site ........ 6  \nSecurity Procedures ....................................... 7  \nTaking the Theory Examination by Computer ............... 7  \nIdentification Screen....................................... 7  \nTutorial ................................................... 7  \nTest Question Screen ...................................... 8  \nExamination Review ....................................... 8  \nScore Reporting .................................................. 8  \nDuplicate Score Report.......................................... 8  \nTips for Preparing for Your License Examination............ 8  \nDescription of Examinations.................................... 9  \nNIC Content Outlines ............................................ 9  \nPlease refer to our website to check for the most updated [information at www.psiexams.com](information at www.psiexams.com)  \nCopyright © 2022 by PSI Services LLC  \nUpdated 10/26/2022  \nEXAMINATIONS BY PSI SERVICES LLC  \nThis Candidate Information Bulletin provides information about the examination and application process for becoming licensed as cosmetologists in the State of Virginia. The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (Department) has contracted with PSI LLC (PSI) to conduct its examinations.  \nSTATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS  \nIn order to receive a Cosmetology license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you must pass both a NIC Theory and Practical examination within one year of the date of your first examination. You must also meet ONE of the following requirements:  \n1. Completion of an approved cosmetology training program in a Virginia licensed cosmetology school or a Virginia public school cosmetology program approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Required Documentation: Completed Training and Experience Verification Form, which you can download from PSI’s website, complete as directed and upload to your PSI account.  \n2. 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