Licensing and Regulation - Richmond, Barbers and Cosmetology Board, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233

Hours

8:15am to 5pm from Monday through Friday

(804) 367-8590

Voice

(866) 245-9693

Fax

Website

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov

Application process

Refer to Board Regulations: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency15/

Service area

The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology licenses individuals and businesses that perform barbering, cosmetology, nail care, waxing, tattooing, body piercing, and esthetics. The Board also regulates individuals who teach and schools that provide training in those areas.

What's Here

Regulations/Standards Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Providing organization

Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

DPOR issues state credentialsâ€”licenses, certificates or registrationsâ€”to those qualified to practice in regulated professions. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state law and regulations.