The Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians licenses:(1) individuals who test and fit hearing aids and (2) individuals who fit and sell prescription glasses and contact lenses.

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.

The Board of Funeral Home Directors & Embalmers at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations that fall under this board only: Funeral Establishments, Funeral Services Providers, Funeral Directors, Funeral Embalmers, Funeral Trainees, Surface Transportation and Removal Services. Automated Licenses Verification: 804-270-6836

Reviews of state individual income tax returns, assessment of all real estate taxes within the county, personal property tax, estimate tax returns and the issuance of the county business licenses, administers transient occupancy tax, food and beverage tax, and short term rental tax.

Offers information on how to become a licensed assisted living, adult home, or adult day care provider. Also takes consumer complaints regarding these agencies. COUNTIES SERVED: Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Craig, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Nelson, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Roanoke, and Rockbridge. CITIES SERVED: Bedford, Buena Vista, Clifton Forge, Covington, Danville, Lexington, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Roanoke, Salem and South Boston. For information further information, please call VDSS Piedmont Licensing Office: (276)206-0492 Training or Complaints: (800)543-7545

Provides an agency that supplies information on how to become a licensed family day home provider, licensed child day center or religious exempt program. COUNTIES SERVED: Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Craig, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Nelson, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Roanoke, and Rockbridge. CITIES SERVED: Bedford, Buena Vista, Clifton Forge, Covington, Danville, Lexington, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Roanoke, Salem and South Boston.

The Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board licenses individuals who administer and interpret tests designed to detect deception or verify truth. The Advisory Board is comprised of three licensed polygraph examiners employed by Virginia law enforcement agencies, three licensed polygraph examiners employed in private industry, and two citizen members.

The Board for Branch Pilots licenses the pilots responsible for safe passage of ships in Virginia's major shipping lanes and waterways. The Circuit Courts of Hampton, Norfolk, and Portsmouth appoint individuals to the nine-member Board.

The Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and School Speech-Language Pathologists. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Real Estate Board licenses salespersons, brokers, and firms representing others in property transactions. The Board also administers the Real Estate Transaction Recovery Act, which provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper and dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate professional. Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.

The Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals (WWWOOSSP Board) licenses individuals who operate water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as onsite soil evaluators, onsite sewage system installers, and onsite sewage system operators. The 11-member board is composed of licensed practitioners, the director of the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Water Programs, the executive director of the State Water Control Board, and one citizen.

Offers information on how to become a licensed assisted living, adult home, or adult day care provider. Also takes consumer complaints regarding these agencies. COUNTIES SERVED: Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Greene, Highland, Madison, Orange, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren. CITIES SERVED: Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester. For further information, please call VDSS Valley Licensing Office: (276)206-0492 Training or Complaints: (800)543-7545

Must submit a completed application for appointment as notary to the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth along with a fee. Notary applications are available online or at your local circuit court.

The Board of Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians, and Veterinary Establishments. For Licensing: (804) 367-4497 All other questions: (804) 367-4468 Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board offers guidance to the DPOR Director for regulation of promoters and events involving professional boxing, martial arts, and professional wrestling. The Advisory Board is composed of representatives of each discipline and two citizen members.

The Real Estate Appraiser Board regulates individuals and firms that estimate the value of real estate, as well as appraisal management companies (AMCs), in accordance with federal guidelines. The Appraisal Subcommittee is the federal agency charged with oversight of state appraisal regulatory programs. The Appraisal Foundation, a non-profit entity designated by Congress as the source of appraisal qualifications and standards, serves as an umbrella organization for the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board.

Provides an agency that supplies information on how to become a licensed family day home provider, licensed child day center or religious exempt program. COUNTIES SERVED:Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King & Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Richmond, Westmoreland CITIES SERVED:Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King & Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Richmond, Westmoreland

Offers information on how to become a licensed family day home provider, licensed child day center or religious exempt day program. COUNTIES: Albemarle, Augusta, Clarke, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Frederick, Greene, Highland, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren. CITIES: Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester. For further information email: [email protected] or website at www.doe.virginia.gov/cc/

Enforces state laws regarding labor-child labor, minimum wage, garnishments, payroll requirements, etc., and handles complaints and grievances related to such laws. Enforces OSHA regulations and administers State approved apprenticeship programs.

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation and technological innovation. In its work facing economic opportunities and challenges associated with rapidly evolving advances in global communications, the agency capitalizes on its competencies in: Promoting competition, innovation and investment in broadband services and facilities Supporting the nation's economy by ensuring an appropriate competitive framework for the unfolding of the communications revolution Encouraging the highest and best use of spectrum domestically and internationally Revising media regulations so that new technologies flourish alongside diversity and localism Providing leadership in strengthening the defense of the nation's communications infrastructure

The Child Care Office licenses day care facilities; monitors their compliance with local child care ordinances, state standards, and regulations ( Arlington Child Care Center Regulation & Family Day Home Regulation); and provides education and training for providers of child care. The Child Care Office maintains directories of child day care centers and family day care providers. You can also order these directories by calling 703-228-1685.

The Board of Dentistry at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations that fall under this board only: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Temporary Permit, Dental Teachers, Dental Hygienists-Temporary, Dental Hygienists-Teacher. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

Environmental Health Specialists work to protect drinking water and groundwater resources by ensuring sanitary handling and disposal of sewage and protection of drinking water supplies. Issue sewage disposal system construction permits and inspect finished sewage disposal systems. Issue construction permits for drinking water wells to make sure they are located and constructed properly. Inspect and permit businesses which pump septic tanks and dispose of sewage. Investigate reports of sewage spills or other kinds of groundwater contamination.

Licenses, inspects and monitors adult day care centers, adult assisted living facilities, child day care centers, preschools, after school programs, summer camps, and family day care providers. Provides information on regulations and application for licensure at regularly scheduled orientation training for individuals interested in providing care to adults.

The Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors regulates individuals engaged in asbestos remediation, lead-based paint remediation and renovation, and home inspection. The 14-member Board is composed of representatives of each regulated activity and two citizens.