Virginia § 54.1-201.1 - Issuance of temporary licenses and certifications
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-201.1 — Issuance of temporary licenses and certifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-201.1. Issuance of temporary licenses and certifications
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the regulatory boards within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation may issue a temporary license or certification to any applicant who holds a comparable license or certification issued by another state, provided (i) the license or certificate is valid, (ii) the applicant is in good standing with the regulatory entity that issued the license or certification, and (iii) the applicant simultaneously submits a completed application for a Virginia license or certification.
B. Any person who receives a temporary license or certification pursuant to this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the issuing regulatory board.
C. Any license or certification issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for a period not to exceed 45 days from the date of issuance and may not be renewed.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54.1-201.1 ("Issuance of temporary licenses and certifications") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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