Verification Information: To request a verification of licensure submit your request in writing; include your full name, license number or social security number, your current mailing address and the address of where you want the verification sent. Attach the required processing fee of $50.00 check or money order made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.

Allow five to seven business days for processing. The board verifies profession, license number, issue date, expiration date, how the licensee obtained Virginia licensure, and if there have been any disciplinary actions. Should a licensee need their national scores verified they should contact the International Conference of Funeral Service Boards (NBE) www.theconferenceonline.org

Verifications received without the required fee will not be processed.

Mail your request and fee to:

Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463

You may request a fax confirmation of your licensure information at no additional charge by calling our automated verification line at 804-270-6836. Just enter your license number or social security number and you will be prompted to enter a fax number for delivery of the fax. You may also verify licensure information online by using License Lookup

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