Application Wizard - Behavior Analyst

Please choose one of the following:

I want to apply for a Behavior Analyst license

I want to reactivate a Current Inactive Status Behavior Analyst license

I want to reinstate a lapsed or expired Behavior Analyst license.

Please choose one of the following:

I have never practiced this profession and/or held a license in another state or jurisdiction

I have previously practiced this profession and held a license in another state or jurisdiction

First Time License

What you'll need in order to apply:

Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of a Behavior Analysis in the state of Virginia
Carefully read through the Application Instructions for detailed information.
Verification of Credentials - Contact the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at https://www.bacb.com/verify-certification/.

Applications for licensure as a Behavior Analyst are exclusively accepted online. Click the "Apply Now" button below to begin the online application process.

License in Another State or Jurisdiction

What you'll need in order to apply:

Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of Behavior Analysis in the state of Virginia
Carefully read through the Application Instructions for detailed information.
Verification of Credentials - Contact the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at https://www.bacb.com/verify-certification/.
NPDB Self Query - Complete the online "Place a Self-Query" form.
Verification of licenses to practice as an Assistant Behavior Analyst from all jurisdictions within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada.

Applications for licensure as a Behavior Analyst are exclusively accepted online. Click the "Apply Now" button below to begin the online application process.

Reinstate a Lapsed License

You have indicated that you are interested in Reinstatement of your Behavior Analyst license.

Reinstatement occurs after the license has been expired for 2 years. Do not complete this application if your license has been expired for less than 2 years or if you are trying to reactivate a license in inactive status.

This Reinstatement application is a Word document that will need to be printed, filled out and sent to:

Virginia Board of Medicine
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

What you'll need to apply:

Review the Laws and Regulations governing the practice of Behavior Analysis
Carefully read through the Reinstatement application instructions
NPDB Self-Query: Complete the online Place a Self-Query Order form and verify your identity.
Verification of licenses to practice as an Assistant Behavior Analyst from all jurisdictions within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada.
Evidence of competency to return to active practice (see application instructions for details).
Copies of documentation supporting any name change since your initial licensure in Virginia
If you answer yes to any question on the application from number 6 through number 18, provide documentation from your attorney (or you can provide a narriative explaining your answer). You will need court documentation for any convictions.
Completed Reinstatement application and check or money order made payable to the "Treasurer of Virginia" for the reinstatement fee amount indicated on the application. Fees are non-refundable.

Return an Inactive License to Active Status

The Inactive to Active application is for licenses that are currently in a Current Inactive status. If you want to return to a Current Active status, contact the Board at 804-367-4600, Option 2 for an application.
If your license has been in an expired status for less than two-years, you are able to renew it using your established login credentials here. If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact our HelpDesk at 804-367-4444.
If your license has been in an expired status for more than two-years, will need to apply using the reinstatement application for your profession.