Applied Psychology-By Examination

First Time License - Application by Examination

This application is for individuals who have completed the educational requirements in 18VAC125-20-55 AND need approval to take the EPPP 1-Knowledge examination.

Requirements for Application:

Education: Successfully graduate with a doctorate degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university with an appropriate course of study. An appropriate course of study means:

a. 3 or more semester hours or 5 or more quarter hours of graduate course work that includes specialized advanced courses in each of the following:

b. Applied psychology competency which is a minimum of at least 18 semester hours of 30 quarter hours in the appropriate fields of an identified area of psychology, such as:

Follow these steps to apply for Licensure by Examination

• Laws regarding the Practice of Psychology in the state of Virginia
• Regulations regarding the practice of psychology in the state of Virginia.
• Applied Psychologist Licensure Process Handbook. This handbook provides detailed information about the required documents and process to obtain a license. 

• Review the Application Instructions for Applied Psychologist by Examination for the documents needed to submit with your online application.
• Gather and request the necessary documents.

Do not start the online application until you have requested or obtained the applicable documents from Step 2. Submitting incomplete applications will delay the review and approval process. 

Begin the Online Application:

• Register for an Account or Login if you have an existing account.
• Select ‘Initial Application’ from the menu.
• Select ‘Psychology’ as the Profession.
• Select ‘Applied Psychologist’ as the License Type.
• Select ‘Examination’ as the Obtained by Method.
• Click ‘Start Application’.

Complete the Required Fields

Within the online application portal, upload the applicable documentation.  PDF file format is preferred.  

The following are possible documents you may be required to upload within the application portal: 

• National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB) Self-Query Report
• Area of Graduate Study for Applied Psychologist Verification of Required Coursework form
• Proof of Out-of-State License from the issuing jurisdiction
• Proof of Name Change
• Supporting Documentation for any criminal convictions, past actions, or possible impairments.

Within the online application portal, pay the application fee. 

• The fee for Licensed Applied Psychologists is $200.00.
• All fees are nonrefundable.

• You will receive automated emails from psy@dhp.virginia.gov with your application status.
• You can also visit the Online Checklist to view the status of your application.
• If your name or address changes prior to receiving your license, notify the Board as soon as possible in writing by submitting the Name and Address Change Form.
• Contact the Board with any questions: psy@dhp.virginia.gov or TEL: (804) 367–4697.