Clinical Psychology-By Endorsement

Application for Endorsement

This application is for those individuals who hold an equivalent current independent clinical psychologist license in any jurisdiction in the United States or Canada. 

Requirements for Application:

•  Unrestricted Equivalent License: Hold an active, unrestricted Clinical Psychology license at the level that is equivalent to a Clinical Psychology license in Virginia.

Follow these steps to apply for Licensure by Endorsement

• Laws regarding the Practice of Psychology in the state of Virginia

• Regulations regarding the practice of psychology in the state of Virginia.

• Clinical Psychologist Licensure Process Handbook. This handbook provides detailed information about the required documents and process to obtain a license. 

• Review the Application Instructions for Clinical Psychologist Licensure by Endorsement 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 ‘Clinical Psychologist’ as the License Type.
• Select ‘Endorsement’ 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:

• Proof of License Verification
• National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB) Self-Query Report
• Proof of Equivalent License or Certification 
• 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 Clinical Psychologist by Endorsement 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 approval to begin your residency, 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.