School Psychology-Limited-By Application

Application

This application is for those individuals who have completed all the requirements in 18VAC125-20-43.

Rquirements for Application:

• Education: Complete a master’s degree in psychology.
• Board of Education License: Hold a current license issued by the Virginia Board of Education with an endorsement in Psychology.
• Employment: Are currently employed by a school system under the Virginia Department of Education.

Follow these steps to apply for Licensure by Application

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

• Review the Application Instructions for School Psychologist-Limited 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 ‘School Psychologist-Limited’ as the License Type.
• Select ‘Application’ 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:

• Copy of your current Virginia Board of Education License
• Employment Verification Form 
• National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB) Self-Query Report
• Proof of License Verification
• Proof of Name Change Documentation
• Supporting documentation for any criminal convictions, past actions, or possible impairments.

Within the online application portal, pay the application fee. 

• The fee for School Psychologist-Limited license is $85.00.
• 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 licensure approval, 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.