School Psychology-By Endorsement
Application by Endorsement
This application is for those individuals who hold an equivalent current independent school psychologist license in any jurisdiction in the United States or Canada.
Requirements for Application:
- Unrestricted Equivalent License: Hold an active, unrestricted School Psychology license at the level that is equivalent to a School Psychology license in Virginia.
Follow these steps to apply for Licensure by Endorsement
Step 1. Read:
Step 2. Gather & Request Supporting Documentation:
- Review the Application Instructions for School Psychology by Endorsement for the documents needed to submit with your online application.
- Gather and request the necessary documents.
Step 3. Apply:
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’ as the License Type.
- Select ‘Endorsement’ as the Obtained by Method.
- Click ‘Start Application’.
Complete the Required Fields
Step 4. Upload Documentation:
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 Documentation
- Supporting documentation for any criminal convictions, past actions, or possible impairments.
Step 5. Pay the Fee Online:
Within the online application portal, pay the application fee.
- The fee for licensure by endorsement is $200.00.
- All fees are nonrefundable.
Step 6. Wait for Board Approval: (up to 30 days from complete application)
- 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.
