18VAC160-30-20: Application procedures

A. All applicants seeking licensure will submit an application with the appropriate fee specified in 18VAC160-30-40. Application will be made on forms provided by the board or its agent.

1. By submitting the application to the department, the applicant certifies that the applicant has read and understands the applicable statutes and the board's regulations.

2. The receipt of an application and the deposit of fees by the board does not indicate approval of the application by the board.

B. The board may make further inquiries and investigations with respect to the applicant's qualifications to confirm or amplify information supplied. All applications must be completed in accordance with the instructions contained in this chapter and on the application. Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are received by the board. No applicant will be permitted to sit for the applicable board-approved examination until the application is complete and approved.

C. The applicant will be notified within 30 days of the board's receipt of an initial application if the application is incomplete. An individual who fails to complete the application process within 12 months of receipt of the application in the board's office must submit a new application. An applicant has 24 months from approval of the application to pass the board-approved examination. Failure to pass the board-approved examination within 24 months of approval will result in the applicant being required to submit a new application to be considered for licensure.

D. The applicant must immediately report all changes in information supplied with the application, if applicable, prior to issuance of the license or expiration of the application or examination period.