Consumer Resources

The reason for professional regulation is to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. DPOR is a valuable resource for consumers when hiring or working with a regulated professional.

The General Assembly determines which professions and occupations require licensure or certification. Regulatory boards establish the minimum competency standards necessary to practice without harming the public. DPOR enforces standards of professional conduct by investigating reports against licensees, and by ensuring regulated professions are in compliance with state law and regulations.

• License Lookup
  Verify license status and check disciplinary history
• Consumer Guides
  Educate yourself about working with regulated professions
• News Releases
  News you need to know, including recent license revocations
• Virginia Fair Housing Office
  Learn about preventing and reporting housing discrimination
• Common Interest Community Ombudsman
  Information about homeowners' associations
• Disclosure Forms
  Download consumer disclosure forms required by law/regulation
• Closed Files
  Obtain copies of closed disciplinary files, lists of licensees, etc.
• Report a Licensee
  DPOR Regulatory Programs & Compliance Section
• Recovery Funds
  Eligibility info and administrative process for recovery fund claims
• Regulant Population (PDF)
  Most recent number of regulated individuals/businesses by license type