JD Supra

Virginia DPOR Offices Closing But Taking Administrative Actions to Minimize COVID-Related Impacts.

As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses, it is also impacting licensing, certification, and other credential requirements for contractors. Effective March 18, 2020, DPOR has announced that its ...
WAVY-TV

DPOR warns of storm chaser scams following VB tornado

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation is warning residents of storm chaser scams following the EF-3 tornado in Virginia Beach. According to a tweet ...
Augusta Free Press

Hablamos Español: Virginia offers contractor and tradesmen applications in Spanish

The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) has taken steps to break down barriers for Spanish-speaking applicants. According to a press release, the DPOR worked to ...
JD Supra

Attention Virginia Community Associations: DPOR CIC Board to Adopt New Notices for Condo Resale Certificates and POA Disclosure Packages

During its 2018 session, the Virginia General Assembly passed new legislation amending the disclosure requirements under both the Virginia Condominium Act and the Virginia Property Owners’ Association ...
WRIC

SCAM ALERT: Virginia licensed realtors targeted by potential fraudulent real estate sellers, buyers

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) has noticed a scam that may target licensed Virginia realtors. According to the DPOR, there have ...
Augusta Free Press

Bill ‘ensures a level playing field’ with universal license for 85 occupations in Virginia

A universal license recognition was adopted in late February for 85 different occupations in the Commonwealth. Sen. Ryan McDougle of Virginia and Del. Will Morefield of Virginia sponsored SB 1213 and ...