Steps to Get Your Lead Abatement License in Virginia

Below we will review the steps on how to get certified to properly remove lead in the state of Virginia.

Virginia Lead Abatement Certification

Company Registration

In addition to having the proper training certifications for all employees (see below for more information), any company offering to perform lead hazard abatement in Virginia must also be registered as a Lead Abatement Contractor. A $110.00 fee is required - view application and requirements.

Steps to Become a Lead Supervisor:

The Virginia Lead Abatement Supervisor oversees the removal of lead from buildings.

Supervisors must be at least 18 years of age and meet the following prerequisite:
1. One year experience as a licensed lead abatement worker or two years experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos or environmental remediation) or in the building trades.
Attend Lead Abatement Supervisor Initial training. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher course.

Apply to the DPOR (VA Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) for your Lead Abatement Supervisor certification via mail to the below address. There is an $80 non-refundable application fee paid by check, money order, or credit card.

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
Register for The Exam: Approved applicants must contact DPOR to register for an exam. There is a non-refundable $150 fee required to sit for the exam. The exam is offered daily and deadline to sign up is two weeks prior to the exam date. The exam is offered in the below cities:
- Charlottesville
- Falls Church
- McLean
- Richmond
- Roanoke
- Virginia Beach
Note: Each applicant shall pass a board-approved licensing examination for supervisors within 36 months after completion of the board-approved lead abatement supervisor initial training course or the board-approved lead supervisor refresher course. Applicants who fail the examination three times must provide to the board evidence, after the date of their third examination failure, of having retaken and satisfactorily completed the initial training requirements and make new application to the board. The applicant is then eligible to sit for the examination an additional three times.
Remember, if you work for yourself or have your own company, you must also register the company with Virginia - see instructions above.

Steps to Become a Lead Abatement Worker:

The Virginia Lead Abatement Worker performs the removal of lead from buildings.

You must be at least 18 years of age become a certified lead abatement worker.

Attend Lead Worker Initial training. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Worker Refresher course.

Apply to the DPOR (VA Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) for your Lead Abatement Worker certification via mail to the below address. There is an $80 non-refundable application fee paid by check, money order, or credit card.
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485

Please note the following related webpages for lead paint licenses in Virginia.

If you wish to renovate, repair, or paint in a pre-1978 home or child occupied facility please visit our EPA Lead Renovator (RRP) page.
For performing inspections for lead paint, please visit our Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor in Virginia page.

Have additional questions on receiving a Virginia lead paint license? Give us a call at 646-564-3546 and we'll be happy to assist you

Disclaimer

Please note that these details are provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your local state or regulatory body to confirm your requirements for your specific situation. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. It is simply a database of publicly available information that is meant to assist with research on certain topics but is no way guaranteed as complete or free of error.