Apply for an Initial License or Renew an Existing License
Virginia Licensure Online (VALO):
For First-Time Initial Applicants Effective November 30, 2023
Virginia Licensure Online (VALO), the commonwealth’s new, enhanced teacher licensing system, has been opened for new or initial applicants for teacher licensure. If you are applying for licensure in Virginia for the first time, use VALO to complete your application.
First-time new or initial applicants now register their account and pay for their licensure application through VALO. Please do not register or pay through eGOV.
Refer to the VALO User Guide for guidance on navigating VALO.
PLEASE NOTE: Communications are only shared via the VALO system; applicants will not receive email notifications or US mail correspondence. As such, applicants using VALO are advised to log in to VALO on a regular basis to review updates. The Office of Licensure relies on applicants to monitor the VALO system for important information, including requests for additional information, documentation, etc., and to communicate updates with their employer.
If you already have an existing account or have started an application prior to November 30, 2023, in the eGOV Online Licensing Portal, please DO NOT create a separate VALO account. Continue to use the eGOV Online Licensing Portal to complete your existing application process (refer to section below).