Virginia Military Spouse Expedited Licensing
Military & ServiceCareer Hiring
Program at a Glance
- Location: Virginia (licenses issued by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
- Status: Open; the state lists no deadline
- Maximum benefit: Expedited license processing and a temporary license valid for 12 months
- Who it’s for: Military spouses assigned to Virginia, a neighboring state or Washington, D.C., who hold a license in another state
- How to apply: Submit the Military Spouse Expedited License Application (form A406-01MSLIC)
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
A spouse licensed in another state who needs more time to meet Virginia-specific requirements can receive a temporary license valid for 12 months. The state page doesn’t list a fee. Separately, honorably discharged veterans can ask to have substantially equivalent military training, education or experience counted toward certain Virginia license requirements. That credit is for veterans, not spouses. Details and the application are on the Department’s military and veterans page.
Official source: Virginia DPOR: Military and Veterans Services
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.