Apply for Licensure

This page will help you choose the right program type, review training, gather required forms and complete the steps needed to apply for licensure.

Training Videos

The Introduction to Licensing and Introduction to Adult Day Centers (ADC) training videos are designed for those considering applying to operate a new Adult Day Center (ADC). They will help you:

  • Learn about the Division of Licensing Programs
  • Learn about requirements to operate an adult day center
  • Decide if submitting an application is the right choice for you

We recommend taking the Introduction to Licensing training first, followed by the Introduction to Adult Day Centers (ADC).

Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) - Online Application Portal

Sở Chương trình cấp phép (DOLP) thuộc Sở Dịch vụ Xã hội Virginia (VDSS) có một hệ thống ứng dụng trực tuyến an toàn và thân thiện với người dùng có tên là Ứng dụng cấp phép doanh nghiệp Virginia.

Before starting the application process, please read through all instructions.

There are four easy steps for applying on-line through VELA:

  • Lưu tất cả các tài liệu cần thiết để tải lên VELA. Bạn có thể muốn xem lại danh sách các mẫu đơn đăng ký bắt buộc được liệt kê trong mục "Mẫu đơn đăng ký".
  • Review the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) Quick Reference Guides and the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) Instructional Videos.
  • When you are ready, access the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application. We recommend that you bookmark the VELA link since you can return to VELA to make changes until the application is submitted. After submission, data cannot be revised.
  • Đăng ký tài khoản để vào cổng thông tin nhà cung cấp VELA, nơi bạn có thể hoàn tất đơn đăng ký. Các nguồn tài nguyên tự trợ giúp có sẵn trên VELA trong tab Hướng dẫn tham khảo nhanh.

CONTACT: If you have technical problems accessing VELA or completing the application, please e-mail vela@dss.virginia.gov.

Virginia Relay

Virginia Relay enables people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have difficulty speaking to communicate by TTY (text telephone) or another assistive telephone device with anyone who uses a standard phone.

TTY: 800-828-1120
Voice: 800-828-1140
Captioned Telephone Service: 877-243-2823
Speech-to-Speech: 866-221-6784
Visually Assisted Speech-to-Speech: 800-855-8220
Spanish: 800-855-8200

Initial Application
Renewal Application

Training Videos

The Introduction to Licensing and Introduction to Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) training videos are designed for those considering applying to operate a new Assisted Living Facility (ALF). They will help you:

  • Learn about the Division of Licensing Programs
  • Learn about requirements to operate an assisted living facility
  • Decide if submitting an application is the right choice for you

We recommend taking the Introduction to Licensing training first, followed by the Introduction to Assisted Living Facilities (ALF).

Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) - Online Application Portal

Sở Chương trình cấp phép (DOLP) thuộc Sở Dịch vụ Xã hội Virginia (VDSS) có một hệ thống ứng dụng trực tuyến an toàn và thân thiện với người dùng có tên là Ứng dụng cấp phép doanh nghiệp Virginia.

Before starting the application process, please read through all instructions.

There are four easy steps for applying on-line through VELA:

  • Lưu tất cả các tài liệu cần thiết để tải lên VELA. Bạn có thể muốn xem lại danh sách các mẫu đơn đăng ký bắt buộc được liệt kê trong mục "Mẫu đơn đăng ký".
  • Review the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) Quick Reference Guides and the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) Instructional Videos.
  • When you are ready, access the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application. We recommend that you bookmark the VELA link since you can return to VELA to make changes until the application is submitted. After submission, data cannot be revised.
  • Đăng ký tài khoản để vào cổng thông tin nhà cung cấp VELA, nơi bạn có thể hoàn tất đơn đăng ký. Các nguồn tài nguyên tự trợ giúp có sẵn trên VELA trong tab Hướng dẫn tham khảo nhanh.

CONTACT: If you have technical problems accessing VELA or completing the application, please e-mail vela@dss.virginia.gov.

Virginia Relay

Virginia Relay enables people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have difficulty speaking to communicate by TTY (text telephone) or another assistive telephone device with anyone who uses a standard phone.

TTY: 800-828-1120
Voice: 800-828-1140
Captioned Telephone Service: 877-243-2823
Speech-to-Speech: 866-221-6784
Visually Assisted Speech-to-Speech: 800-855-8220
Spanish: 800-855-8200

Initial Application
Renewal Application

Training Videos

The Introduction to Licensing and Introduction to Children's Residential Facilities (CRF) training videos are designed for those considering applying to operate a new Children's Residential Facility (CRF). These videos will help you:

  • Learn about the Division of Licensing Programs
  • Learn about requirements to operate a children's residential facility
  • Decide if submitting an application is the right choice for you

We recommend taking the Introduction to Licensing training first, followed by the Introduction to Children's Residential Facilities (CRF).

Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) - Online Application Portal

Sở Chương trình cấp phép (DOLP) thuộc Sở Dịch vụ Xã hội Virginia (VDSS) có một hệ thống ứng dụng trực tuyến an toàn và thân thiện với người dùng có tên là Ứng dụng cấp phép doanh nghiệp Virginia.

Before starting the application process, please read through all instructions.

There are four easy steps for applying on-line through VELA:

  • Lưu tất cả các tài liệu cần thiết để tải lên VELA. Bạn có thể muốn xem lại danh sách các mẫu đơn đăng ký bắt buộc được liệt kê trong mục "Mẫu đơn đăng ký".
  • Review the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) Quick Reference Guides and the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application (VELA) Instructional Videos.
  • When you are ready, access the Virginia Enterprise Licensing Application. We recommend that you bookmark the VELA link since you can return to VELA to make changes until the application is submitted. After submission, data cannot be revised.
  • Đăng ký tài khoản để vào cổng thông tin nhà cung cấp VELA, nơi bạn có thể hoàn tất đơn đăng ký. Các nguồn tài nguyên tự trợ giúp có sẵn trên VELA trong tab Hướng dẫn tham khảo nhanh.

CONTACT: If you have technical problems accessing VELA or completing the application, please e-mail vela@dss.virginia.gov.

Virginia Relay

Virginia Relay enables people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have difficulty speaking to communicate by TTY (text telephone) or another assistive telephone device with anyone who uses a standard phone.

TTY: 800-828-1120
Voice: 800-828-1140
Captioned Telephone Service: 877-243-2823
Speech-to-Speech: 866-221-6784
Visually Assisted Speech-to-Speech: 800-855-8220
Spanish: 800-855-8200

Initial Application
Renewal Application

Training Videos

The Introduction to Licensing and Introduction to Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA) training videos are designed for those considering applying to operate a new Licensed Child Placing Agency (LCPA). These videos will help you:

  • Learn about the Division of Licensing Programs
  • Learn about requirements to operate a licensed child placing agency
  • Decide if submitting an application is the right choice for you

We recommend taking the Introduction to Licensing training first, followed by the Introduction to Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA).

Initial Application
Renewal Application

 

The Division of Licensing Programs (DOLP) ensures that licensed adult care facilities comply with background check requirements as defined in the regulation "Regulation for Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Centers" và Bộ luật Virginia.

Adult day centers (ADC) and assisted living facilities (ALF) are programs required to undergo comprehensive background checks at initial application for licensure or approval and thereafter, as required.

The Division of Licensing Programs (DOLP) ensures that licensed child welfare programs comply with background check requirements as defined in the regulation "Background Checks for Child Welfare for Child Welfare Agencies" and the Code of Virginia.

Children's residential facilities (CRF) and licensed child placing agencies (LCPA) are programs required to undergo comprehensive background checks at initial application for licensure or approval and thereafter, as required.

For questions about registration, Fieldprint, or criminal fingerprint background results, please email the criminal team: backgrounds@dss.virginia.gov

For questions about the Central Registry, please email the team: crs_operations@dss.virginia.gov 

For more information, visit the Office of Background Investigations page.