What This API Does

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Virginia Nurse License Verification

Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Returns license number, status (active/inactive/expired), issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions on file.

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Virginia Contractor License Verification

Verify general contractor, specialty, and trade licenses managed by the Virginia Board for Contractors. Returns license classification, bonding status, insurance info, and current standing.

More Virginia License Types

🏠 Real Estate Agent → 🛡️ Insurance Agent → 🔨 General Contractor → ⚡ Electrician → 🔧 Plumber → ❄️ HVAC Technician →

Who Uses This API in Virginia

Healthcare Staffing Agencies

Automate nurse credential verification for Virginia placements. Reduce manual lookups from hours to seconds across fast-growing markets with high licensing volume.

Property Management Platforms

Verify contractor licenses before approving maintenance and renovation work on Virginia properties. Protect against unlicensed operators.

HR & Compliance Teams

Build automated compliance workflows for rapidly growing healthcare networks and booming construction markets. Monitor license expirations and get ahead of renewal deadlines.

Virginia Licensing Authorities

Nursing Licenses

Virginia Board of Nursing

Governs RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN licensure in Virginia. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.

Contractor Licenses

Virginia Board for Contractors

Oversees general contractor and specialty trade licensing in Virginia. Maintains public records of license status, bonds, and complaints.

API Endpoints

POST /nurse/verify

Verify a nursing license in Virginia

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/nurse/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "state": "VA",
    "license_type": "RN"
  }'

POST /contractor/verify

Verify a contractor license in Virginia

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/contractor/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "John Smith",
    "state": "VA",
    "license_type": "General"
  }'

POST /batch

Verify multiple licenses at once — ideal for Virginia staffing agencies processing bulk hires

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/batch \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "requests": [
      { "type": "nurse", "name": "Jane Doe", "state": "VA", "license_type": "RN" },
      { "type": "contractor", "name": "John Smith", "state": "VA", "license_type": "General" }
    ]
  }'

Example Response

{
  "status": "found",
  "state": "VA",
  "license": {
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "license_number": "VA-RN-2024-XXXXX",
    "license_type": "Registered Nurse",
    "status": "Active",
    "issue_date": "2020-06-15",
    "expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
    "board": "Virginia Board of Nursing",
    "disciplinary_actions": []
  }
}

Pricing

Free

$0

50 requests/day

Pro

$9.99

1,000 requests/mo

Ultra

$29.99

5,000 requests/mo

Mega

$99.99

25,000 requests/mo

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FAQ — Virginia License Verification

Which Virginia license types can I verify?

Nursing: RN, LPN/LVN, APRN. Contractors: General, Specialty (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and trade-specific classifications regulated by the Virginia Board for Contractors.

How current is the Virginia license data?

Data is sourced from Virginia's official licensing board databases. Results reflect the latest publicly available records from the Virginia Board of Nursing and Virginia Board for Contractors.

Can I verify licenses across multiple states?

Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify Virginia licenses alongside any other state in a single request.

Is there a free tier?

Yes — 50 free requests per day. No credit card required. Sign up on RapidAPI to get your key instantly.

License Verification API for Virginia
Nurse & Contractor Licenses