Licensing and Regulation - Richmond, Branch Pilots Board, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233
Application process
Refer to Board Regulations: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency15/
Service area
VA
Description
The Board for Branch Pilots licenses the pilots responsible for safe passage of ships in Virginia's major shipping lanes and waterways. The Circuit Courts of Hampton, Norfolk, and Portsmouth appoint individuals to the nine-member Board.
Providing organization
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
DPOR issues state credentials—licenses, certificates or registrations—to those qualified to practice in regulated professions. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state law and regulations.