⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact DC Board of Dentistry (Board of Dentistry) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Dentist License: Virginia → District of Columbia

Everything you need to know about transferring your dentist license from Virginia to District of Columbia

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Virginia (VA)	District of Columbia (DC)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $400; inbde fee: $760; regional exam fee: $450; license fee: $225; dea fee: $888; sedation permit fee: $150; renewal fee: $167; total initial fees: $1,965; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Dentistry/	application fee: $250; inbde fee: $760; regional exam fee: $450; license fee: $300; dea fee: $888; sedation permit fee: $150; renewal fee: $155; total initial fees: $1,890; confidence: high; sources: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/board-dentistry-dentistry-licensing
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (per 18VAC60-21 regulations); CE hours: 15; Fee: $167	Period: 2 years (licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year per 17 DCMR §4201.1); CE hours: 30; Fee: $155

Data verified as of 2026-03-06. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

District of Columbia accepts out-of-state dentist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Virginia — Period: Annual (per 18VAC60-21 regulations); CE hours: 15; Fee: $167; District of Columbia — Period: 2 years (licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year per 17 DCMR §4201.1); CE hours: 30; Fee: $155.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit DC Board of Dentistry (Board of Dentistry) →
2
Request credential verification from Virginia Board of Dentistry — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Virginia board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to DC Board of Dentistry (Board of Dentistry).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

District of Columbia Licensing Board

Board: DC Board of Dentistry (Board of Dentistry)
Website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/board-dentistry-dentistry-licensing
Phone: (877) 672-2174 (also listed as (202) 442-5955)

Contact DC Board of Dentistry (Board of Dentistry) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Virginia (VA)	District of Columbia (DC)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $400; inbde fee: $760; regional exam fee: $450; license fee: $225; dea fee: $888; sedation permit fee: $150; renewal fee: $167; total initial fees: $1,965; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Dentistry/	application fee: $250; inbde fee: $760; regional exam fee: $450; license fee: $300; dea fee: $888; sedation permit fee: $150; renewal fee: $155; total initial fees: $1,890; confidence: high; sources: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/board-dentistry-dentistry-licensing
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (per 18VAC60-21 regulations); CE hours: 15; Fee: $167	Period: 2 years (licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year per 17 DCMR §4201.1); CE hours: 30; Fee: $155

Data verified as of 2026-03-06. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

District of Columbia accepts out-of-state dentist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Virginia — Period: Annual (per 18VAC60-21 regulations); CE hours: 15; Fee: $167; District of Columbia — Period: 2 years (licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year per 17 DCMR §4201.1); CE hours: 30; Fee: $155.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit DC Board of Dentistry (Board of Dentistry) →

Request credential verification from Virginia Board of Dentistry — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Virginia board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to DC Board of Dentistry (Board of Dentistry).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Dentist License: Virginia → District of Columbia

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

District of Columbia Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Dentist License: Virginia → District of Columbia

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

District of Columbia Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages