Virginia Radiologic Technologist License Renewal Guide

ByAllied License Guide Editorial Team
Editorial Note: This page covers renewal of Virginia Radiologic Technologist licenses, governed by the Virginia Board of Medicine under the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP). Data on this page is based on Virginia Board of Medicine and DHP sources reviewed in May 2026, including 18VAC85-101-150 (Biennial Renewal of License) and 18VAC85-101-25 (Fees). This page is editorially reviewed by an ARDMS-credentialed sonographer and UC Berkeley graduate as part of AlliedLicenseGuide.com’s allied health licensing database. View the primary source at Virginia DHP.
Who this guide is for:
  • Virginia-licensed radiologic technologists approaching their renewal date
  • Travel RTs holding a Virginia Radiologic Technologist license who need to renew
  • RTs whose Virginia license has lapsed and who need to understand reinstatement requirements

Virginia Radiologic Technologist License Renewal — At a Glance

Renewal Cycle Every 2 years — biennial renewal in odd-numbered years
Renewal Fee $135 active license renewal; $70 inactive status renewal — per 18VAC85-101-25 reviewed May 2026; verify current fees with DHP before submitting
Late Renewal Fee Additional $50 late administrative fee if renewed late within one renewal cycle
License Expiration Expires at the end of the licensee’s birth month during each odd-numbered year — a combined birthday-based and fixed-year cycle; the license is considered expired beginning on the first day of the month following the birth month if not renewed
CE Hours Required 24 CE hours per biennium — first renewal cycle exempt; CE documentation by attestation only unless selected for audit; retain CE records 4 years
CE Proof CE acceptable to ARRT is accepted; attestation on renewal portal — no submission of certificates unless selected for random audit; maintain personal Continued Competency Activity and Assessment Form
Renewal Method Online via Virginia DHP online licensing portal (preferred); mail available
Payment Methods Credit/debit card online; checks accepted by mail; $50 fee for returned checks or dishonored cards
Lapsed License More than two years after expiration — reinstatement required; $180 reinstatement fee; 24 CE hours in prior 2 years required; full employment and credential records required
Renewal Contact Virginia DHP online portal | Phone: 804-367-4600 | Email: radtech-medbd@dhp.virginia.gov

Virginia Radiologic Technologist licenses renew biennially in odd-numbered years, with expiration tied to the licensee’s birth month. This creates a combined birthday-based and fixed-year cycle — your license expires in your birth month but only in odd-numbered years. See the At-a-Glance table above for current fees, CE requirements, and renewal method.

Virginia’s renewal process has one notable feature that simplifies compliance for working RTs: CE documentation is attestation-only. You attest to completing 24 hours of CE on your renewal application — you do not submit certificates unless Virginia DHP selects you for a random audit. Records must be retained for four years. This makes renewal administratively simpler than states that require CE certificate submission at every renewal.

CE Requirements for Virginia License Renewal

Per 18VAC85-101-150 reviewed May 2026, Virginia requires 24 CE hours per biennium for active Radiologic Technologist license renewal. Key details:

  • First renewal cycle exempt: Practitioners are exempt from CE requirements during their very first renewal cycle after initial licensure
  • CE must be acceptable to ARRT: CE hours must be acceptable to and recognized by the ARRT. Virginia defers to ARRT’s recognition standards rather than maintaining a separate approved provider list
  • Attestation only — no submission: At renewal, you attest to having completed the required CE on the DHP portal. You do not mail or upload CE certificates unless selected for a random audit
  • Retain records 4 years: Maintain your own completed Continued Competency Activity and Assessment Form and supporting CE documentation for at least 4 years in case of audit
  • Volunteer CE option: Up to 2 of the 24 required hours may be satisfied through uncompensated volunteer radiologic services at free clinics or local health departments — calculated as 1 CE hour per 3 hours of volunteer service
  • No mandatory topics: Virginia does not prescribe specific CE topics or require HIV/AIDS, human trafficking, or other state-specific courses
  • RT-Limited CE: Limited license holders require 12 CE hours per biennium rather than 24

How to Renew Your Virginia Radiologic Technologist License

Virginia licenses expire in your birth month during odd-numbered years. The license becomes expired on the first day of the month following your birth month if not renewed.

  1. Log in to the Virginia DHP online licensing portal
  2. Navigate to your license renewal application
  3. Attest to completion of 24 CE hours — do not submit CE certificates unless audited
  4. Pay the $135 active renewal fee by credit/debit card online (or $70 for inactive status)
  5. If renewing late within one renewal cycle, pay the additional $50 late administrative fee
  6. Submit — retain your CE records for 4 years
Important — Virginia’s expiration cycle: Your Virginia RT license expires in your birth month, but only during odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, 2029, etc.). If your birthday is in June, your license expires in June of each odd-numbered year — not every June. Track both your birth month AND the odd-year cycle to know your correct expiration date.

Late Renewal and Lapsed License Reinstatement

Per Virginia Board of Medicine sources reviewed May 2026:

  • Late renewal (within two years after expiration): A $50 late administrative fee applies in addition to the standard $135 renewal fee. Late renewal is available up to two years after expiration.
  • Reinstatement (more than two years after expiration): After two years in expired status, the license lapses and requires a reinstatement application rather than standard renewal. Reinstatement requires: $180 reinstatement fee; 24 CE hours completed within the prior two years; full 10-year employment history; out-of-state credential records if applicable. Contact Virginia DHP at radtech-medbd@dhp.virginia.gov before attempting to reinstate a lapsed license.

Practical Notes for Virginia License Renewal

From the field: These notes reflect practical considerations beyond the official requirements — things that affect your renewal timeline and planning as a working RT.
  • Track your birth month AND the odd-year cycle. Virginia’s expiration rule is the most unusual aspect of this renewal framework. Your license expires in your birth month — but only in odd-numbered years. This is not an annual birthday expiration. Know both your birth month and the odd-year schedule to avoid missing your renewal window.
  • CE is attestation-only — but keep your records. Virginia does not require CE certificate submission at renewal. You attest to completing 24 hours on the portal. However, if selected for a random audit, you must produce documentation. Maintain your Continued Competency Activity and Assessment Form and supporting records for at least 4 years.
  • ARRT CE standards are the benchmark. Virginia defers to ARRT’s recognized CE standards rather than maintaining its own approved provider list. CE that satisfies ARRT’s continuing education requirements generally satisfies Virginia’s renewal requirement — but you are responsible for the attestation and any audit.
  • First renewal cycle is CE-exempt. If this is your first Virginia renewal after initial licensure, no CE is required for that cycle. Plan your CE program for subsequent renewal cycles.
  • Inactive status is a strategic option for some travel RTs. Virginia allows renewal to inactive status at a lower fee of $70. Inactive status allows a licensee to maintain Virginia licensure without actively practicing under the license. Travel RTs between Virginia assignments may find this useful — verify current inactive status rules and reactivation requirements with Virginia DHP before electing inactive renewal.
  • $50 fee for returned checks and dishonored cards. If your online payment fails or your check is returned, Virginia assesses an additional $50 fee. Ensure your payment method is valid before submitting renewal.
  • Travel RTs: know your odd-year expiration date. If your Virginia license expires mid-assignment in an odd-numbered year, you need to renew before your birth month deadline. Build the odd-year renewal cycle into your multi-state license tracking calendar.
  • Lapsed license requires reinstatement — not renewal. More than two years after expiration, you cannot simply late-renew. The reinstatement process requires more documentation and a higher fee. Contact DHP early if your license has been expired for an extended period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to renew my Virginia radiologic technologist license?

Virginia Radiologic Technologist licenses renew every two years — in odd-numbered years. Your license expires in your birth month during each odd-numbered year. Per 18VAC85-101-150 reviewed May 2026. Source: 18VAC85-101-150 Biennial Renewal

What is the Virginia radiologic technologist license renewal fee?

The active license renewal fee is $135 per 18VAC85-101-25 reviewed May 2026. Inactive status renewal is $70. A $50 late administrative fee applies if renewing late. Verify current fees with Virginia DHP before submitting. Source: 18VAC85-101-25 Fees

How many CE hours are required for Virginia RT license renewal?

24 CE hours per biennium per 18VAC85-101-150 reviewed May 2026. The first renewal cycle after initial licensure is CE-exempt. CE must be acceptable to ARRT. Documentation is by attestation only at renewal — certificates are not submitted unless selected for a random audit. Retain CE records for 4 years. Source: 18VAC85-101-150 Biennial Renewal

When does my Virginia radiologic technologist license expire?

Your Virginia RT license expires in your birth month during each odd-numbered year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc.). The license becomes expired on the first day of the month following your birth month if not renewed. Per 18VAC85-101-150 reviewed May 2026. Source: 18VAC85-101-150 Biennial Renewal

What happens if my Virginia license expires?

Late renewal with a $50 additional fee is available up to two years after expiration. More than two years after expiration, the license lapses and requires a reinstatement application — not simple renewal. Reinstatement requires a $180 fee, 24 CE hours completed within the prior two years, full employment history, and out-of-state credential records if applicable. Contact Virginia DHP at radtech-medbd@dhp.virginia.gov to confirm your current options. Source: Virginia DHP Radiologic Technologist

Does Virginia require CE certificates to be submitted at renewal?

No. Virginia CE documentation is by attestation only at renewal — you attest to completing 24 CE hours on the DHP portal without submitting certificates. However, if selected for a random audit, you must produce documentation. Maintain your Continued Competency Activity and Assessment Form and CE records for at least 4 years. Source: 18VAC85-101-150 Biennial Renewal

Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is based on Virginia Board of Medicine and DHP sources reviewed in May 2026. Renewal requirements, fees, and CE requirements are subject to change. Always verify current renewal requirements directly with the Virginia Department of Health Professions before submitting a renewal. This page does not constitute legal or professional licensing advice. Verify at Virginia DHP →
Change Log: 2026-05-23 — Page created. Data based on Virginia Board of Medicine and DHP sources reviewed May 2026. Fees confirmed from 18VAC85-101-25. Renewal cycle and CE requirements confirmed from 18VAC85-101-150. Maryland related page link will 404 until Maryland is published. Review cadence: 12 months (low volatility).

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