Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org5627054.1-2957.8Licensure of midwives; requisite training and educational requirements; fees2025Professions and OccupationsProfessions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health ProfessionsMedicine and Other Healing ArtsLicensure and Certification of Other Practitioners of the Healing Arts

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice midwifery in the Commonwealth or use the title of licensed midwife unless he holds a license issued by the Board. The Board may license an applicant as a midwife after such applicant has submitted evidence satisfactory to the Board that he has obtained the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board and in accordance with the provisions of §§ 54.1-2915.

B. Persons seeking licensure as a midwife shall submit such information as required in the form and manner determined by the Board.

C. Persons seeking licensure shall pay the required license fee as determined by the Board.

2005, cc. 719, 917.