In 2024, the Virginia Consumer Protection Act was updated to require firms and individuals who provide mold remediation services to be certified by a nationally or internationally recognized certifying body for mold remediation. In 2025, the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) was directed to study the current state of the Commonwealth’s mold inspection and mold remediation workforce. The study report is due November 1, 2025.

Real estate professionals should advise their clients that if they engage a mold remediator, the remediator must be certified by a nationally recognized certifying body.

What are the requirements for mold remediators under Virginia law?

Under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, only certified professionals may sell or offer for sale mold remediation services for a residential dwelling.

What certification must mold remediators hold?

Anyone selling or offering to sell mold remediation services must hold a mold remediation certification from a nationally or internationally recognized certifying organization.

How can I verify if a mold remediation firm or individual has the required certification?

The best way to verify this information is to ask the individual or firm who is selling or offering to sell mold remediation services to provide you with the certification(s) they hold and the name of the certifying organization(s). 

When did these standards go into effect?

Changes related to certification requirements for mold remediators were made to the Virginia Consumer Protection Act in 2024 and were revised in 2025.