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OCTOBER 1, 2026
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
PVL License application status updates delivered to your inbox
Clearer updates. Less guessing. Better communication.
You will now receive email notifications with status updates about your application, helping you stay informed as your application moves through the review process. Please be sure to check your email regularly, including your spam or junk folder, for important updates.
At this time, renewals and restorations are not included in these email notifications.
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