Need to Take Your Virginia EMS Certification to Another State? Here’s How.
Virginia EMS Providers (EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic)
Virginia EMS providers applying for EMS certification or licensure in another state may be required to submit a Certification Verification Letter or Form confirming their Virginia certification status.
The Virginia Office of EMS (OEMS) now provides a self-service option within the Virginia EMS Portal that allows providers to generate and send their official State Certification Verification Letter directly to the requesting state.
Important
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This function must be accessed from a computer.
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The OEMS Mobile App does not currently support this feature.
Instructions for Virginia Providers
Step 1 – Log Into the Virginia EMS Portal
Log into your Virginia EMS Portal account using a computer.
Step 2 – Navigate to “Other Information”
Once logged in:
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Click on the tab labeled “Other Information.”
(This is the same section where you access your Continuing Education (CE) Reports.)
Step 3 – Select “State Verification Letter”
On the same line as your CE Report icons, you will see an icon labeled:
“State Verification Letter.”
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Click this icon.
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A pop-up window will open.
Step 4 – Enter the Requesting State’s Email Address
In the space provided:
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Enter the official email address supplied by the state in which you are applying.
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Submit the request.
The State Certification Verification Letter will be emailed directly to the email address you enter.
Important Submission Notes
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Only one email address may be entered at a time.
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You cannot send multiple copies simultaneously.
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If you need to send verification to more than one state, you must repeat the process separately for each state.
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It is your responsibility to ensure the email address entered is correct and matches the requesting state’s instructions.

