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PERMANENT MAKEUP VA PMU DPOR TEST FINAL
EXAM 2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |100%
GUARANTEED PASS!!!
What is another name for permanent makeup (PMU)? -
Answer-Micropigmentation
What are education requirements for training in the
commonwealth of Virginia? - Answer-1. Apprenticeship
program *permanent facility
2. VA licensed school *permanent facility
What are education requirements for training outside VA
but within the US? - Answer-1. Submit documentation of
Apprenticeship or school ---
*must be equivalent to the VA program
Education requirements for training outside VA but within
the US (If you have less hours than required, what must
you do? - Answer-1. Have 3 years work experience within
the preceding 5 years
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2. Five (5) hours of health education r/t tattooing (First Aid
& CPR)
What are student curriculum requirements for PMU
school? - Answer-1. 90 total hours of
instruction/performances
2. 50 tattooing performances
What constitutes as one PMU performance? - Answer-2
complete eyebrows/liners OR one lip liner
How long are schools required to keep school records for?
- Answer-5 years
How many hours of curriculum requirements are needed
for an apprenticeship program? - Answer-1500 hours
(1000 hours for practical = 100 tattooing performances)
*sanitation & disinfection does not count
How many hours may be earned by completing and
assessment of competence in apprenticeship? - Answer-
700 hours
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How many hours of health education is needed for
Apprenticeship programs? Continuing education/renewal?
- Answer-5 hours (Blood-borne disease, sterilization,
aseptic technique, first aid/CPR)
License by endorsement - Answer-obtaining a license by a
person who is currently licensed in another state
What are qualifications for licensure without an exam? -
Answer-1. Training/apprenticeship equivalent to VA
requirements
2. Good standing as tattooer
3. Disclosure of previous license in VA or any disciplinary
action
4. Physical address (No P.O. Box)
5. Signed statement that read VA tattooing laws &
regulations
6. No convictions of misdemeanor/felony r/t tattooing
State board exam or reexam can not exceed how much
per candidate? - Answer-$225/ candidate
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The re-examination must be passed within how long of the
initial exam date? - Answer-Must be passed within 1 year
of initial exam date (if not, then must submit a new
application and exam fee)
Licensure Fees for application, renewal, & reimbursement
(Individuals, Salons, Instructors, Schools) - Answer-
Individual - $95
Instructor - $115
Salon - $170
School - $190
*renewal = same as application
*reinstatement = x2
*All fees are non-refundable
Must renew license every how many years? - Answer-
Renew every 2 years.
*Expiration = 2 years from last day of month in which
issued
PERMANENT MAKEUP VA PMU DPOR TEST FINAL
EXAM 2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |100%
GUARANTEED PASS!!!
What is another name for permanent makeup (PMU)? -
Answer-Micropigmentation
What are education requirements for training in the
commonwealth of Virginia? - Answer-1. Apprenticeship
program *permanent facility
2. VA licensed school *permanent facility
What are education requirements for training outside VA
but within the US? - Answer-1. Submit documentation of
Apprenticeship or school ---
*must be equivalent to the VA program
Education requirements for training outside VA but within
the US (If you have less hours than required, what must
you do? - Answer-1. Have 3 years work experience within
the preceding 5 years
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2. Five (5) hours of health education r/t tattooing (First Aid
& CPR)
What are student curriculum requirements for PMU
school? - Answer-1. 90 total hours of
instruction/performances
2. 50 tattooing performances
What constitutes as one PMU performance? - Answer-2
complete eyebrows/liners OR one lip liner
How long are schools required to keep school records for?
- Answer-5 years
How many hours of curriculum requirements are needed
for an apprenticeship program? - Answer-1500 hours
(1000 hours for practical = 100 tattooing performances)
*sanitation & disinfection does not count
How many hours may be earned by completing and
assessment of competence in apprenticeship? - Answer-
700 hours
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How many hours of health education is needed for
Apprenticeship programs? Continuing education/renewal?
- Answer-5 hours (Blood-borne disease, sterilization,
aseptic technique, first aid/CPR)
License by endorsement - Answer-obtaining a license by a
person who is currently licensed in another state
What are qualifications for licensure without an exam? -
Answer-1. Training/apprenticeship equivalent to VA
requirements
2. Good standing as tattooer
3. Disclosure of previous license in VA or any disciplinary
action
4. Physical address (No P.O. Box)
5. Signed statement that read VA tattooing laws &
regulations
6. No convictions of misdemeanor/felony r/t tattooing
State board exam or reexam can not exceed how much
per candidate? - Answer-$225/ candidate
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The re-examination must be passed within how long of the
initial exam date? - Answer-Must be passed within 1 year
of initial exam date (if not, then must submit a new
application and exam fee)
Licensure Fees for application, renewal, & reimbursement
(Individuals, Salons, Instructors, Schools) - Answer-
Individual - $95
Instructor - $115
Salon - $170
School - $190
*renewal = same as application
*reinstatement = x2
*All fees are non-refundable
Must renew license every how many years? - Answer-
Renew every 2 years.
*Expiration = 2 years from last day of month in which
issued
