Due to renovations expected to take place at the VDDHH Office in Richmond this summer, we will temporarily be providing the VQAS Written and Performance test at alternate sites for several weeks starting in July 2025.
We thank you in advance for your patience during this change to our usual process as we temporarily take the VQAS On the Road!
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE SESSION SITE SHOWN WHEN YOU CHOOSE YOUR ASSESSMENT SESSION IN THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM.
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS THAT IS SHOWN ON YOUR INTERPRETER ASSESSMENT REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SCHEDULE CHANGE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE VQAS COORDINATOR BY EMAIL AT VQAS@VDDHH.VIRGINIA.GOV
VDDHH is setting new guidelines for who is allowed to take the VQAS. Effective May 10, 2024, to be eligible to register for and take a VQAS Written or Performance Assessment, a Candidate must be able to provide documentation verifying that they live, work, OR attend an interpreter training program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The VQAS Candidate Eligibility Policy effective 5-10-24 document explains in detail.
We acknowledge that there are existing VQAS Candidates who don’t live, work, or attend an ITP in Virginia, so the policy allows a transition period for them to phase out of the VQAS by December 31, 2027.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed the VQAS Coordinator by email at vqas@vddhh.virginia.gov.
Need more information? Return to the main VQAS page.
If you have taken the VQAS before, when registering please use the email address you have on record with VDDHH. If you are a new candidate, please contact the VQAS Coordinator at qas@vddhh.virginia.gov to set up a new candidate account prior to attempting to register.
The registration system will display only the type(s) of assessments you are currently eligible for:
Remember that:
If no assessment slots are displayed it might be because
The VQAS Coordinator can be contacted at qas@vddhh.virginia.gov or by calling 804-662-9712.
The VQAS Written Assessment registration fee is $30
The VQAS Performance Assessment registration fee is $100
Online Registration Click Here
Online Registration Click Here
For test dates & times click HERE.
After you register, contact VDDHH
to pay the Proctor Fee ($85)