Effective January 1, 2011, the Virginia Beach City Ordinance #18-56 and #23-57 will require all nail salons and other establishments that offer nail services be permitted by the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health (VBDPH).

A completed application is required for a VBDPH permit along with a $30.00 fee. 

All nail salon service establishments must submit plans of their salon, including location of restrooms, tables, footbaths, storage of professional tools, equipment, and chemicals. The plans do not need to be computer generated. They may be hand drawn; however, they must be neat, legible and to scale. The plans must be submitted to VBDPH for plan review and this service is free of charge. The submission of plans can be completed in person or mailed to the office at 4452 Corporation Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

See below to review the City of Virginia Beach rules and regulations governing nail salons.

For further information, please call our office at (757) 518-2646.