GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

The application must be completed in its entirety. Please print your information. On 
page 1, your social security number is mandatory. If you are not a United States 
citizen, provide a copy of your current immigration status in the United States. On page 
2, please answer all questions, sign at the lower right side and date. If you answered 
“yes” to any of the questions, list the dates, location (city and state), type of offense or 
suspension and final disposition (guilty, dismissed, nolle prosse, etc.) for each “yes” 
answer. 

Payment: Please refer to the fee schedule found on the Virginia Racing License page. 
Make check or money order payable to the Virginia Racing Commission. We do not 
accept credit cards.
 
NEW PARTICIPANTS 

Using the general application instructions, please complete “Applications for 
Participants”. Virginia requires fingerprints for all new racing participants over the age 
of 18. You can have your fingerprints taken at any police station or race track. If you 
have your fingerprints taken at a police station or race track, please have the person 
taking your fingerprints to complete the “Verification of Identification” sheet. If you are 
coming to Colonial Downs when your horse races, your prints can be taken by the 
Virginia Racing Commission during our normal business hours. The Virginia Racing 
Commission is located near the stable gate entrance. 

RENEWAL PARTICIPANTS 
Using the general application instructions, please complete “Renewal Application for 
Participants”. Virginia requires fingerprints every 5 years. If it has been 5 years since 
you were finger printed for Virginia, please follow the instructions for new participants. 

TRAINERS, ASSISTANT TRAINERS, JOCKEYS, 
APPRENTICE JOCKEYS, DRIVERS, 
EXERCISE RIDERS OR PONY RIDERS 
If you are applying for any of the above type permits for the first time in Virginia, please 
submit a copy of a valid license from another jurisdiction. If you do not have a current 
license, you will need to speak to a Steward prior to submitting your application. 

AUTHORIZED AGENTS 
Any owner that intends to register an authorized agent, please complete the Authorized 
Agent’s form and have the form notarized. 

Questions, call 804-966-7412.