Virginia Racing Commission Lowers Horsemen Licensing Fees Beginning In 2019

At its December monthly meeting, the Virginia Racing Commission approved a lower licensing rate structure for horsemen, employees and vendors across the board beginning in 2019! More details are available at www.vrc.virginia.gov. Here are the new rates:

Thoroughbred

•Owner $25

•Trainer $25

•Assistant Trainer $25

•Authorized Agent $25

•Jockey $25

•Jockey Agent $25

•Blacksmith $25

•Veterinarian $25

•Groom $10

•Pony Rider $25

•Exercise Rider $25

•Stables/LLC $25

•All others $25

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Fingerprint Processing Fee

$25 Fingerprints are required for new applicants between 18 and 69 years of age and every five years thereafter.

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Harness

•Owner $25

•Trainer $25

•Driver $25

•Trainer/Driver $25

•Owner/Trainer/Driver $50

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Licensee Employees

•Seasonal Employees $25

•Full Time Employees $25

•Mutuel Teller $25

•Backside Employee $25

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Vendors

•Vendor $25

•Vendor Employee $25