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Contractor License Information
Contractors doing work over $1,000 in Virginia are required to hold a Virginia State Contractor's License.
License Classifications
The three classifications of licenses are as follows:
The Board for Contractors regulates individual tradesmen who engage in the trades of:
Although the term "certified" is used, state certification of these trades is mandatory, not optional.
Individual tradesmen may also be subject to local ordinances, laws, or other requirements imposed by other state agencies, courts, or certain localities. Questions about local ordinances should be directed to the community in which the individual plans to engage in their trade.
Contact
To obtain applications for the above mentioned licenses, contact the State Board of Contractors in Richmond, Virginia, at 804-367-8511 or by visiting the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation website.
License Classifications
The three classifications of licenses are as follows:
- Class C - the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $10,000.
- Class B - the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $10,000 but less than $120,000.
- Class A - the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $120,000 or more.
The Board for Contractors regulates individual tradesmen who engage in the trades of:
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Individual tradesmen may also be subject to local ordinances, laws, or other requirements imposed by other state agencies, courts, or certain localities. Questions about local ordinances should be directed to the community in which the individual plans to engage in their trade.
Contact
To obtain applications for the above mentioned licenses, contact the State Board of Contractors in Richmond, Virginia, at 804-367-8511 or by visiting the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation website.