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STATE FILE · VACAPITAL · RICHMONDADMITTED · 1788REVIEWED · Jul 10, 2026
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Virginia.

Virginia licenses contractor firms through DPOR's Board for Contractors using Class A, B, and C license classes plus classifications and specialties that define the scope of work.

County guides
7
Indexed cities
7
State code
VA
Last reviewed
Jul 10, 2026
FAST FACTS

Virginia at a glance

Quick-reference card
Licensing authorityVirginia DPOR - Board for Contractors
ReciprocityLimited - verify DPOR/license recognition path
Workers' compensationVerify employer status and DPOR/local requirements
Bond ruleClass A/B may use financial statement or surety bond for net worth/equity
Renewal cycle2 years
Continuing education8 hrs pre-license education for new contractor licenses
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State of
VA
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · STATE AUTHORITY
LICENSING & LOCAL CONTROL
Virginia DPOR - Board for Contractors
Article I · State Baseline

Licensing sets the baseline. Local offices control the job.

Local commissioners, building officials, and permit offices still control business licensing, permits, inspections, and locality-specific project requirements.

Virginia licenses contractor firms through DPOR's Board for Contractors using Class A, B, and C license classes plus classifications and specialties that define the scope of work.

Use DPOR for the contractor class and specialty; use the local building official for permit filing and inspection routing.

Insurance and risk

Workers' compensation and insurance proof should be verified by employer status, license class, specialty, and local permit requirements.

Official source · Virginia Board for Contractors ↗Reviewed · Jul 10, 2026
ARTICLE II · OPERATING FILE
WHAT TO CONFIRM
STATE · COUNTY · CITY
Article II · Operating File

Three checks before work starts.

Use the state authority as the baseline, then confirm the local process before filing.

LICENSE

State authority

Virginia licenses contractor firms through DPOR's Board for Contractors using Class A, B, and C license classes plus classifications and specialties that define the scope of work.

AgencyVirginia DPOR - Board for Contractors
ReciprocityLimited - verify DPOR/license recognition path
Renewal2 years
PERMITS

Local filing path

Local commissioners, building officials, and permit offices still control business licensing, permits, inspections, and locality-specific project requirements.

Before workUse DPOR for the contractor class and specialty; use the local building official for permit filing and inspection routing.
JurisdictionConfirm city or county
RISK

Insurance and bonds

Workers' compensation and insurance proof should be verified by employer status, license class, specialty, and local permit requirements.

Workers' compVerify employer status and DPOR/local requirements
BondClass A/B may use financial statement or surety bond for net worth/equity
Education8 hrs pre-license education for new contractor licenses
ARTICLE III · INDEXED COUNTIES
COUNTIES IN VIRGINIA
7 GUIDES
Article III · Browse by County

7 compliance guides in Virginia.

Choose a county to find indexed cities, permit offices, and trade-specific requirements.

Alexandria CityOn file
1 files
Arlington CountyOn file
1 files
Chesapeake CityOn file
1 files
Loudoun CountyOn file
1 files
Norfolk CityOn file
1 files
Richmond CityOn file
1 files
Virginia Beach CityOn file
1 files
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ARTICLE IV · SOURCES
OFFICIAL SOURCE REGISTER
3 PRIMARY AUTHORITIES
Article IV · Sources & Citations

Primary authorities, not secondary summaries.

These official sources were reviewed together on Jul 10, 2026. Confirm with the authority before filing.

Article V · Neighboring States

Working across state lines?

Open the neighboring state file to confirm licensing, reciprocity, and local registration.

DI
District of Columbia
Open file
KE
Kentucky
Open file
MA
Maryland
Open file
NO
North Carolina
Open file
TE
Tennessee
Open file
WE
West Virginia
Open file

Open the file. Choose the county.

Virginia compliance guides are public. Start with the county where the work will happen.

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