If you are considering becoming a contractor in Georgia, your first step is to become licensed. Whether you want to pursue a career as a General Contractor or Residential Contractor, the state of Georgia requires a license for any work over $2,500. Once licensed, your career opportunities increase significantly as you will have credibility as well as higher earning potential. On this page, you can learn more about the education, license types, and requirements of this rewarding career.

Contractors in Virginia need to be licensed to maximize opportunities, and avoid leaving money on the table. Virginia state law requires anyone performing or managing construction, improvements, repair or removal with a total value of a single project over $1,000 to obtain a license from Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). This not only gives you credibility, but provides higher earning potential. Per the Virginia Board for Contractors, the contractor licenses consist of two parts; the class of license and the classification or specialty regarding the type of work performed. The class determines if any restrictions are placed on the contracts/projects performed and the classification determines your specialty. There are three license classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C, and the class is based on the total value of the project(s). Here the most frequently asked questions about the Virginia Class C Contractor License: