What is the difference in classes of Virginia contractor licenses?
Virginia Class A Contractor License:
Required for any single contracts or projects worth $120,000 or more or a total of $750,000 in a 12-month period Minimum net worth of $45,000 Minimum 5 years experience Unlimited maximum size Unlimited maximum annual revenue Ability to demolish or deconstruct any building in addition to constructingVirginia Class B Contractor License:
Required when the construction, repairs or improvement to a single project total $10,000 or more Minimum net worth of $15,000 Minimum 3 years experience Maximum project size is less than $120,000 Maximum annual revenue is less than $750,000Virginia Class C Contractor License:
Repairs, improvements or construction of a project worth more than $1,000 but less than $10,000 No minimum net worth requirement Minimum 2 years experience Maximum project size is less than $10,000 Maximum annual revenue is less than $150,000What is the Virginia Class B Contractor License Process?
Below is an abridged outline of the DPOR steps to getting your Class B License, or you can view the complete list of detailed steps here.- Create a business entity. Before applying for your application, name your business and make sure to register your business with the state of Virginia here.
- Decide which license you need (A,B, or C as listed previously).
- Take a mandatory 8-Hour pre-license course (required for all license types)
- Pass the required exams
- Complete your application and submit to the Board with the appropriate fee