Is a electrical contractor license required in Virginia?

State license: Required. Issuing authority: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

What is the electrical contractor license fee in Virginia?

Initial application fee: $200. Renewal: $100 (Biennial).

Is a bond required for a electrical contractor in Virginia?

Bond requirement: $50,000 surety bond (Class A).

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Virginia Electrical Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your electrical contractor license in Virginia. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License

Required

Application Fee

$200

Bond Required

$50,000 surety bond (Class A)

License Details

License Name	Electrical Contractor License
Issuing Authority	Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Exam Required	Yes
Exam Type	Electrical Contractor Exam + VA Law Exam
Bond Amount	$50,000 surety bond (Class A)
GL Insurance	$500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp	Required if employees
Initial Fee	$200
Renewal Fee	$100
Renewal Period	Biennial
CE Required	yes
CE Hours	8
Reciprocity States	None
Experience Required	3
Financial Requirement	None

Note: Virginia requires an Electrical Contractor License from DPOR. Class A ($1M+), Class B ($120K-$1M), Class C (up to $10K). $50,000 bond for Class A; lower for B/C. 8 CE hours per biennial renewal.

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