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Virginia General Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your general contractor license in Virginia. Last updated 2026-06-27. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$385 (A) | $370 (B) | $235 (C)
Bond Required
Class A or B: $50,000 surety bond (alternative to financial statement); Class C: no bond required
License Details
License Name General Contractor
Issuing Authority DPOR Board for Contractors
Exam Required yes (A/B); no (C)
Exam Type A/B require 3 exams; NASCLA accepted
Bond Amount Class A or B: $50,000 surety bond (alternative to financial statement); Class C: no bond required
GL Insurance Workers comp required
Workers Comp Required
Initial Fee $385 (A) | $370 (B) | $235 (C)
Renewal Fee same
Renewal Period biennial
CE Required yes
CE Hours 3 hours/2 years (trade CE only)
Reciprocity States MD, WV, NC, AL, LA, MS, SC, TN
Experience Required 5 (A); 3 (B); 2 (C)
Financial Requirement Net worth $45,000 (A); $15,000 (B)
Note: Separate RME and QI designations

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