VA DPOR, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board of Contractors Licensing
The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation's (DPOR) Board of Contractors regulates a number of professions in the state of Virginia.
Board of Contractors
Contact Information for various departments:
Licensing Section: 804.367.8511
Education Section: 804.367.2224
Board Office: 804.367.2785
Fax: 866.430.1033
Email: contractor@dpor.virginia.gov
Contracting is a regulated profession in Virginia. In addition to the trades, HVAC, plumbing and electrical, there are a host of contracting specialties that require passing an state-approved exam.
Below, you'll find a list of Virginia contractor classifications/specialties. Several *(i.e.-Highway/heavy, Commercial Building, Residential Building, Commercial Improvement, Home Improvement, etc.) are 'umbrella' specialties, that is, they cover multiple, smaller classifications/specialties.
Highway/heavy contractors (HH)
Residential building contractors (RBC)
Accessibility services contracting (ASC) Alternative energy system contracting (AES)
Asbestos contracting (ASB)
Asphalt paving and sealcoating contracting (PAV)
Billboard/sign contracting (BSC)
Blast/explosive contracting (BEC)
Commercial improvement contracting (CIC)
Drywall contracting (DRY)
Electronic/communication service contracting (ESC)
Elevator/escalator contracting (EEC)
Environmental monitoring well contracting (EMW)
Environmental specialties contracting (ENV)
Equipment/machinery contracting (EMC)
Farm improvement contracting (FIC)
Finish carpentry contracting (FIN)
Fire alarm systems contracting (FAS)
Fire sprinkler contracting (SPR)
Fire suppression contracting (FSP)
Flooring and floor covering contracting (FLR)
Framing subcontractor (FRM)
Gas fitting contracting (GFC)
Home improvement contracting (HIC)
Insulation and weather stripping contracting (INS)
Landscape irrigation contracting (ISC)
Landscape service contracting (LSC)
Lead abatement contracting (LAC)
Liquefied petroleum gas contracting (LPG)
Manufactured home contracting (MHC)
Marine facility contracting (MCC)
Masonry contracting (BRK)
Natural gas fitting provider contracting (NGF)
Painting and wallcovering contracting (PTC)
Radon mitigation contracting (RMC)
Recreational facility contracting (RFC)
Refrigeration contracting (REF)
Roofing contracting (ROC)
Sewage disposal systems contracting (SDS)
Steel erection contracting (STL)
Swimming pool construction contracting (POL)
Tile, marble, ceramic, and terrazzo contracting (TMC)
Underground utility and excavating contracting (UUC)
Vessel construction contracting (VCC)
Water well/pump contracting (WWP)
Virginia Contractors License, Maryland Home Improvement License (MHIC License, Maryland Home Improvement Commission) Contractors License School Exam Preparation Links
Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) Exam Prep Course
Virginia Contractor License Highway Heavy Exam Preparation Course (H/H)
VA Contractor License Class A/B Contractor Exam Preparation Course
Contractor License Virginia Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Specialty Exam Prep Course
Contractor Licenses VA Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) Specialty Exam Prep Course
Virginia Contractor License Commercial Building Contractor (CBC) Specialty Exam Prep Course
VA Contractor License Building Technical (BLD) Specialty (Now known as the Residential Building Contractor Specialty (RBC)) Exam
Prep Course
Contractor License Student Testimonials
MHIC (Maryland Home Improvement Commission) FAQs and Helpful Information
Virginia Contractor License ... Frequently Asked Questions/Helpful Information
MHIC Contractor License for Home Improvement: How to Get Your MHIC License ... In 4 Steps
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