Virginia General Contractor License
A Virginia Class A Contractor (Unlimited) requires 3 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $195 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Virginia currently enforces the 2021 VUSBC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: VA DPOR · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- Pre-license: 8 hrs
CE courses for Virginia class a contractor (unlimited)s
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Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
Workers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with VA DPOR.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Virginia may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving the following states for this license. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific — and an exam, application, or fee may still be required — so confirm the exact path with the board before relying on it.
Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity map.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the VA DPOR portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 3 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the VA DPOR portal and pay the $195 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 5
Save your confirmation
Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
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Virginia Class A Contractor (Unlimited)s renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 3 CE hours before you’re due.
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