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Virginia 8 Hour Pre-Licensing Course (Online)
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- All contractors must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors
- Virginia requires construction work in excess of $1,000.00 be regulated at the State level. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Gas Fitting is regulated, for any amount, at the State level.
- Effective August 21, 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of Responsible Management of all contractors applying for initial licensure (for an entity that is not currently licensed) must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors. This applies to Class-A, Class-B, and Class-C Contractors.
- Effective January 1, 2008, all Electrical, Plumbing, Gas Fitters and HVAC licenses require Continuing Education hours.
- Effective March 1, 2016, all Contractor Specialty examinations will require pre-approval from DPOR prior to taking the examination. For more information please contact the Board for Contractors Licensing Section directly at (804) 367-8511.
- For additional licensing requirements including experience, financial and bonding requirements, exam information, reference books needed, reciprocity and Continuing Education Requirements, please select the appropriate License link below.