Virginia contractor license lookup
Virginia licenses contractors through the DPOR Board for Contractors as Class A, B or C, based on the size of jobs they may take, with specialty designations such as BLD, HIC, ELE, PLB and HVA.
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What the Virginia record shows
Shows license class, specialties, original license date, expiration date and city. The list covers current licenses only, so a contractor missing here may be expired – confirm on DPOR License Lookup. Bond and insurance are not in this list.
Data: DPOR Board for Contractors regulant lists (Class A, B and C current licenses). (dataset)
How to verify a Virginia contractor
- Search by license number (most precise) or exact business name.
- Confirm the status is active and the expiration date is after your project ends.
- Match the license classification to the job.
- Ask for proof of insurance and any required bond; compare the business name on the contract to the record.
- Confirm on the official Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors portal.
For contractors in Virginia
Contractor bond guide →How license bonds work; confirm amounts with your state agency.Contractor insurance →General liability and workers' comp basics.
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Your own license, or a contractor you hired. Step 1 of 2 — just your email.