Virginia Contractor License (VA) Seminars, Exams, Licensing
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All Virginia Class A, B, and C Contractor Business License applicants are required to complete an 8-hour pre-licensing course. Please contact our office 1-800-952-0910 for information on how to take this course or click the link below. |
A contractors license is generally required in Virginia (VA)for any construction work in excess of $1,000. An individual license is issued to those who want to do work with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, at the master and journeyman levels. To be a Class A or Class B Contractor, individuals must also pass an examination on the regulations of the board and on business management practices. Individuals who perform framing on new construction are required to pass the building technical examination. Applications for licensure can be obtained from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation State Board for Contractors by calling (804) 367-8511. Examinations can be scheduled through PSI by calling (800) 733-9267. Please select the license/examination that you are interested in.
Pre-Licensing and Exam Review
Contractor License/Exam
Tradesman License/Exam
- Virginia Electrician (Master - Journeyman)
- Virginia HVAC (Master - Journeyman)
- Virginia Plumber (Master - Journeyman)
- Virginia Gas Fitter (Master – Journeyman)
Continuing Education
The following remedial and tradesmen CEU courses are now available online and are full state approved.The following remedial and tradesmen CEU courses are now available online and are full state approved.
Business Services
- Website Design and Marketing/Branding
- Application Processing and License Renewals
- Business Startup Assistance and Training
Code Book Practice Tests
By far, the most important reference on any exam is the code book. We offer code book practice tests for: Electrical, Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes.
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Virginia Contacts
To apply for a contractor license, contact:
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
1-804-367-8511
Website
To apply for a tradesman license, contact:
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
1-804-367-8511
Website
To schedule your exam, contact:
PSI
3210 East Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
1-800-733-9267
Website
