Verify a Contractor's License in Virginia

Search the official Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) records to confirm any Virginia contractor is properly licensed before signing a contract. Free public lookup, updated weekly.

About Virginia Contractor Licensing

The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) regulates contractor licensing in Virginia. Required for all contracting work; class depends on project value.

Population served: 8.7M residents.

Licensing authority: Board for Contractors.

General contractor license required: Yes.

Official board website: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/

Notable Trades Licensed in Virginia

How to Verify a Virginia Contractor

  1. Ask the contractor for their full legal name and license number.
  2. Search the ProLicenseCheck database above, or visit the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) directly.
  3. Confirm the license is currently active, not expired or suspended.
  4. Check whether the license type matches the work being performed.
  5. Verify the address and contact information on file matches what the contractor provided.

Why License Verification Matters

Hiring an unlicensed contractor in Virginia can leave you legally and financially exposed. Unlicensed work often voids homeowner insurance claims, can prevent property sales, and leaves you with no recourse if the work is defective.

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