How to get a Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license in Virginia
Virginia licenses plumbers statewide through the Board for Contractors.1 For the Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license you need up to 240 clock hours2 of education, a passing score on the Virginia Journeyman Plumbing Tradesman examination3 and a criminal background check4. The board lists $150 for the initial license5. You renew every 3 years6 and complete at least 3 hours of continuing education6.
Who issues it
Board for Contractors
Training and experience
Training: up to 240 clock hours2
Exam
Virginia Journeyman Plumbing Tradesman examination3
On this page
- Virginia plumber licenses
- Rules shared by several license levels
- Who needs a Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license
- Requirements for a Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license
- How to apply
- Renewal and continuing education
- Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification
- Residential Plumber Tradesman (PLB)
- Master Plumbing (PLB)
- Plumbing contractors (PLB) classification on a Class A, B or C contractor license
- City and county rules
- Check a license or report a problem
- Laws and rules
- Rule changes since January 2024
- Common questions
- Plumber licenses in other states
Virginia plumber licenses
Virginia issues 5 plumber credentials. Each has its own section below; the table shows what each one covers and its headline requirements.
| License | What it covers | Training or experience | Exam | Application or license fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification | Reconstruction or renewal of parts of an installed backflow prevention device to return it to service (not removal/replacement of the device).12 | Experience 4 years13 | Yes14 | $15015 |
| Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) | Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing systems (water, drainage, venting, fixtures, backflow devices, etc.) in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and plans/specifications.12 | Training 240 clock hours2 | Yes14 | $171.7516 |
| Residential Plumber Tradesman (PLB) | Plumbing work in residential structures covered by the Virginia Residential Code only (no commercial work); a step toward journeyman and, after 3 years, master.3 | Training 160 clock hours2 Experience 6 years2 | Yes14 | $171.7517 |
| Master Plumbing (PLB) | Plans and lays out installations and supervises plumbing work; a master plumber license is required to be the qualified individual for a PLB contractor license.12 | Experience 1 year2 | Yes14 | $171.7516 |
| Plumbing contractors (PLB) classification on a Class A, B or C contractor license | Firm license classification for contracts to install, maintain, extend, alter or remove plumbing piping, fixtures and appliances (backflow devices, water, drainage, venting, etc.); excludes gas piping and most fire sprinkler work.18 | – | – | $439.5019 |
Rules shared by several license levels
These rules are the same for several of the Virginia plumber licenses on this page, so they are shown once here, with the licenses they apply to. Each license's own section lists only what differs.
1. Every license level except Plumbing contractors (PLB) classification on a Class A, B or C contractor license
Requirements
- Minimum age
- 18 years old4
- Background check
- Background check required4
No fingerprints required20
Board may deny under Code § 54.1-204; applicant reports convictions on the Criminal Conviction Reporting Form and prior disciplinary actions on the Disciplinary Action Reporting Form.4 - Social Security number
- Social Security Number or Virginia DMV control number required.20
How to apply
- Application form
- Form (PDF, dpor.virginia.gov)161517
2. Every license level except Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee equal | $7.253 | Board for Contractors | Added per year of license term; included in the $171.75 application total on the current tradesman forms. Not refundable. Effective July 1, 2026 |
Renewal
- Renew online
- dpor.virginia.gov3
3. Every license level except Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification and Plumbing contractors (PLB) classification on a Class A, B or C contractor license
Requirements
- Residency or citizenship
- No residency requirement; non-residents appoint the DPOR Director as agent for service of process by signing the application.20
- Business requirements
- Licenses are issued to individuals, not companies.20
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial license fee | $1505 | Board for Contractors | Rule amount, before the Technology Fee. Not refundable. Effective August 1, 2025 |
| Additional tradesman designation | $1055 | Board for Contractors | Adding another trade (e.g. gas fitting or HVAC) to an existing license. Not refundable |
Each line is a separate charge as the board lists it. The board does not publish a combined total, so none is shown here.
How to apply
- Check that you meet the experience/education option for your level in 18VAC50-30-39 and collect an Experience Verification Form for each job (signed by a building official, inspector, contractor, licensed tradesman, architect or engineer) plus training certificates or transcripts.21 Form (PDF, dpor.virginia.gov)21
- Wait for Board approval; then schedule the exam with PSI and pay the exam fee to PSI.3
- Pass the exam; the Board issues the license. For contracting jobs over $1,000 your employer (or your own firm) needs a contractor license.14
Renewal
- How often
- Every 3 years6
- When it expires
- Expires three years from the last day of the month of issue; a license with several trade designations keeps the original issue date.22
- Renewal fee
- $1606
- Continuing education
- At least 3 hours each renewal period6
- Required topics
- Course on the current International Plumbing Code (building code changes for the trade).6
Holding both Master and Journeyman plumbing needs only one course; each additional trade designation (e.g. gas fitting, 1 hour) needs its own course.23 - Approved courses
- Board-approved providers only (list published by DPOR).3
- Late renewal
- Reinstatement fee: $21024 (renewal requirements not completed within 30 days after expiration; up to 24 months)
- If it expires
- Renewal is allowed without penalty within 30 days after expiry; after that the $210 reinstatement fee applies, for up to 24 months. After 24 months a new application is needed, though the person may sit for the same exam.24
Working after expiry may be prosecuted as unlicensed activity.24
From another state
- Route
- Military service members and spouses
- What the board says
- Servicemembers and spouses may transfer a good-standing out-of-state license used in the last two years for the duration of military orders (SCRA); spouses can request expedited processing and a temporary 12-month license (Code § 54.1-119).11
4. Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) and Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Exam fee | $1007 | PSI |
5. Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) and Master Plumbing (PLB)
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $171.7516 | Board for Contractors | By examination, reciprocity or apprenticeship; $131.75 for card exchange. Not refundable |
| Card exchange (exchange of locality-issued card for state-issued Virginia tradesman license) | $1105 | Board for Contractors | Holders of pre-1978 locality or pre-1995 DHCD tradesman cards. Not refundable |
Some lines are combined figures, or parts of one; do not add the lines up.
From another state
- Route
- Reciprocity agreements
- What the board says
- No state-to-state plumber reciprocity: the Board lists only an examination agreement with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC, Maryland) for journeyman and master plumbers and gas fitters. Applicants under it send verification of licensure from the other board.8
- States on Virginia's list
- Maryland8
This is the list of states whose licenses Virginia accepts for this route. It does not say those states accept a Virginia license. - Conditions
- Out-of-state license must have been obtained by passing an exam substantially equivalent to Virginia's.10
- Fee
- $171.7516
- Route
- Universal license recognition
- What the board says
- Universal License Recognition: a current out-of-state license held at least one year and obtained by exam plus education/training/experience; or, from a state that does not license the trade, at least three years of work in it. DPOR may require a Virginia law exam (Code § 54.1-205).9
- Conditions
- Certification/Letter of Good Standing sent by each state board directly to the Tradesmen Program, dated within 90 days.9
Applicants without a license who never passed an exam must take the Virginia exam.9 - Fee
- $171.759
- Route
- Exam waiver
- What the board says
- Holders of a current out-of-state journeyman or master license may sit for the same-level Virginia exam (qualifies them for the exam without the Virginia experience table).10
Who needs a Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license
Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing systems (water, drainage, venting, fixtures, backflow devices, etc.) in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and plans/specifications.12
Exemptions and dollar thresholds:
- Helpers/apprentices working under the supervision of a tradesman licensed in plumbing do not need their own license; Virginia issues no apprentice plumber license.1
- No license for work on ships/boats or on a single-family residence when the work is under $250 and the person does not hold out as a tradesman.25
- Contracting for work over $1,000 needs a separate Virginia contractor license.16
Requirements for a Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license
More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 4 and group 5 under Rules shared by several license levels.
- Education or training
- Up to 240 clock hours2
The board's words
“240 hours of formal vocational training in the trade Four years of practical experience in the trade for which licensure is desired”
Who may teach it: DPOR publishes the list of approved tradesman vocational education schools/courses (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Gas Fitting); up to 40 hours of Board-approved CE can count as vocational training.26
Alternative: Bachelor's degree in a related engineering curriculum + 1 year; associate degree or 2-year program certificate + 2 years.2
Alternative: Completing a Virginia registered apprenticeship (Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) exempts the journeyman exam; an out-of-state registered apprenticeship can also be documented on the application.27
Alternative: Veterans may apply substantially equivalent military training/experience (Code § 54.1-118).11 - Experience
- Practical experience in the plumbing trade, 1 to 8 years depending on education (8 years with no formal training).2
Substitute: A current out-of-state journeyman or master license qualifies the holder to sit for the Virginia exam.16 - Exam
- Virginia Journeyman Plumbing Tradesman examination3
Given by: PSI3
When you can take it: Board must approve the application (experience/education) first; then the candidate schedules with PSI. Exams run daily (Mon-Fri) at PSI sites in Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Vienna, Virginia Beach, Johnson City TN and Salisbury MD.3
Time limit: Fees remain active for one year from receipt and the application must be completed within that time.5
Exam waived: Journeyman exam waived after completing a registered apprenticeship approved by the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; also for pre-1978 local / pre-1995 DHCD card holders (card exchange). WSSC (Maryland) plumber exam agreement.27
How to apply
- Mail the Tradesman Exam & License Application (A501-2710EXLIC) with a copy of your government ID and the $171.75 fee payable to the Treasurer of Virginia (no online application for individuals).16 Form (PDF, dpor.virginia.gov)16
Renewal and continuing education
Renewal planner
Enter the expiration date printed on your Virginia Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license. The count is worked out on your device from today's date; nothing is sent anywhere.
Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification
Reconstruction or renewal of parts of an installed backflow prevention device to return it to service (not removal/replacement of the device).12
Requirements
- Education or training
- Board-approved backflow training (ASSE testing standards, must include a wet lab): 32 hours with 4 years' experience, or 16 hours with 7+ years.13
Who may teach it: Training from a Board-approved backflow school (DPOR publishes the list); ASSE standards accepted.13 - Experience
- At least 4 years13
Four years of practical experience in water distribution systems (with 32 h training) or seven or more years (with 16 h).13 - Exam
- Virginia Backflow Prevention Device Worker examination3
Given by: PSI3
When you can take it: After Board approval of the application.3
Time limit: Fees remain active for one year from receipt.5
Exam waived: Exam waived for individuals approved by a local governing body before July 1, 1998; a pre-1998 local/VDH card can be exchanged once.15
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $15015 | Board for Contractors | Certification by exam (form A501-2717CERT-v4 08/01/2025). Not refundable |
| Initial license fee | $1505 | Board for Contractors | Not refundable |
| Exchange "local issued" card for State Certification 1023 | $11015 | Board for Contractors | Pre-July 1, 1998 locality/VDH card holders. Not refundable |
Each line is a separate charge as the board lists it. The board does not publish a combined total, so none is shown here.
How to apply
- Complete Board-approved backflow training (32 h with 4 years' water-distribution experience, or 16 h with 7+ years) and get experience verification.15
- Mail form A501-2717CERT with the $150 fee to the Treasurer of Virginia; after approval, schedule the PSI exam ($100).15 Form (PDF, dpor.virginia.gov)15
Renewal
- How often
- Every 2 years6
- Renewal fee
- $1106
- Late renewal
- Reinstatement fee: $16024 (more than 30 days after expiry, up to 24 months)
From another state
More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1 and group 4 under Rules shared by several license levels.
Residential Plumber Tradesman (PLB)
Plumbing work in residential structures covered by the Virginia Residential Code only (no commercial work); a step toward journeyman and, after 3 years, master.3
Requirements
- Education or training
- Up to 160 clock hours2
The board's words
“160 hours of formal vocational training in the trade Two years of practical experience in the trade for which licensure is desired”
Who may teach it: DPOR publishes the list of approved tradesman vocational education schools/courses (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Gas Fitting); up to 40 hours of Board-approved CE can count as vocational training.26
Alternative: Veterans may apply substantially equivalent military training/experience (Code § 54.1-118).11 - Experience
- Up to 6 years2
Practical experience in the plumbing trade, 2 to 6 years depending on training (6 years with no formal training).17
Substitute: A current out-of-state residential tradesman license qualifies the holder to sit for the Virginia residential exam.17 - Exam
- Virginia Residential Plumber Tradesman examination3
Given by: PSI3
When you can take it: Board must approve the application (experience/education) first; then the candidate schedules with PSI. Exams run daily (Mon-Fri) at PSI sites in Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Vienna, Virginia Beach, Johnson City TN and Salisbury MD.3
Time limit: Fees remain active for one year from receipt and the application must be completed within that time.5
Exam waived: No exam waiver found for the residential license other than qualifying with a current out-of-state residential tradesman license (which qualifies the holder to sit for the exam, not to skip it).17
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $171.7517 | Board for Contractors | Residential Plumber Tradesman by examination (form A501-2709EXLIC-v3, includes Technology Fee). Not refundable |
The board's pages we cite do not list the exam fee; check it with the exam provider, PSI3, when you schedule.
How to apply
- Mail the Residential Tradesman Exam & License Application (A501-2709EXLIC, Residential Plumber Tradesman) with a copy of your government ID and the $171.75 fee payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.17 Form (PDF, dpor.virginia.gov)17
From another state
- Route
- Exam waiver
- What the board says
- Holders of a current out-of-state residential tradesman license may use it to qualify for the Virginia residential exam (Letter of Good Standing + copy of license). No residential plumber reciprocity agreement is listed, and the ULR form lists only journeyman and master plumbing.17
More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2 and group 3 under Rules shared by several license levels.
Master Plumbing (PLB)
Plans and lays out installations and supervises plumbing work; a master plumber license is required to be the qualified individual for a PLB contractor license.12
Requirements
- Experience
- At least 1 year2
One of: three years holding a Virginia residential plumber license; one year holding a journeyman plumbing license; or nine years of practical experience in the trade.2
License you must hold first: Journeyman plumbing license held at least one year, or residential plumber license held three years (or nine years' experience instead).16
Substitute: Current out-of-state journeyman or master license qualifies the holder to sit for the Virginia master exam (with a Letter of Good Standing).20 - Exam
- Virginia Master Plumbing Tradesman examination3
Given by: PSI3
When you can take it: Board must approve the application (experience/education) first; then the candidate schedules with PSI. Exams run daily (Mon-Fri) at PSI sites in Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Vienna, Virginia Beach, Johnson City TN and Salisbury MD.3
Time limit: Fees remain active for one year from receipt and the application must be completed within that time.5
Exam waived: Exam waived for locality/DHCD card holders (card exchange) and under the WSSC examination agreement for master plumbers.8
Fees
You pay PSI (exam fee) and the Board for Contractors (application fee).
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam fee | $1257 | PSI | – |
| Application fee | $171.7529 | Board for Contractors | Current Virginia journeyman upgrading to master by exam or reciprocity. Not refundable |
Each line is a separate charge as the board lists it. The board does not publish a combined total, so none is shown here.
How to apply
- New applicants use the Tradesman Exam & License Application ($171.75); current Virginia journeymen upgrading to master use the Additional Designation/License Upgrade Application ($171.75). Payment is by check/money order to the Treasurer of Virginia or credit card insert.16 Form (PDF, dpor.virginia.gov)16
More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3 and group 5 under Rules shared by several license levels.
Plumbing contractors (PLB) classification on a Class A, B or C contractor license
Firm license classification for contracts to install, maintain, extend, alter or remove plumbing piping, fixtures and appliances (backflow devices, water, drainage, venting, etc.); excludes gas piping and most fire sprinkler work.18
Requirements
- Experience
- The firm's qualified individual for PLB must hold a Virginia master plumber tradesman license; minimum experience in the classification is 1 year (Class C), 3 years (Class B) or 5 years (Class A).19
License you must hold first: Master Plumbing (PLB) tradesman license held by the qualified individual.30 - Background check
- Background check required19
- Business requirements
- See the general-contractor records for business registration, pre-license education and financial requirements by class.19
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $439.5019 | Board for Contractors | Class A firm license, total due on form A501-27LIC (v18 08/01/2026) incl. Recovery Fund and Technology Fee. Not refundable |
| Application fee | $419.5019 | Board for Contractors | Class B firm license, total due on form A501-27LIC (v18 08/01/2026) incl. Recovery Fund and Technology Fee. Not refundable |
| Application fee | $274.5019 | Board for Contractors | Class C firm license, total due on form A501-27LIC (v18 08/01/2026) incl. Recovery Fund and Technology Fee. Not refundable |
| Initial license fee | $40031 | Board for Contractors | Class A (rule amount). Not refundable |
| Initial license fee | $38031 | Board for Contractors | Class B (rule amount). Not refundable |
| Initial license fee | $23531 | Board for Contractors | Class C (rule amount). Not refundable |
| Recovery Fund assessment | $2531 | Board for Contractors | Not refundable |
| Addition of Classification or Specialty with addition application | $12531 | Board for Contractors | Adding PLB to an existing contractor license. Not refundable |
Some lines are combined figures, or parts of one; do not add the lines up.
How to apply
- Get a Master Plumbing tradesman license for the person who will be the firm's qualified individual.30
- Apply for a Class A, B or C contractor license with the PLB classification on form A501-27LIC, naming the master plumber as qualified individual.19 Form (PDF, dpor.virginia.gov)19
Renewal
- Renewal fee
- $220 to $27032 (By class; plus $30 Recovery Fund assessment)
From another state
- Route
- No reciprocity
- What the board says
- No plumbing-contractor reciprocity agreement is listed by the Board (agreements cover electrical, HVAC and the WSSC plumber/gas fitter exam agreement only).8
More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 2 under Rules shared by several license levels.
City and county rules
Backflow Prevention Device Worker CertificationLocalities run backflow programs and must accept the state certificate without additional exam.1
Journeyman Plumbing (PLB)No separate local plumber license; DPOR tells tradesmen to ask the locality about local ordinances. Old locality cards can be exchanged once for a state license.3
Check a license or report a problem
Before you hire a plumber in Virginia, you can confirm the license is current on the board's own search. Every board we cover in Virginia is on the Virginia license lookup page.
- Look up a license
- dpor.virginia.gov3
- File a complaint
- dpor.virginia.gov3
Laws and rules
The requirements above come from these laws and board rules.
- Code of Virginia §§ 54.1-1128 to 54.1-1135 (Title 54.1, Chapter 11, Article 2: Tradesmen)
- Code of Virginia § 54.1-1131
- 18VAC50-30 Individual License and Certification Regulations (Board for Contractors)
- 18VAC50-30-39 (experience and education for residential, journeyman and master tradesmen)
- 18VAC50-30-90, -100, -120, -130
- Code of Virginia § 54.1-1129 B (voluntary backflow certification)
- 18VAC50-30-42 (backflow qualifications)
- Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100 (contractor classes; master tradesman required for plumbing contractors)
- 18VAC50-22-20 (PLB definition) and 18VAC50-22-61 (qualifications for classifications)
- 18VAC50-22-100 and -140
Rule changes since January 2024
- July 1, 2026: DPOR Technology Fee of $7.25 per year added to certain fees (2026 HB 30), through June 30, 2030; application total now $171.75.3
- April 1, 2025: Residential Plumber Tradesman license created (2-6 years experience, residential work only); experience table revised (journeyman with no training: 8 years; master: 1 year journeyman, 3 years residential, or 9 years).2
Common questions
How long does it take to get a Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license in Virginia?
The rules set up to 240 clock hours2 before you can be licensed. The board does not publish how long it takes to process an application.
Can I transfer my plumber license to Virginia?
The Board for Contractors publishes these routes for the Journeyman Plumbing (PLB) license: reciprocity agreements8, universal license recognition9 and exam waiver10. Conditions and forms.
Plumber licenses in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Code of Virginia § 54.1-1129Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Code of Virginia)Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-39Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated April 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Tradesmen ProgramVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-30Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated April 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-90Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated August 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-120Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated August 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-100Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated March 11, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Tradesmen reciprocal agreementsVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- Tradesman Universal License Recognition Application A501-2710ULRVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-70Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
- Military and Veterans ServicesVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-10Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-42Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated April 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Code of Virginia § 54.1-1130Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Code of Virginia)Checked November 7, 2026
- Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification Application A501-2717CERTVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated August 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Tradesman Exam and License Application A501-2710EXLICVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Residential Tradesman Exam and License Application A501-2709EXLICVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-22-20Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
- Contractor License Application A501-27LICVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated August 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Tradesman Application InstructionsVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- Tradesman Experience Verification Form A501-27EXPVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated August 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-150Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
- Approved Tradesmen continuing education coursesVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-130Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated August 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Code of Virginia § 54.1-1131Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Code of Virginia)Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-48Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-30-50Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated April 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Backflow / Elevator Mechanic / Certified Accessibility Mechanic ULR Application A501-2717-20ULRVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Additional Designation/License Upgrade Application A501-2710ADDLIC (interactive)Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for ContractorsDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-22-61Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated September 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-22-100Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated September 24, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- 18VAC50-22-140Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (Virginia Administrative Code)Dated September 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026