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Virginia General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Virginia has 3 General contractor license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $220 to $270, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Class A Contractor (e.g., CBC Commercial Building / RBC Residential Building)

Class A · State license · Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 804-367-8511 (Licensing); 804-367-2785 (Board office)
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark.
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Grace period
Renewal must be received within 30 days after expiration to avoid reinstatement (18VAC50-22-130 A). The license is not valid during those 30 days, so no contracting may be performed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $270
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after expiration requires reinstatement: Class A reinstatement fee about $550 (includes the renewal fee) plus Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-160 to -180).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement allowed up to 24 months after expiration at the reinstatement fee; after 2 years a new application under current requirements is required (18VAC50-22-160/-170).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
DPOR-approved agreements are exam waivers only: North Carolina RBC and CBC exam waiver; Ohio Business & Law / Virginia Advanced & General Law exam waiver. Verification of out-of-state license required. No general firm-license reciprocity.
Notes

Single contract $150,000+ or $1,000,000+ in 12 months (Va. Code 54.1-1100). Class A requires 5 yrs experience for qualified individual and $45,000 net worth/equity OR $50,000 surety bond. Renewal total is the class fee plus the $30 Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-140). From July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, certain DPOR fees also include a separate Technology Fee of $7.25 per year (2026 House Bill 30). Contractors' license also requires a designated employee/qualified individual and a master tradesman licence for ELE/HVA/PLB/GFC specialties (54.1-1100; 18VAC50-22-61).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Class B Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC)

Class B · State license · Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 804-367-8511 (Licensing); 804-367-2785 (Board office)
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Renewal must be received within 30 days after expiration to avoid reinstatement (18VAC50-22-130 A). The license is not valid during those 30 days, so no contracting may be performed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $260
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after expiration requires reinstatement: Class B reinstatement fee about $550 (includes the renewal fee) plus Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-160 to -180).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement allowed up to 24 months after expiration at the reinstatement fee; after 2 years a new application under current requirements is required (18VAC50-22-160/-170).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
DPOR-approved agreements are exam waivers only: North Carolina RBC and CBC exam waiver; Ohio Business & Law / Virginia Advanced & General Law exam waiver. Verification of out-of-state license required. No general firm-license reciprocity.
Notes

Single contract $30,000 to <$150,000 or $250,000 to <$1,000,000 in 12 months. 3 yrs experience; net worth $15,000 OR $50,000 surety bond. Renewal total is the class fee plus the $30 Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-140). From July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, certain DPOR fees also include a separate Technology Fee of $7.25 per year (2026 House Bill 30). Contractors' license also requires a designated employee/qualified individual and a master tradesman licence for ELE/HVA/PLB/GFC specialties (54.1-1100; 18VAC50-22-61).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Class C Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC)

Class C · State license · Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 804-367-8511 (Licensing); 804-367-2785 (Board office)
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Renewal must be received within 30 days after expiration to avoid reinstatement (18VAC50-22-130 A). The license is not valid during those 30 days, so no contracting may be performed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $220
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after expiration requires reinstatement: Class C reinstatement fee about $460 (includes the renewal fee) plus Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-160 to -180).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement allowed up to 24 months after expiration at the reinstatement fee; after 2 years a new application under current requirements is required (18VAC50-22-160/-170).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
DPOR-approved agreements are exam waivers only: North Carolina RBC and CBC exam waiver; Ohio Business & Law / Virginia Advanced & General Law exam waiver. Verification of out-of-state license required. No general firm-license reciprocity.
Notes

Single contract over $1,000 but under $30,000, or under $250,000 total in 12 months. 1 yr experience; no net worth requirement. Renewal total is the class fee plus the $30 Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-140). From July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, certain DPOR fees also include a separate Technology Fee of $7.25 per year (2026 House Bill 30). Contractors' license also requires a designated employee/qualified individual and a master tradesman licence for ELE/HVA/PLB/GFC specialties (54.1-1100; 18VAC50-22-61).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (10)

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Class A Contractor (e.g., CBC Commercial Building / RBC Residential Building) deadline: License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark.
  2. 2Renew online at https://www.dporlicensehome.dpor.virginia.gov/datamart/vadporMainMenu.do
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $270, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: Renewal received after expiration requires reinstatement: Class A reinstatement fee about $550 (includes the renewal fee) plus Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-160 to -180).
  5. 5Check your Class B Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC) deadline: License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark.
  6. 6Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $260, but fees change.
  7. 7If you miss the deadline: Renewal received after expiration requires reinstatement: Class B reinstatement fee about $550 (includes the renewal fee) plus Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-160 to -180).
  8. 8Check your Class C Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC) deadline: License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark.
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $220, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: Renewal received after expiration requires reinstatement: Class C reinstatement fee about $460 (includes the renewal fee) plus Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-160 to -180).

Virginia General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Virginia general contractor license expire?

Class A Contractor (e.g., CBC Commercial Building / RBC Residential Building): renews every 2 years. License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark. Class B Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC): renews every 2 years. License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark. Class C Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC): renews every 2 years. License expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fee may be sent no earlier than 60 days before expiration; DPOR counts date received, not postmark. Check with Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Virginia general contractor license need?

Class A Contractor (e.g., CBC Commercial Building / RBC Residential Building): no CE required. Class B Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC): no CE required. Class C Contractor (e.g., CBC / RBC): no CE required. Check with Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Virginia general contractor license?

Renewal must be received within 30 days after expiration to avoid reinstatement (18VAC50-22-130 A). The license is not valid during those 30 days, so no contracting may be performed. Check with Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Virginia general contractor license?

Class A Contractor (e.g., CBC Commercial Building / RBC Residential Building): About $270. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Virginia general contractor license expires?

Renewal received after expiration requires reinstatement: Class A reinstatement fee about $550 (includes the renewal fee) plus Recovery Fund assessment (18VAC50-22-160 to -180). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Virginia accept general contractor licenses from other states?

DPOR-approved agreements are exam waivers only: North Carolina RBC and CBC exam waiver; Ohio Business & Law / Virginia Advanced & General Law exam waiver. Verification of out-of-state license required. No general firm-license reciprocity. Check with Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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