Virginia Roofing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Roofing Contractor specialty (ROC) - Class A/B/C (Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)) renews every 2 years and has a renewal fee of about $270. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Roofing Contractor specialty (ROC) - Class A/B/C

ROC · State license · Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)

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Renew on the official site 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

Roofing is a Specialty Contractor classification (ROC) under the Board for Contractors; class A/B/C determined by contract value. Renewal fee depends on class: A $270 / B $260 / C $220 (+$30 Recovery Fund); reinstatement A $550, B $550, C $460. Fee shown is Class A. Financial requirements per class: A net worth $45,000 or $50,000 bond; B $15,000 or $50,000 bond; C none. 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).

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How to renew

1Check your Roofing Contractor specialty (ROC) - Class A/B/C 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.
2Renew online at https://www.dporlicensehome.dpor.virginia.gov/datamart/vadporMainMenu.do
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $270, but fees change.
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).

Virginia Roofing renewal questions

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

When does a Virginia roofing license expire?

Roofing Contractor specialty (ROC) - Class A/B/C: 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 roofing license need?

Roofing Contractor specialty (ROC) - Class A/B/C: no CE required. Check with Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Virginia roofing 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 roofing license?

Roofing Contractor specialty (ROC) - Class A/B/C: About $270. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Virginia roofing 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 roofing 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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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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