Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Virginia's state licensing agency for contractors and tradespeople. Contractor licences come in classes (A, B, C) tied to job size — check the licence and class before signing a contract in Virginia.
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Based on public register and directory records collected up to May 8, 2026. Not an official membership count.
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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Virginia DPOR status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where Virginia DPOR holders are
- VA
- MD
- NC
- WV
- TN
- PA
- GA
- FL
- TX
- SC
Trades that hold it
Builder · 23,071Electrician · 20,455HVAC Contractor · 9,313Plumber · 8,597Home Improvement Contractor · 5,506Commercial Improvement · 3,692Backflow Prevention · 2,018General Engineering Contractor · 1,999Post Tensioning · 1,730Gas Fitting · 1,685
Common questions
What is Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation?
Virginia's state licensing agency for contractors and tradespeople. Contractor licences come in classes (A, B, C) tied to job size — check the licence and class before signing a contract in Virginia. (Licence required by law.)
How many tradespeople hold Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation?
We track 87,704 tradespeople with a Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation record, based on register and listing data collected up to May 8, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
Can a Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation record be out of date?
Yes. 6,192 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to May 8, 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation?
Check the official register at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
Keep checking
We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.