How do I check a general contractor license in Vermont?

The Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation keeps the record for general contractors in Vermont. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does a general contractor license cost in Vermont?

$75 (Registration fee for an individual with no employees, paid at application and each biennial renewal). $250 (Registration fee for a business organization with employees, paid at application and each biennial renewal). Optional state certification fee, $75 for the first certification and $25 for each additional one.

How often does a general contractor license renew in Vermont?

Registration renews every two years.

How to get a general contractor license in Vermont

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation registers general contractors in Vermont. Registration is not a competency license. Registration required before contracting with a homeowner for residential construction worth more than $10,000, labor and materials included.

Who licenses general contractor work in Vermont

Credential	State registration (no competency license)
Board	Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation official statement
Official lookup	Search general contractor licenses
When a license is needed	Registration required before contracting with a homeowner for residential construction worth more than $10,000, labor and materials included. source
License types	Residential Contractor (individual), Residential Contractor (business organization)

How to get licensed

Register with Vermont Secretary of State as a Residential Contractor (individual) or Residential Contractor (business organization).
Board page
Carry liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. source
Pay the registration fee for an individual with no employees, paid at application and each biennial renewal: $75. source
Registration renews every two years. source

General contractor requirements in Vermont

General contractor: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	No exam requirement found; the statute says registration is not meant to set qualification standards.
Experience	No experience requirement found; eligibility rests on legal compliance and paying any homeowner judgment.
Bond	Not found on an official source.
Insurance	Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. source
Renewal	Registration renews every two year. source
Reciprocity	Not found on an official source.
Fees	$75 (Registration fee for an individual with no employees, paid at application and each biennial renewal). source $250 (Registration fee for a business organization with employees, paid at application and each biennial renewal). source Optional state certification fee, $75 for the first certification and $25 for each additional one. source

Hiring a general contractor?

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How to verify a contractor license in Vermont

Questions

Do you need a general contractor license in Vermont?: Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation registers general contractors in Vermont. Registration is not a competency license. Registration required before contracting with a homeowner for residential construction worth more than $10,000, labor and materials included.
How do I check a general contractor license in Vermont?: The Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation keeps the record for general contractors in Vermont. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a general contractor license cost in Vermont?: $75 (Registration fee for an individual with no employees, paid at application and each biennial renewal). $250 (Registration fee for a business organization with employees, paid at application and each biennial renewal). Optional state certification fee, $75 for the first certification and $25 for each additional one.
How often does a general contractor license renew in Vermont?: Registration renews every two years.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.