How to get a roofing license in Virginia
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses roofing contractors in Virginia. A Class C contractor license is needed once a single contract or project is over $1,000 (Class B from $30,000, Class A from $150,000). The Virginia DPOR regulant list: Class A Contractor (list 2701) lists 1,634 active roofing business records as of October 5, 2026.
Who licenses roofing work in Virginia
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | A Class C contractor license is needed once a single contract or project is over $1,000 (Class B from $30,000, Class A from $150,000). source |
| License types | Roofing Contracting specialty (ROC) on a Class A, B or C contractor license |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation as a Roofing Contracting specialty (ROC) on a Class A, B or C contractor license.
- The firm's qualified individual must pass a Board-approved roofing specialty exam (PSI); a Class A or B designated employee also passes the business exam. source
- Experience: 1 years (Qualified individual needs at least one year of experience in the classification or specialty for Class C (three years for Class B, five for Class A)). source
- Post a no bond is required for Class C; Class A and Class B firms may post a $50,000 surety bond instead of proving net worth ($45,000 for Class A, $15,000 for Class B). source
- Pay the class C initial license fee, with application: $235. source
- Contractor firm licenses expire two years from the last day of the month of issue. source
Roofing requirements in Virginia
| Exam | The firm's qualified individual must pass a Board-approved roofing specialty exam (PSI); a Class A or B designated employee also passes the business exam. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 1 years (Qualified individual needs at least one year of experience in the classification or specialty for Class C (three years for Class B, five for Class A)). source |
| Bond | No bond is required for Class C; Class A and Class B firms may post a $50,000 surety bond instead of proving net worth ($45,000 for Class A, $15,000 for Class B). source |
| Insurance | No state liability insurance minimum found in the Class A, B or C entry requirements (18VAC50-22-40, 50 and 60); localities may set their own. |
| Renewal | Contractor firm licenses expire two years from the last day of the month of issue. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Virginia?
- Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses roofing contractors in Virginia. A Class C contractor license is needed once a single contract or project is over $1,000 (Class B from $30,000, Class A from $150,000).
- How do I check a roofing license in Virginia?
- The Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Virginia. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Virginia?
- $235 (Class C initial license fee, with application). $380 (Class B initial license fee, with application). $400 (Class A initial license fee, with application). $25 (Recovery Fund assessment due with each initial license application). $220 (Class C renewal fee). $260 (Class B renewal fee). $270 (Class A renewal fee). $30 (Recovery Fund assessment due with each contractor license renewal). $7.25 (DPOR technology fee per year added to certain fees from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030). $40 (Contractor exam fee paid to PSI, one portion). $72 (Contractor exam fee paid to PSI, two portion). $85 (Contractor exam fee paid to PSI, three portions or a qualified individual specialty exam).
- How much experience do you need for a roofing license in Virginia?
- 1 years (Qualified individual needs at least one year of experience in the classification or specialty for Class C (three years for Class B, five for Class A)).
- How often does a roofing license renew in Virginia?
- Contractor firm licenses expire two years from the last day of the month of issue.
Other trades in Virginia
- General contractor license in Virginia
- Electrical license in Virginia
- Plumbing license in Virginia
- HVAC license in Virginia
- All Virginia trades
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Sources
- https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors
- https://dporweb.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup/Search
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency50/chapter22/section30/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter11/section54.1-1100/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency50/chapter22/section40/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency50/chapter22/section60/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency50/chapter22/section110/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency50/chapter22/section100/
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency50/chapter22/section140/
- https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/RegulantLists
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.