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  • State Tax Identification Number
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Contractor and Tradesman Licenses and Certification

To do construction work in the state of Virginia, contractors need a license or Certificate from the Board of Contractors. There are three different types of licenses depending on the value of the contracts a firm will be working on. For an application and more information, contact:

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Contractors
3600 West Broad Street
P. O. Box 11066
Richmond, VA 23230-1066

Ph # (804) 367-8511
Fax # (804) 527-4401

E-mail: contractors@dpor.state.va.us
Web: http://www.state.va.us/dpor/