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Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work

Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.

Individuals applying for a Class C license: An Owner/Partner/Corporate Officer of the company must be the one to complete the 8-hr Pre-Licensing Course.

This 8-hr pre-licensing course applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors.

This course is required for all contractors applying for initial licensure.

License Requirements

Effective August 21, 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of Responsible Management of all contractors applying for initial licensure (for an entity that is not currently licensed) must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors.

This applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors. (Please note that individuals applying for a Class C license; A Owner/Officer/Partner of the Company must be the person to take the required 8-hour Business Course required by the Board.)

Reciprocity

There is no reciprocity for this Pre-Licensing course.

Continuing Education

Since this is a Pre-Licensing requirement, there are no Continuing Education requirements associated with it.

The Exam

There is no examination required. Upon completion of this Pre-Licensing course, you will receive a certificate. American Contractors will submit your successful completion to the DPOR in Richmond. You will need to send a copy of this certificate with your completed license application.

The Pre-Licensing course content is as follows:

An Overview of Financial Statements

The Balance Sheet

The Income Statement

The Statement of Cash Flows

Realizing the Relationship between Statements

Calculations for Bids

Margin versus Markup

Overhead and Profit Margins

Labor Laws

Lien Laws

Licensing Laws of Virginia

Fair Labor Standards Act

Virginia's Payment of Wage Law

Students will leave this course with a better understanding of Virginia's expectations of its contractors and a Certification stating they have met the State Licensing Board requirements.

How We Help You Prepare

American Contractors offers an 8-hour pre-licensing course, "Key Elements for Successful Contractors", that satisfies Virginia's requirements for persons wishing to become licensed contractors and has been approved by the Board for Contractors.

There is not an initial application needed, before completing the required Pre-Licensing Course.

Once you have successfully completed our 8-hour pre-licening course contact our office at 800-992-1910.

Important Contacts

To apply for a license, contact:

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233
(804)367-8511

http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/

Virginia exams are given by:

PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Exam Registration
Daniel Building
3805 Cutshaw Ave., Suite 310
Richmond, VA 23230
(800) 733-9267

www.psiexams.com

For Tradesman Testing Approval, completed applications should be sent to:
Board for Contractors
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233

For more information, visit the website:

www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/tra_main.cfm

Full Seminar Schedule

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Date	Location	Format	Location Info	Price
Aug 31, 2026	Richmond,VA	In-Person	View details ACES Richmond Office 13803 Village Mill Dr Suite 102 Midlothian, VA 23114 800-992-1910 8:00am to 5:00pm This is a 1 day course	$199.00
Oct 5, 2026	Richmond,VA	In-Person	View details ACES Richmond Office 13803 Village Mill Dr Suite 102 Midlothian, VA 23114 800-992-1910 8:00am to 5:00pm This is a 1 day course	$199.00
Nov 2, 2026	Richmond,VA	In-Person	View details ACES Richmond Office 13803 Village Mill Dr Suite 102 Midlothian, VA 23114 800-992-1910 8:00am to 5:00pm This is a 1 day course	$199.00
Nov 30, 2026	Richmond,VA	In-Person	View details ACES Richmond Office 13803 Village Mill Dr Suite 102 Midlothian, VA 23114 800-992-1910 8:00am to 5:00pm This is a 1 day course	$199.00

Virginia 8-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

What Is Included in Your Seminar

Required Books

Virginia Business & Project Management NASCLA - 1t1h edition

Additional Services

Virginia Application Processing

Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work

License Requirements

Reciprocity

Continuing Education

The Exam

How We Help You Prepare

Important Contacts

Full Seminar Schedule

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