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Business Law (Class A or Class B)

Virginia Business Law (Class A or B)

This course is for the VIRGINIA General Contractor Business and Law exam. It contains everything you need to pass your exam including prep course, reference book, printed book tabs, and a printed study guide.

 

The Virginia Business Law exam is required for all Class A and B contractor licenses in Virginia.

Step 1

Purchase your exam prep course - Virginia Business Law And Project Management

Step 2

Study for your Virginia Business Law And Project Management Exam

Virginia Business Law And Project Management Exam Requirements & Application

Board Contact Information:

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Dr. Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233-1485

Phone: 804.367.8511 or 804.367.8500
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 5:00pm
Website:
http://www.dpor.virginia.gov

Frequently Asked Questions:

Click here for your Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Your VA Contractor's License

Click here for your Virginia Contractor License Application


Fees: The application fee for a new prime Virginia contractor's license is $385 for a Class A, $370 for a Class B, and $235 for a Class C.

8 hour pre-license course must be taken along with the Virginia Business Law before Application is submitted for the Specialty exam.

Virginia Business Law And Project Management Test Information

Candidate Information Bulletin: For the Virginia Business Law bulletin, go to Candidate Bulletin

The following are the required sections of the VA Business Law for each class of license:

Class A
Part 1-Virginia Portion (Rules and Regulations)
Part 2-General Portion
Part 3-Advanced Portion

Class B
Part 1-Virginia Portion (Rules and Regulations)
Part 2-General Portion

EXAMINATION FEE FOR CONTRACTOR A/B
One Portion $40
Two Portions $72
Three Portions $85

Part 1 - Virginia Portion

Exam Information
Exam Fee $40
Number of Questions 24
Passing Score 75% or 18 Questions
Time Limit 48 Minutes

Subject Area Number of Questions
Regulation of Contractors 7
Board Rules and Regulations 5
Building Codes 5
Transaction Recovery Fund 5
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations 2

Part 2 - General Portion

Exam Information
Exam Fee $40
Number of Questions 50
Passing Score 70% or 35 Questions
Time Limit 100 Minutes

Subject Area Number of Questions
Business Organization 2
Estimating and Bidding 10
Contract Management 10
Project Management 7
Risk Management 3
Safety 5
Labor Laws 3
Financial Management 5
Federal and State Taxes 4
Lien laws 1

Part 3 - Advanced Portion

Exam Information
Exam Fee $40
Number of Questions 24
Passing Score 70% or 17 Questions
Time Limit 60 Minutes

Subject Area Number of Questions
Estimating and Bidding 1
Contract Management 4
Project Management 1
Risk Management 2
Safety 2
Labor Laws 4
Financial Management 5
Federal and State Taxes 4
Lien laws 1

Virginia Permitted Work

Business Law is required in the state of Virginia in order to obtain your contractors license in specific field.

Virginia Business Law And Project Management Exam Prep Courses Offered