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Virginia (DRY) Drywall Contractor License Exam Combo

DRY Complete Combo includes everything you need to pass your Virginia Drywall Contractor Trades and your Virginia Business and Law exams. Includes:reference book set,printed and bound study guide,QA audio for books, unlimited exam prep.

 

Virginia Drywall Contractors are those whose contracts include drywall installation, removal, and repair.

Step 1

Purchase your exam prep course and VA 8 hour Pre-License Course Virginia Drywall Contractor (DRY)

Step 2

Study and Pass Your Business Law Exam

Virginia Drywall Contractor Exam Requirements & Application

Requirements for Obtaining Your VA Contractor License:
Eligibility for a contractor's license is based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, financial position, and other entry requirements.

Class A Contractor Class B Contractor
Class C Contractor
1. Must be at least 18 years old 1. Must be at least 18 years old 1. Must be at least 18 years old
2. Complete the 8 hour Pre-License course 2. Complete the 8 hour Pre-License course 2. Complete the 8 hour Pre-License course
3. Must be full time employee or a member of responsible management of the firm 3. Must be full time employee or a member of responsible management of the firm 3. Must be full time employee or a member of responsible management of the firm
4. Pass the VA Business Law exam - Parts 1 (General), 2 (Virginia), & 3 (Advanced) 4. Pass the VA Business Law exam - Parts 1 (General) & 2 (Virginia) only 4. The VA Business Law exam is not required for Class C licenses
5. Pass any specialty trades exams for your specific trade 5. Pass any specialty trades exams for your specific trade 5. Pass any specialty trades exams for your specific trade
6. Five years experience 6. Three years experience 6. Two years experience
7. Net Worth of at least $45,000 7. Net Worth of at least $15,000 7. No Net Worth requirement for Class C licenses



Eligibility for a contractor's license is based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, financial position, and other entry requirements.

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 Virginia Contractor License Application

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


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 Drywall Contractor Test Information

Test Information: This Virginia Drywall contractor exam covers information in 5 subject areas. The Virginia Drywall contractor exam questions are created from content in the 5 book set shown below the following chart.
Candidate Information Bulletin:

Applicants must also pass a separate Virginia contractor exam on Business Law and Project Management for Virginia.

Exam Information
Exam Fee $85
Number of Questions 40
Passing Score 70% or 28 Questions
Time Limit 90 Minutes

Subject Area Number of Questions
Estimating and Plan Reading 6
Materials and Installation 18
Taping 4
Special Applications 6
Safety 6

Virginia Drywall Contractor Reciprocity

No established Reciprocity.

Virginia Drywall Contractor Permitted Work

With this license only Residential work is permitted.

Virginia Drywall Contractor Exam Prep Courses Offered