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Virginia Residential (RBC) Builder Contractor License Exam Complete Combo

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

 

Virginia Residential Building Contractors are those whose contracts include construction, remodeling, repair, improvement, removal, or demolition or real property owned, controlled or leased by another person of dwellings and townhouses, as defined in the USBC, including accessory buildings or structures on such property.

Step 1

Purchase your exam prep course and VA 8 hour Pre-License Course Virginia Residential Building Contractor

Step 2

Study and Pass Your Business Law Exam

Virginia Business Law And Project Management 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 Residential Building Contractor Test Information

Test Information: This Virginia contractor exam covers information in 15 subject areas. The Virginia contractor exam questions are created from content in the 6 book set shown below the following chart.

Candidate Information Bulletin: Bulletin Here

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 80
Passing Score 70% or 56 Questions
Time Limit 160 Minutes

Subject Area Number of Questions
Layout 7
Excavation 6
Foundations 7
Framing 9
Insulation 3
Ventilation 3
Windows, Doors, and Skylights 3
Exterior 10
Decks, Walks, and Ramps 4
Finishing 6
Masonry 4
Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs 1
Prints, Plans and Specifications 8
Safety and Employee Protection 8
Construction Debris, Cleanup and Disposal 1

Virginia Residential Building Contractor Reciprocity

Virginia does not have any estasblished Reciporicty with states.

Virginia Residential Building Contractor Permitted Work

With this license only Residential work is permitted.

Virginia Residential Building Contractor Exam Prep Courses Offered