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# Virginia

> Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Virginia's three-class contractor system administered by DPOR.

Virginia licenses contractor businesses through a three-class system (A, B, C) based on contract value and annual volume. The Board for Contractors under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) handles most licensing, while separate boards cover asbestos/lead and wastewater work. VDOT manages highway prequalification independently. Individual tradespeople hold their own journeyman or master licenses alongside the business license.

<Warning>
  Always verify statutes, fees, and application details with the live regulator before making bidding, licensing, or legal decisions.
</Warning>

## At a glance

The fastest way to orient yourself in Virginia is to know the low dollar threshold, the class system, and the subcontractor exemption.

| Signal                            | Value                                                                                                                   |
| --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| General contractor trigger        | Construction work exceeding **\$1,000**                                                                                 |
| Subcontractor exemption           | Subs of licensed contractors may perform up to **\$25,000** per project without own license (excludes regulated trades) |
| Water well / landscape irrigation | License required regardless of dollar amount                                                                            |
| Highway work trigger              | VDOT prequalification required                                                                                          |
| Class system                      | A (unlimited), B (**\$120,000** single / **\$750,000** annual), C (**\$10,000** single / **\$150,000** annual)          |
| Reciprocity model                 | Trade-specific; electrical has most agreements                                                                          |

## Frequently asked questions

Pick the tab that matches your situation. Each FAQ gives a direct answer and points you to the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="What is the minimum contract value that requires a contractor license in Virginia?">
        Virginia triggers licensing at just **\$1,000** — one of the lowest thresholds in the country. Almost all construction work requires a license. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the three license classes and their limits?">
        Class A is unlimited. Class B caps at **\$120,000** per single contract and **\$750,000** annual volume. Class C caps at **\$10,000** per single contract and **\$150,000** annual volume. Each class has different net worth and filing requirements. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Do I need a separate license for plumbing, electrical, or HVAC work?">
        Yes. Individual tradespeople need their own journeyman or master license from the Board for Contractors. Work over **\$1,000** also requires the employer to hold a contractor business license with the matching specialty. Individuals can perform work under **\$1,000** with just their individual license. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Where do I go to get licensed in Virginia?">
        Most licensing goes through the Board for Contractors under DPOR. Asbestos/lead abatement goes to the Board for ALHI. Sewage disposal goes to the Board for WWWOOSSP. Highway work requires VDOT prequalification. See [Who regulates construction](#who-regulates-construction).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How much does it cost to get licensed?">
        Class A: **\$360** initial, **\$240** renewal. Class B: **\$345** initial, **\$225** renewal. Class C: **\$210** initial, **\$195** renewal. Individual tradesman licenses: **\$130** initial, **\$90**--**\$135** renewal. All fees include Recovery Fund assessments. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the bonding and financial requirements?">
        Class A requires **\$45,000** net worth. Class B requires **\$15,000** net worth. Class A and B applicants may provide a **\$50,000** surety bond in lieu of financial documentation. The transaction recovery fund charges **\$25** initially and up to **\$50** additional at renewal. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Can I use my out-of-state license in Virginia?">
        Electrical has the most agreements — full reciprocity with North Carolina and limited reciprocity with Alabama, DC, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia. HVAC has limited reciprocity with Maryland. Plumbing/gas fitting has limited reciprocity with WSSC only. See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Do subcontractors need their own license?">
        Subcontractors of licensed contractors in residential building, commercial building, and home improvement specialties may work up to **\$25,000** per project without their own license. This exemption does NOT apply to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas fitting, elevator/escalator, accessibility equipment, water well, or landscape irrigation work. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Virginia require a license for roofing work?">
        Yes. Roofing is a specialty service classification under the Board for Contractors. Work exceeding **\$1,000** requires a contractor business license with the Roofing specialty. See [Types of licenses](#types-of-licenses).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Virginia require a license for residential work?">
        Yes. Residential building is a major classification. Work exceeding **\$1,000** requires a contractor business license. The class (A/B/C) depends on your contract size and annual volume. See [Types of licenses](#types-of-licenses).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What is the Qualified Individual and Designated Employee requirement?">
        Every licensed firm must have a Qualified Individual (QI) with trade-specific credentials for each specialty on the license. Class A and B applicants also need a Designated Employee (DE) who passes the business exam and an 8-hour pre-license education course. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="How does Virginia's licensing model compare to other states?">
        Virginia uses a centralized DPOR model with a class-based system (A/B/C) — structurally clean compared to multi-board states. The **\$1,000** threshold is among the lowest nationally. The dual-layer system (business license + individual tradesman license) and the QI/DE requirements are distinctive structural features. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Virginia's $1,000 threshold compare to other states?">
        The **\$1,000** threshold is one of the lowest in the country. Most states trigger at much higher values: Alabama at **\$100,000**, Mississippi at **\$50,000**, Tennessee at **\$25,000**, North Carolina at **\$40,000**. Only a few states match Virginia's low entry point. For cross-state comparison, see [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What types of construction work are regulated at the state vs. local level?">
        Virginia regulates most construction at the state level through the Board for Contractors. Separate DPOR boards handle asbestos/lead and wastewater. VDOT handles highway prequalification. Water well and landscape irrigation are regulated regardless of dollar amount. The subcontractor exemption creates a limited carve-out for non-trade work under **\$25,000**.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does the class system interact with financial qualification?">
        Class A requires **\$45,000** net worth (or **\$50,000** surety bond). Class B requires **\$15,000** net worth (or **\$50,000** surety bond). Class C has no net worth requirement. Class A and B require a CPA audit or review, or documentation of assets. The system creates clear financial tiers tied to contract capacity. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What license classifications does Virginia use?">
        Six major categories: Residential Building, Commercial Building, Highway/Heavy, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC. Plus an extensive list of specialty services including 45+ categories from Alternative Energy Systems to Water Well/Pump. Individual tradesman licenses cover journeyman and master levels for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas fitting, and certified specialties. See [Types of licenses](#types-of-licenses).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does reciprocity work in Virginia?">
        Reciprocity is trade-specific. Electrical is the most developed: full reciprocity with North Carolina, limited with 5 other jurisdictions (Alabama, DC, Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia). HVAC has limited reciprocity with Maryland only. Plumbing/gas fitting is limited to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What exam and CE requirements exist?">
        Class A and B require a DE who passes the business exam plus 8-hour pre-license education. Individual tradesmen need trade-specific exams. CE ranges from 1 hour (gas fitters) to 8 hours (elevator/accessibility mechanics, water well providers, fire sprinkler inspectors). Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC workers need 3 hours per renewal. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the renewal cycles?">
        Contractor business licenses and individual tradesman licenses both renew biennially. VDOT prequalification renews annually. CE must be completed before renewal. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does the subcontractor exemption work structurally?">
        Virginia's **\$25,000** subcontractor exemption is unusual. It only applies to non-regulated trades under residential building, commercial building, and home improvement specialties. All regulated trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas fitting, elevator/escalator, accessibility, water well, landscape irrigation) are excluded. This creates a split where general labor subs have a carve-out but specialty subs do not.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Virginia compare to other Southern states?">
        Virginia's centralized DPOR model is cleaner than Alabama's 8-board or North Carolina's 7-board systems. The **\$1,000** threshold is the lowest in the South. The class system (A/B/C) is structurally similar to North Carolina's tiers but uses contract caps rather than financial-capacity-based project limits. See the [South region guide](/docs/jurisdictions/regions/south).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Start with your goal

Pick the card that matches what you need right now. Each one links to the relevant section on this page.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Is licensure triggered?" icon="search" href="#construction-work-regulated">
    Start with the \$1,000 threshold, the subcontractor exemption, and the class system.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Find the right regulator" icon="building" href="#who-regulates-construction">
    Use the regulator directory to route your question to the correct Virginia board.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Application and renewal details" icon="clipboard-list" href="#requirements">
    Exams, fees, bonds, continuing education, and renewal cycles for each class and trade.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reciprocity direction" icon="arrow-left-right" href="#reciprocal-agreements">
    Find out which trades have reciprocal agreements with neighboring states.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Special considerations

Different roles need different things from a Virginia page. Use the tab that matches your situation to see what matters most before you read the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <Tip>
      Start with contract value. Virginia's **\$1,000** threshold is among the lowest in the country, and the class system (A/B/C) determines your filing requirements.
    </Tip>

    * The general trigger is **\$1,000** — almost all construction work requires a license.
    * Subcontractors of licensed contractors in residential building, commercial building, and home improvement specialties may work up to **\$25,000** without their own license, unless the work involves plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas fitting, elevator/escalator, accessibility equipment, water well, or landscape irrigation.
    * Water well and landscape irrigation contractors must be licensed regardless of dollar amount.
    * Every licensed firm must have a Qualified Individual (QI) with trade-specific credentials and experience.
    * Class A and B applicants need a Designated Employee who passes the business exam and an 8-hour pre-license education course.
    * Class A and B applicants can provide a **\$50,000** surety bond in lieu of financial documentation.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <Info>
      Virginia is best understood as a centralized DPOR model with a class-based system and separate boards for asbestos/lead and wastewater.
    </Info>

    * Four agencies regulate construction: VDOT, Board for Contractors, Board for ALHI, and Board for WWWOOSSP.
    * The Board for Contractors under DPOR handles the vast majority of licensing, including individual tradesman licenses.
    * Electrical reciprocity is the most developed — full with North Carolina, limited with five other jurisdictions.
    * The transaction recovery fund (**\$25** initial, up to **\$50** additional at renewal) provides consumer protection with **\$20,000** / **\$40,000** payout limits.
    * The QI and DE requirements are structural — they apply to the firm, not just to the individual applicant.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Readiness checklist

Four things you need to confirm before you can treat Virginia as "ready" for a bid or an application. If any of these are unclear, you are not ready yet.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Classify the project lane" icon="tag">
    Identify whether the work is general construction, a regulated trade, asbestos/lead, sewage disposal, or highway-related.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply the right threshold and class test" icon="receipt">
    Check `$1,000` as the general trigger. Determine your class: A (unlimited), B (`$120,000` single / `$750,000` annual), or C (`$10,000` single / `$150,000` annual). Check the `$25,000` subcontractor exemption if applicable.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Route to the correct regulator" icon="building">
    Use the regulator directory below. Most work goes through the Board for Contractors, but asbestos/lead, wastewater, and highway work have their own boards.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the requirement set" icon="clipboard-check">
    Confirm QI credentials, DE exam, pre-license education, fees, bond or financial documentation, CE, and renewal rules for the exact class and trade before filing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  If you can identify lane, class, regulator, and requirement set, you have the minimum package needed for a Virginia readiness check.
</Check>

## Navigation

Use these links to jump to related cross-state comparisons and workflows.

* [New state evaluation](/docs/workflows/new-state-evaluation) if you are screening Virginia for the first time.
* [Multi-state bid readiness](/docs/workflows/multi-state-bid-readiness) if you need to compare Virginia with nearby jurisdictions.
* [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds) or [prequalification patterns](/docs/compare/prequalification) for cross-state context.

## Construction work regulated

Virginia requires a contractor license for construction work exceeding **\$1,000**. The class system caps the contract value and annual volume for each license tier. Several regulated trades require individual licenses on top of (or instead of) the business license.

| Work lane                               | What triggers regulation                                                                                                                                |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| General construction                    | Contract value exceeding **\$1,000**                                                                                                                    |
| Subcontractor of licensed contractor    | Exempt up to **\$25,000** per project (only for residential building, commercial building, and home improvement specialties; excludes regulated trades) |
| Water well / landscape irrigation       | License required regardless of dollar amount                                                                                                            |
| Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas fitting | Individual tradesman license required; work over **\$1,000** also requires a contractor business license                                                |
| Residential building energy analysis    | Firm license required                                                                                                                                   |
| Asbestos and lead remediation           | Separate license from Board for ALHI                                                                                                                    |
| Sewage disposal systems                 | Separate license from Board for WWWOOSSP                                                                                                                |
| Highway and bridge (VDOT)               | VDOT prequalification and certification required                                                                                                        |

<Note>
  Individuals may use their journeyman or master license to perform work under **\$1,000** without a contractor business license — except for water well providers, elevator mechanics, accessibility mechanics, and residential building energy analysts, who always require a business license.
</Note>

## Common determination scenarios

If you are trying to figure out where to start, expand the scenario that is closest to your situation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Commercial or residential construction" icon="building">
    Determine contract value and annual volume to identify your class (A, B, or C). All applicants need a Qualified Individual with trade-specific experience and credentials. Class A and B require a Designated Employee, pre-license education, and financial documentation or a **\$50,000** surety bond.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Subcontractor working under a licensed contractor" icon="house">
    If you are performing residential building, commercial building, or home improvement specialty work for a licensed contractor, you may work up to **\$25,000** per project without your own license. This exemption does not apply to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas fitting, elevator/escalator, accessibility equipment, water well, or landscape irrigation work.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Individual tradesperson (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas)" icon="bolt">
    You need an individual journeyman or master license from the Board for Contractors. You can perform work under **\$1,000** with just the individual license. Work over **\$1,000** requires the employer to hold a contractor business license with the matching specialty.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Highway or bridge project for VDOT" icon="road">
    Prequalify through VDOT's Construction Division. You must submit experience, equipment, safety records, and annual financial statements. Bidding capability is based on safety record and past VDOT performance. Processing takes approximately 30-60 days. If the highway work is not a VDOT project, a Board for Contractors license is required instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Reciprocity request" icon="arrow-left-right">
    Ask which trade is involved. Electrical has the most agreements — full reciprocity with North Carolina and limited reciprocity with five other jurisdictions. HVAC has limited reciprocity with Maryland. Plumbing/gas fitting has limited reciprocity with WSSC.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Who regulates construction

Virginia routes construction regulation through 4 agencies. The Board for Contractors under DPOR handles the vast majority of licensing. Use this directory to find the board that owns the lane you need.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Highway and bridge prequalification — VDOT" icon="road">
    1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

    **Phone:** (804) 786-2938 or (804) 786-0747

    **Website:** [vdot.virginia.gov/doing-business/business-opportunities/highway-contractors](https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/doing-business/business-opportunities/highway-contractors/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Contractor and tradesman licensing — DPOR Board for Contractors" icon="building">
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233-1485

    **Phone:** (804) 367-8511 | **Fax:** (866) 430-1033

    **Website:** [dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors](http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos and lead abatement — DPOR Board for ALHI" icon="flame">
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233

    **Phone:** (804) 367-8595 | **Fax:** (866) 350-5354

    **Website:** [dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/ALHI](http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/ALHI/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Sewage disposal systems — DPOR Board for WWWOOSSP" icon="tool">
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233

    **Phone:** (804) 367-8595 | **Fax:** (866) 350-5354

    **Website:** [dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/WWWOOSSP](http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/WWWOOSSP/)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Requirements

Virginia's requirements vary significantly by license class and trade. The Board for Contractors handles both business entity licenses (Class A/B/C) and individual tradesman licenses. Expand the section that applies to your situation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Contractor Business Licenses (Class A / B / C)" icon="building" defaultOpen={true}>
    | Requirement               | Detail                                                                                                        |
    | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | License issued to         | Business entity (not transferable)                                                                            |
    | Qualified Individual (QI) | Required for each specialty on the license; trade-related QIs must hold a master-level license in that trade  |
    | Designated Employee (DE)  | Required for Class A and B; must pass the business exam                                                       |
    | Pre-license education     | 8-hour Board-approved course required for Class A and B                                                       |
    | Financial documentation   | CPA audit or review, or documentation of assets; alternatively, a **\$50,000** surety bond                    |
    | Transaction recovery fund | Initial assessment of **\$25**; additional up to **\$50** at renewal when fund balance is below **\$400,000** |
    | Recovery fund payouts     | **\$20,000** per claimant, **\$40,000** per contractor                                                        |

    **Class limits and net worth requirements:**

    | Class   | Single contract limit | Annual limit  | Required net worth |
    | ------- | --------------------- | ------------- | ------------------ |
    | Class A | Unlimited             | Unlimited     | **\$45,000**       |
    | Class B | **\$120,000**         | **\$750,000** | **\$15,000**       |
    | Class C | **\$10,000**          | **\$150,000** | N/A                |

    **Licensing fees:**

    | Fee type      | Class A   | Class B   | Class C   | Energy Analyst Firm |
    | ------------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | ------------------- |
    | Initial       | **\$360** | **\$345** | **\$210** | **\$210**           |
    | Renewal       | **\$240** | **\$225** | **\$195** | **\$195**           |
    | Reinstatement | **\$405** | **\$460** | **\$405** | **\$405**           |

    <Note>
      All fees include Recovery Fund assessments, except energy analyst firms, which do not pay into the fund. If a business changes its form of entity, a new license must be obtained.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Individual Tradesman Licenses" icon="bolt">
    Individual licenses are issued at journeyman and master levels for plumbing, electrical, gas fitting (LP gas, natural gas), and HVAC. Certifications are issued for water well system providers, backflow prevention device workers, elevator mechanics, accessibility mechanics, residential building energy analysts, and automatic fire sprinkler inspectors.

    | Fee type                         | Amount                 |
    | -------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
    | Initial license                  | **\$130**              |
    | Renewal                          | **\$90** -- **\$135**  |
    | Reinstatement (includes renewal) | **\$140** -- **\$185** |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Continuing Education" icon="building">
    All tradesmen and individual license holders must complete continuing education to renew, except certified backflow prevention device workers.

    | Trade                                 | CE hours per renewal                         |
    | ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
    | Plumbers                              | 3 hours                                      |
    | Electricians                          | 3 hours                                      |
    | HVAC workers                          | 3 hours                                      |
    | Gas fitters                           | 1 hour (total for NGF, LPG, or GFC licenses) |
    | Certified elevator mechanics          | 8 hours                                      |
    | Certified accessibility mechanics     | 8 hours                                      |
    | Certified water well system providers | 8 hours                                      |
    | Automatic fire sprinkler inspectors   | 8 hours                                      |

    <Note>
      CE courses must be based on the current Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and specific to the trade — for example, electricians cover the National Electrical Code; plumbers cover the International Plumbing Code.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Highway Prequalification (VDOT)" icon="road">
    | Requirement        | Detail                                                                                                            |
    | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Submission         | Experience, equipment information, safety record documentation, and annual financial statement                    |
    | Bidding capability | Based on safety record and past VDOT performance reports                                                          |
    | Processing time    | Application takes approximately 30 days; prequalification can take up to 60 days after receipt of all information |
    | Renewal            | Annual                                                                                                            |
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Reciprocal agreements

Virginia has trade-specific reciprocity, with electrical being the most developed. Agreements vary from full reciprocity to limited arrangements. Always confirm current status with the Board for Contractors.

<Info>
  Reciprocity in Virginia is trade-specific. Electrical has the most agreements; HVAC and plumbing/gas have limited arrangements with specific neighbors.
</Info>

| Trade                    | Reciprocal jurisdictions                                         | Coverage                                         |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Electrical (full)        | North Carolina                                                   | <Badge color="green">1 state</Badge>             |
| Electrical (limited)     | Alabama, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia | <Badge color="green">5 jurisdictions</Badge>     |
| HVAC                     | Maryland (limited)                                               | <Badge color="yellow">1 state — limited</Badge>  |
| Plumbing and gas fitting | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (limited)                | <Badge color="yellow">1 entity — limited</Badge> |

<Accordion title="Virginia's electrical reciprocity has two tiers" icon="arrow-left-right">
  * **Full reciprocity with North Carolina** covers electrical contractors and tradesmen.
  * **Limited reciprocity with Alabama, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia** covers electrical tradesmen only.
  * HVAC reciprocity with Maryland is limited.
  * Plumbing and gas fitting reciprocity is limited to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), not the state of Maryland as a whole.
</Accordion>

## Types of licenses

Virginia offers one of the broadest credential catalogs in the country, organized by major categories and a long list of specialty services. Use this section to confirm the exact license name for an application or comparison.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Major Categories" icon="building">
    * Residential Building
    * Commercial Building
    * Highway/Heavy
    * Electrical
    * Plumbing
    * HVAC
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Specialty Services" icon="tool">
    * Accessibility Services
    * Accessibility Services (LULA Endorsement)
    * Alternative Energy Systems
    * Alternative Sewage Disposal System
    * Asbestos Contracting
    * Asphalt Paving and Sealcoating
    * Billboard/Sign
    * Blast/Explosive
    * Commercial Improvement
    * Concrete
    * Conventional Sewage Disposal System
    * Drug Lab Remediation
    * Drywall
    * Electronic/Communication Services
    * Elevator/Escalator
    * Environmental Monitoring Wells
    * Environmental Specialties
    * Equipment/Machinery
    * Farm Improvement
    * Finish Carpentry
    * Fire Alarm Services
    * Fire Sprinklers
    * Fire Suppression
    * Flooring and Floor Covering
    * Framing Subcontractor
    * Gas Fitting
    * Glass and Glazing
    * Home Improvement
    * Industrialized Buildings
    * Insulation and Weather Stripping
    * Landscape Irrigation
    * Landscape Services
    * Lead Abatement
    * Liquefied Petroleum Gas
    * Manufactured Homes
    * Marine Facilities
    * Masonry
    * Miscellaneous
    * Natural Gas Fitting
    * Painting and Wall Covering Provider
    * Radon Mitigation
    * Recreational Facilities
    * Refrigeration
    * Roofing
    * Steel Erection
    * Swimming Pool Construction
    * Tile, Marble, Ceramic, and Terrazzo
    * Underground Utility and Excavating
    * Vessel Construction
    * Water Well/Pump
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Individual Licenses" icon="bolt">
    * Journeyman Plumber
    * Master Plumber
    * Journeyman Electrician
    * Master Electrician
    * Journeyman Gas Fitter
    * Master Gas Fitter
    * Journeyman LP Gas Fitter
    * Master LP Gas Fitter
    * Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter
    * Master Natural Gas Fitter
    * Journeyman HVAC
    * Master HVAC
    * Trainee Water Well System Provider
    * Journeyman Water Well System Provider
    * Master Water Well System Provider
    * Certified Backflow Prevention Device Worker
    * Certified Elevator Mechanic
    * Certified Accessibility Mechanic
    * Certified Accessibility Mechanic (LULA Endorsement)
    * Residential Building Energy Analyst
    * Automatic Fire Sprinkler Inspector
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## See also

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="South region guide" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/south">
    Browse all South jurisdictions for comparison.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contractors guide" icon="hard-hat" href="/docs/personas/contractor">
    Cross-state guidance for contractors evaluating new jurisdictions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regulators guide" icon="shield-check" href="/docs/personas/regulatory-staff">
    Cross-state guidance for comparing regulatory models and agency structures.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**Neighboring jurisdictions with reciprocity ties:**

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="North Carolina" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/north-carolina">
    Full electrical reciprocity with Virginia for contractors and tradesmen.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Maryland" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/maryland">
    Limited electrical and HVAC reciprocity, plus WSSC plumbing/gas fitting agreement.
  </Card>

  <Card title="West Virginia" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/west-virginia">
    Limited electrical tradesman reciprocity with Virginia.
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