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A Step by Step Guide to Obtaining a Contractor's License in Virginia (part 2)

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 In our last Blog we went over first five steps in the process of obtaining a Contractors' License. We will continue with the rest of the steps in this Blog.

Step Six – Complete the pre-license education course

All applicants for a contractor license are required to have either a member of Responsible Management or their Designated Employee (for Class A and Class B) successfully complete a pre-license education course that has been approved by the Board for Contractors. There are several dozen approved courses that are available that can be used to meet this requirement. Most are given in the classroom, but some providers offer online or correspondence courses. While the Board approves these courses, the providers are permitted to set their own fees, schedules, and locations, so you should check the list of providers and contact the ones that best meet your needs. You can download a list of approved providers from the DPOR website at http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors/#pre-license. 

Step Seven – Complete the entire application

It is important that all items on the application be completed. Failing to complete an item will result in a delay in the processing of your application. If you have a question about an item on any application form, you can email the Board for Contractors at contractor@dpor.virginia.gov, or call the licensing staff at (804) 367-8511.  Some of the questions may require that you provide additional documentation. Please be sure to carefully read what additional information may be needed, as failure to provide everything that is required will result in a delay in processing your application. 

Step Eight – Send the application to the Board with the appropriate fee

You must submit the appropriate fee along with your application. Each form has the fee that must be submitted listed on the first page of that form. Applications received without a fee are returned to the applicant and no additional action is taken. If you send in the wrong fee, it may delay the processing of your application. 

Step Nine – Be patient while the Board processes your application

Applications are processed on a first in – first out basis, and the average processing time for most applications is approximately 30 days. If your application is complete and you have met all of the eligibility requirements, the license will be issued at the initial review and will be mailed to you. If your application is incomplete, then a letter will be sent to you indicating what was missing and what is needed to finish the review and issue your license. Please note that if an application involves someone with a past criminal history, past adverse financial history, or past disciplinary history, it is considered a non-routine application and often involves an extra step or two in order to be processed. Most of the time this does not result in a delay in the processing of the application, but some non-routine applications must be reviewed by the Board for Contractors at one of their scheduled meetings. If your application must be reviewed by the Board, you will be notified and information will be provided to you regarding the process in place to get your application processed. 

Freedom Business School is approved by the Board for Contrators as provider of the pre-license education. We offer an online course that can be taken at home or office at your own pace. We also offer preparation courses for Class A and B contractors exams. Please, visit our website to get more information and details on these courses at https://freedombusinessschool.com/courses/contractors-license-virginia-arizona
You can always count on our Student Support associates to answer any questions you may have.

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