Official sources and verification (10)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardVermont Office of Professional Regulation
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
Your registration to conduct business in the State of Vermont is different than your requirement to register with the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).
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Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://sos.vermont.gov/residential-contractors/apply-renew
Residential Contractor applications and renewals are processed online via OPR’s Online Services System
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Qualifications / InsuranceMaintain liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
Maintain liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
A copy of your minimum liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 aggregate.
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RenewalMarch 31st of Odd Years
March 31st of Odd Years Applies to: Residential contractor registrations
Residential Contractor – Individual $75 $75 March 31st of ... Residential Contractor – Business $250 $250 Odd Years
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Agency guidanceResidential contractors must register for construction valued at $10,000 or more including labor and materials; residential contracting includes roofing on dwellings or buildings with four or fewer dwelling units.
Residential contractors must register for construction valued at $10,000 or more including labor and materials; residential contracting includes roofing on dwellings or buildings with four or fewer dwelling units.
Residential Contracting is defined as to build, demolish, or alter a residential dwelling unit, or a building or premises with four or fewer residential dwelling units and includes the following: ... Roofing ... any residential contractor who performs residential construction where the estimated value is $10,000 or more, inclusive of labor and materials.
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Agency guidanceSubcontractors hired by another contractor rather than directly by the homeowner are not required to register with OPR.
Subcontractors hired by another contractor rather than directly by the homeowner are not required to register with OPR.
If you are a subcontractor and you are contracted by another contractor and not the homeowner directly, you are not required to register with OPR.
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Agency guidanceInitial registration fees are $75 for individuals and $250 for business organizations.
Initial registration fees are $75 for individuals and $250 for business organizations.
Individual Registration fees - The registration fee for individuals is $75.00 Businesses Registration fees - The registration fee for business organizations is $250.00
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Agency guidanceIndividual registration is for self-employed contractors without employees; business registration is for contractors with employees.
Individual registration is for self-employed contractors without employees; business registration is for contractors with employees.
Individual Registrations are for residential contractors who are self-employed and do not have any employees. Business Registrations are for contractors who have employees working for them.
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Agency guidanceResidential contractor registration renewal costs $75 for individuals or $250 for businesses.
Residential contractor registration renewal costs $75 for individuals or $250 for businesses.
Residential Contractor – Individual $75 $75 ... Residential Contractor – Business $250 $250
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