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How to Get a Roofing contractor License in Virginia (2026)

Quick answer

The ROC roofing specialty covers installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials forming watertight, weather-resistant roofs and decks.

Renewal

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.

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Experience

The qualified individual needs one year of experience for Class C, three years for Class B, or five years for Class A in the classification or specialty.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Board for Contractors Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Board for Contractors
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  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    Eight hours of pre-license education: for Class A/B, a member of responsible management or the designated employee; for Class C, a member of responsible management.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    In order to become licensed as a Contractor (Class A, Class B, or Class C), applicants must complete eight hours of pre-license education. For Class A and Class B applicants, the pre-license education must be completed by a member of responsible management or the designated employee. For Class C applicants, a member of responsible management must complete the pre-license education.
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    Experience

    The qualified individual needs one year of experience for Class C, three years for Class B, or five years for Class A in the classification or specialty.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Must have the minimum years of experience in the classification or specialty – 1 year for a Class C license, 3 years for a Class B license and 5 years for a Class A license.
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  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    A Step By Step Guide to Obtaining Your Contractor License
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  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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What else should I know?

Agency guidance

The ROC roofing specialty covers installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials forming watertight, weather-resistant roofs and decks.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
"Roofing contracting" (Abbr: ROC) means the service that provides for the installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials common to the industry that form a watertight, weather resistant surface for roofs and decks.
Official source

Agency guidance

Initial license fees for the ROC specialty: Class A $439.50, Class B $419.50, Class C $274.50.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Class A 1022 $439.50** Class B 1021 $419.50** Class C 1020 $274.50**
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Agency guidance

Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity; Class B applicants must document $15,000.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity. Class B applicants must document $15,000 in net worth/equity.
Official source

Agency guidance

Class A applies at $150,000 or more for one project or $1 million or more over 12 months. Class B covers $30,000–under $150,000 per project or $250,000–under $1 million over 12 months; Class C covers projects over $1,000 and below $30,000, with 12-month work below $250,000.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
"Class A contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $150,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is $1 million or more. "Class B contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $30,000 or more, but less than $150,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is $250,000 or more, but less than $1 million. "Class C contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $30,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is less than $250,000.
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When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Official source

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What does it cost?

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What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a roofing contractor license in Virginia?

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.

Source and quotation
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (11)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Board for Contractors Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/CONTRACTORS/

Board for Contractors
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/Contractors/A501-27LIC.pdf

A Step By Step Guide to Obtaining Your Contractor License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

Eight hours of pre-license education: for Class A/B, a member of responsible management or the designated employee; for Class C, a member of responsible management.

Eight hours of pre-license education: for Class A/B, a member of responsible management or the designated employee; for Class C, a member of responsible management.

In order to become licensed as a Contractor (Class A, Class B, or Class C), applicants must complete eight hours of pre-license education. For Class A and Class B applicants, the pre-license education must be completed by a member of responsible management or the designated employee. For Class C applicants, a member of responsible management must complete the pre-license education.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

The qualified individual needs one year of experience for Class C, three years for Class B, or five years for Class A in the classification or specialty.

The qualified individual needs one year of experience for Class C, three years for Class B, or five years for Class A in the classification or specialty.

Must have the minimum years of experience in the classification or specialty – 1 year for a Class C license, 3 years for a Class B license and 5 years for a Class A license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license. Applies to: Contractor licenses

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The ROC roofing specialty covers installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials forming watertight, weather-resistant roofs and decks.

The ROC roofing specialty covers installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials forming watertight, weather-resistant roofs and decks.

"Roofing contracting" (Abbr: ROC) means the service that provides for the installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials common to the industry that form a watertight, weather resistant surface for roofs and decks.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Initial license fees for the ROC specialty: Class A $439.50, Class B $419.50, Class C $274.50.

Initial license fees for the ROC specialty: Class A $439.50, Class B $419.50, Class C $274.50.

Class A 1022 $439.50** Class B 1021 $419.50** Class C 1020 $274.50**
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity; Class B applicants must document $15,000.

Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity; Class B applicants must document $15,000.

Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity. Class B applicants must document $15,000 in net worth/equity.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Class A applies at $150,000 or more for one project or $1 million or more over 12 months. Class B covers $30,000–under $150,000 per project or $250,000–under $1 million over 12 months; Class C covers projects over $1,000 and below $30,000, with 12-month work below $250,000.

Class A applies at $150,000 or more for one project or $1 million or more over 12 months. Class B covers $30,000–under $150,000 per project or $250,000–under $1 million over 12 months; Class C covers projects over $1,000 and below $30,000, with 12-month work below $250,000.

"Class A contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $150,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is $1 million or more. "Class B contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $30,000 or more, but less than $150,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is $250,000 or more, but less than $1 million. "Class C contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $30,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is less than $250,000.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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