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Key Facts: VA Contractor Business Exams Exam

24 / 18 / 48m

Virginia Portion

PSI bulletin

50 / 35 / 100m

General Portion

PSI bulletin

24 / 17 / 60m

Advanced Portion

PSI bulletin

$40 / $72 / $85

One / Two / Three Portions

PSI bulletin

A: 3 | B: 2 | C: 0

Required DE Portions

DPOR / PSI

Class A requires the Virginia (24 items, 18 pass, 48 minutes), General (50 items, 35 pass, 100 minutes), and Advanced (24 items, 17 pass, 60 minutes) portions. Class B requires Virginia and General. Class C does not require these business portions. The portions are open book, and PSI charges $40 for one, $72 for two, or $85 for three.

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1Which agency administers contractor licensing in Virginia?
A.Virginia Department of Labor
B.Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
C.Virginia Building Commission
D.Virginia Department of Commerce
Explanation: The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) administers contractor licensing through the Board for Contractors, located at 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233.
2Virginia contractor licenses are issued to which entity?
A.Individual persons only
B.Business entities regardless of the number of employees
C.Only corporations
D.Only LLCs
Explanation: Virginia contractor licenses are issued to business entities, regardless of the number of people employed by the business, and NOT to individuals. The business must designate qualified individuals and designated employees.
3How many classes of contractor licenses does Virginia DPOR issue?
A.Two (A and B)
B.Three (A, B, and C)
C.Four (A, B, C, and D)
D.Five
Explanation: Virginia DPOR issues three classes of contractor licenses under Va. Code § 54.1-1100: Class A (single contract/project $150,000 or more, or $1 million or more in any 12-month period), Class B ($30,000 to under $150,000 single, or $250,000 to under $1 million annual), and Class C (over $1,000 but under $30,000 single, or under $250,000 annual).
4What is the minimum experience requirement for a Qualified Individual on a Virginia Class A contractor license?
A.1 year
B.3 years
C.5 years
D.10 years
Explanation: The Qualified Individual for a Virginia Class A license must have at least 5 years of experience in the appropriate classification or specialty designation.
5What is the minimum experience requirement for a Qualified Individual on a Virginia Class B contractor license?
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.5 years
Explanation: The Qualified Individual for a Virginia Class B license must have at least 3 years of experience in the appropriate classification or specialty designation.
6What is the minimum experience requirement for a Qualified Individual on a Virginia Class C contractor license?
A.No experience required
B.1 year
C.2 years
D.3 years
Explanation: The Qualified Individual for a Virginia Class C license must have at least 1 year of experience in the appropriate classification or specialty designation.
7Does Virginia accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors?
A.No, only state-specific exams
B.Yes, for the Commercial Building Classification (CBC) since January 2016
C.Only for residential contractors
D.Only for mechanical contractors
Explanation: Virginia may accept an eligible NASCLA score toward the Commercial Building Classification (CBC) technical requirement. That does not create one blanket NASCLA licensing exam or replace the Designated Employee path: Class A normally requires the Virginia, General, and Advanced business portions, while Class B requires Virginia and General, unless a specific Board-approved waiver applies.
8What pre-license education must Virginia contractor license applicants complete?
A.A 4-hour safety course
B.An 8-hour Board-approved Virginia Contractor Basic Business course
C.A 16-hour construction management course
D.No education is required for Class C
Explanation: DPOR requires all Class A, B, and C applicants to complete eight hours of Board-approved pre-license education. For Class A and B, a member of responsible management or the Designated Employee must complete it; for Class C, a member of responsible management must complete it. The course is separate from the Class A/B PSI business exams.
9What is the application fee for a Virginia Class A contractor license?
A.$235
B.$380
C.$400
D.$500
Explanation: Per 18VAC50-22-100 (fees effective 2025), the Class A initial application fee is $400. Class B is $380 and Class C is $235. A separate $25 Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund assessment is also required with each initial license application under Va. Code § 54.1-1119.
10What is a 'Qualified Individual' in Virginia contractor licensing?
A.The business owner
B.A person with the required experience who is a full-time employee or member of responsible management for each license classification
C.An insurance agent
D.The project architect
Explanation: A Qualified Individual must have the required years of experience, be a full-time employee (working 30+ hours/week) or a member of Responsible Management, and pass required examinations for each classification.

About the VA Contractor Business Exams Exam

Virginia Class A and Class B contractor applicants name a Designated Employee who must pass the PSI business portions required for the class. Class C does not take these Designated Employee portions.

Exam sponsor: Virginia Board for Contractors / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Class A: Virginia + General + Advanced; Class B: Virginia + General; Class C: no Designated Employee business portions

Time Limit

48 minutes Virginia; 100 minutes General; 60 minutes Advanced

Passing Score

Virginia 18/24; General 35/50; Advanced 17/24

Exam / Certification Fees

$40 one PSI portion; $72 two portions; $85 three portions

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. DPOR and PSI do not publish one current first-attempt pass rate for these portions. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

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Virginia Portion

24 items; 18 correct to pass; 48 minutes; required for Class A and Class B.

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General Portion

50 items; 35 correct to pass; 100 minutes; required for Class A and Class B.

Not published

Advanced Portion

24 items; 17 correct to pass; 60 minutes; required only for Class A.

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  • Passing score: Virginia 18/24; General 35/50; Advanced 17/24
  • Assessment: Class A: Virginia + General + Advanced; Class B: Virginia + General; Class C: no Designated Employee business portions
  • Time limit: 48 minutes Virginia; 100 minutes General; 60 minutes Advanced
  • Exam / certification fees: $40 one PSI portion; $72 two portions; $85 three portions Official sources

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VA Contractor Business Exams: Suggested Study Strategy

1Start by identifying whether the application is Class A, B, or C and which PSI portions that class requires
2Use the separate item count, passing score, and timer for each portion
3Study from the current PSI reference list because all three portions are open book
4Keep license class, classification or specialty, Designated Employee, and Qualified Individual roles distinct
5Memorize current § 54.1-1100 monetary thresholds and 5/3/1 Qualified Individual experience rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Which PSI business portions does each Virginia contractor class require?

Class A requires Virginia, General, and Advanced. Class B requires Virginia and General. Class C does not require the Designated Employee business portions.

What are the current item counts, passing scores, and time limits?

Virginia is 24 items with 18 correct required in 48 minutes; General is 50 items with 35 correct required in 100 minutes; Advanced is 24 items with 17 correct required in 60 minutes.

How much do the PSI portions cost?

The current bulletin lists $40 for one portion, $72 for two portions, and $85 for three portions.

Is there one universal four-year experience requirement?

No. The Qualified Individual experience minimum is class-specific: 5 years for Class A, 3 years for Class B, and 1 year for Class C.

Does a NASCLA commercial building score replace the Virginia business portions?

No. Virginia may accept an eligible NASCLA score for the Commercial Building Classification technical requirement, but a Class A or B Designated Employee still must satisfy the Virginia business-portion path unless a specific Board-approved waiver applies.