Virginia Contractor License Reciprocity
Virginia has reciprocity agreements with 7 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Virginia license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Virginia License
Electrical contractor trade exam waiver. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. Current valid license required.
Electrical license reciprocity — equivalent Virginia electrical licenses accepted.
Trade exam waiver. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Reciprocity for multiple contractor classifications; must pass WV Business and Law exam and meet bonding/insurance requirements
States Whose Licenses Virginia Accepts
Reciprocity for electrician licensing — exam may be waived with verified active license
Reciprocity for master electrician and journeyman/master HVAC license examinations
Reciprocity for journeyman and master electrician tradesman licenses
Examination agreement for journeyman and master plumbers and gas fitters (WSSC service area)
Working in Virginia with an out-of-state company?
Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Virginia before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.
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