How to check a contractor's license in Virginia
The Virginia contractor license is kept by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors. Checking it takes about two minutes and is free.
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Four steps
- Ask the contractor for the exact business name and the Virginia contractor license number, in writing.
- Search the official lookup by license number, or by business name (some lookups also take a city or ZIP code) if you have no number.
- Check that the name on the record matches the name on your contract, and that the status is active today. If the record lists complaints or disciplinary actions, read them before you sign.
- Put the number on the contract. If something looks wrong, ask before you pay a deposit.
If you cannot find them
Ask the contractor which name the Virginia contractor license is under: businesses often register under a legal name that differs from the name on their truck or website. If they cannot give you a number, treat that as a warning sign.
Where to complain
Problems with a contractor go to the Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
What our checks found
We have matched 280 Virginia businesses on Renovexus to an active Virginia contractor license, checked on October 18, 2026. Each profile shows the number and the date. A business we have not matched may still be licensed: confirm on the official lookup. How we verify.
License-checked pros in Virginia
- 100 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerHerndon, VA
Open Saturdays“project management”“bathroom remodel”“kitchen remodel”On their website: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling
- 98 score
Verified licenseKitchen & Bath ShowroomManassas, VA
Open Saturdays“bathroom renovation”“cleanliness”“master bathroom remodel”On their website: kitchen remodeling, kitchen renovation, bathroom remodeling
- 98 score
Verified licenseBathroom RemodelerLorton, VA
Open Saturdays“thoroughness”“courteous staff”“problem diagnosis”On their website: bathroom remodel
- 98 score
Verified licenseKitchen & Bath ShowroomAlexandria, VA
Open Saturdays“bathroom remodel”“project management”“designer”On their website: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling
- 97 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerSterling, VA
Open Saturdays“punctuality”“professional crew”“master bathroom remodel”On their website: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling
- 97 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerGlen Allen, VA
“bathroom renovation”“courteous team”“scheduling”On their website: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling
- 97 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerVienna, VA
Open Saturdays“professional crew”“basement renovation”“ahead of schedule completion”On their website: kitchen remodeling, kitchen renovation, bathroom remodeling
- 97 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerChantilly, VA
Open Saturdays“responsiveness”“knowledgeable staff”“real estate agent”On their website: design build, free estimate
- 97 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerWoodbridge, VA
“gutter guards”“siding replacement”“competitive pricing”On their website: licensed & insured, family owned
Common questions
How do I look up a contractor license in Virginia?
Use the official lookup run by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors (https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup). Search by license or registration number if you have it, otherwise by business name, then check that the name matches your contract and the status is active.
What if I cannot find the contractor?
Ask the contractor which name the Virginia contractor license is under: businesses often register under a legal name that differs from the name on their truck or website. If they cannot give you a number, treat that as a warning sign.
How does Renovexus check licenses?
We match listed businesses to the Virginia contractor license records and show the number and the date we checked on each matched profile. 280 Virginia businesses on Renovexus show an active record so far. A business we have not matched may still be licensed: confirm on the official lookup.
Where do I file a complaint about a contractor in Virginia?
Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection: https://www.oag.state.va.us/consumer-protection/.
Are you a Virginia contractor?
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