In Virginia, verify a contractor’s license through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) License Lookup at www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup. Confirm three things: (1) the license is active and unexpired; (2) the class is adequate for your project’s value — a Class A license carries no dollar limit, Class B is limited to single projects under a defined threshold and an annual cap, and Class C covers only smaller projects; and (3) the license carries the correct specialty designation for the work (for example RBC for residential building). Under Virginia Code §54.1-1100, contracting for or bidding on work without a license, or without the proper class of license for the value of the work, is prohibited. Först Consulting Group can research a contractor’s licensing and permit history on your behalf.