Vermont Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Vermont.
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Vermont Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Vermont Asbestos Entity Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 for a single category + $150 for each additional category. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Certification of Asbestos Entities (Renewal) |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 for a single category + $150 for each additional category. |
| Due: | Annually |
Vermont Electrical Contractor License
Not required
Electrical Contracting Company licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont.
There is no state level license for electrical contractor firms in Vermont, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Vermont General Commercial Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont.
General commercial contractors may be licensed at the county and city level. There is no state level license.
Vermont Lead Abatement Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month the license was issued in. |
Vermont Lead Analytical Laboratory Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month the license was issued in. |
Vermont Lead Consulting Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month the license was issued in. |
Vermont Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont.
There is no state level license for HVAC firms in Vermont, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Vermont Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont.
There is no state level license for plumbing firms in Vermont, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Vermont Residential Contractor Registration - Business
| Agency: | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation |
| Law: | 26 V.S.A. § 5501(b) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 if applying prior to April 1, 2023; $200 if applying between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024; and $250 if applying any time thereafter. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
Vermont Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Vermont Asbestos Analyst Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Asbestos Inspector Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Asbestos Inspector Management Planner Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Asbestos Project Designer Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Asbestos Project Monitor Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Asbestos Supervisor Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Asbestos Worker Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Elevator Inspector License
| Agency: | Vermont Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Vermont Elevator Mechanic License
| Agency: | Vermont Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Vermont Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Vermont Division of Fire Safety - Electrician Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $115 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $115 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are not on the website. Information about renewal will be sent to eash licensee several months before renewal. |
Vermont Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | Vermont Division of Fire Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $90 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $90 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Vermont Lead Inspector Technician I Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Lead Abatement Contractor Individual Application Form (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Lead Inspector Technician II Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Lead Abatement Contractor Individual Application Form (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Lead Abatement Contractor Individual Application Form (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Lead Project Designer Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Lead Abatement Contractor Individual Application Form (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Lead Supervisor Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Lead Abatement Contractor Individual Application Form (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Lead Worker Certification
| Agency: | Vermont Environmental Health Division - Asbestos & Lead Regulatory Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Lead Abatement Contractor Individual Application Form (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Vermont Lift Mechanic License
| Agency: | Vermont Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Vermont Master Electrician License
| Agency: | Vermont Division of Fire Safety - Electrician Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Notes: | Renewal reminder will be mailed several months before renewal is due. No renewal application on the website. |
Vermont Master Plumber License
| Agency: | Vermont Division of Fire Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Vermont Residential Contractor Registration - Individual
| Agency: | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation |
| Law: | 26 V.S.A. § 5501(b) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 if applying prior to April 1, 2023; $50 if applying between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024; and $75 if applying any time thereafter. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Vermont Specialist Electrician License
| Agency: | Vermont Division of Fire Safety - Electrician Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $115 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $115 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Notes: | Renewal reminder will be mailed several months before renewal is due. No renewal application on the website. |
Vermont Specialist Plumber License
| Agency: | Vermont Division of Fire Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notarize: | Required |
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