How to get a contractor license in Vermont
The short version: 1) Apply online 2) Insurance and contracts. (source: OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the OPR website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Use OPR's Find a Professional to look up a residential contractor or download the roster. Any sanctions are public. (source: OPR: Residential Contractors (opens in a new tab), source: OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Apply online Apply through OPR Online Services with proof of your registered business name. (source: OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
- Insurance and contracts Upload proof of $1,000,000/$2,000,000 liability insurance and attest you use written contracts. (source: OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Individual registration | $75 (source: OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab)) |
| Business registration | $250 (source: OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
- Workers' comp: Not stated by OPR
- General liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
(source: OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- OPR: Residential Contractors (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- OPR: Residential Contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- OPR Initial Licensing, Renewal Fees and Dates (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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