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Vermont Secretary of State · checked 2026-10-21
Vermont Contractor Registration Requirements
Since April 1, 2023 (Act 182 of 2022), Vermont requires residential contractors to register with the Office of Professional Regulation. OPR handles unlawful and unprofessional conduct; it does not inspect construction quality or mediate disputes. Vermont uses a residential contractor registration for general contractors, not a skills license.
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Registration in Vermont
Vermont has one registration on this path: the Residential contractor registration.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REG Residential contractor registration | none stated | — | registration | No | Not printed |
Residential contractor registration (REG)
Register with OPR to perform residential construction where the estimated value is $10,000 or more, including labor and materials, and maintain liability insurance. The registration pages read mention no exam or experience requirement. Source: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Residential contractors: apply and renew.
Exam
The Vermont source lists no exam for this registration.
Fees, insurance and bond
The Vermont source read prints no dollar amounts for this registration. Application fees are in OPR's separate fee policy document, which was not read; the only amount on the page is $20 for a verification of licensure sent to another state.
Insurance: Registered contractors must maintain liability insurance; the page gives no amount.
When a license is needed: Registration applies to residential construction with an estimated value of $10,000 or more, including labor and materials. (Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Residential contractors: apply and renew)
Reciprocity
The Vermont sources read for this trade name no reciprocity agreement and no route for out-of-state licensees.
How Vermont compares
Vermont's source states no minimum time for the residential contractor registration, so it is not ranked against the other states on this site.
Same trade elsewhere: Connecticut · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Maine · California. All states side by side: General contractor license requirements by state.
Other trades in Vermont
- Electrician: Master Electrician: 2 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- Plumber: Master Plumber: 1 year of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
All covered trades on one page: Vermont trade licenses.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · License or registration: what the state is checking.
Questions
Who issues the general contractor registration in Vermont?
Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). Since April 1, 2023 (Act 182 of 2022), Vermont requires residential contractors to register with the Office of Professional Regulation. OPR handles unlawful and unprofessional conduct; it does not inspect construction quality or mediate disputes.
How long does it take to qualify for the Residential contractor registration in Vermont?
The source read (Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Residential contractors: apply and renew) states no minimum time for the Residential contractor registration. Register with OPR to perform residential construction where the estimated value is $10,000 or more, including labor and materials, and maintain liability insurance. The registration pages read mention no exam or experience requirement.
Does Vermont have general contractor license reciprocity?
The Vermont sources read name no reciprocity agreement for this trade.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) | 2026-10-21 |
| REG requirements | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Residential contractors: apply and renew | 2026-10-21 |
| Law cited | Act 182 (2022), 26 V.S.A. (OPR residential contractor registration) | 2026-10-21 |
This page summarises what the Vermont source said on 2026-10-21. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Vermont Secretary of State before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.