Vermont Contractor License Requirements
2026 guide to everything you need to know about contractor licensing in Vermont.
2,411
Contractors in VT
70
Verified licenses
33 yrs
Avg. experience
10
Cities covered
Vermont licensing board
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
License types in Vermont
Electrical License
State license required for electrical work
Plumbing License
State license required for plumbing work
General Contractor
No state license required
Bond requirements
No state-level surety bond is required for general contractors.
No state bond requirement for general contractors
Insurance requirements
General liability insurance
Not required at the state level. Workers comp required if employees; no state general liability mandate
Workers' compensation
Required when you have employees.
Penalties for unlicensed work
Specialty work without license carries fines; general contracting not regulated at state level
How to verify a license in Vermont
1. Use the free verification tool
Search a database of 2,411 contractors in Vermont by name, license number, or business name.
Verify a contractor now2. Check the official state board
Visit the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation for real-time license verification and disciplinary actions.
Visit Vermont Office of Professional RegulationAdditional information
Vermont does not license general contractors. Residential Contractors Voluntary Certification program available.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vermont require a contractor license?+
Vermont does not require a general contractor license at the state level. However, specialty trades like electrical and plumbing typically require state licenses, and many local jurisdictions have their own licensing requirements.
What are the bond requirements for contractors in Vermont?+
No state bond requirement for general contractors
What are the penalties for unlicensed contracting in Vermont?+
Specialty work without license carries fines; general contracting not regulated at state level
Is insurance required for contractors in Vermont?+
Vermont does not mandate general liability insurance at the state level for general contractors. Workers comp required if employees; no state general liability mandate However, insurance is strongly recommended and may be required by local jurisdictions or project contracts.
How do I verify a contractor's license in Vermont?+
You can verify a contractor's license through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation website at https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/electricians/. You can also use our free license verification tool at vemra.ai/licensing/verify to search our database of 2,411 contractor profiles in Vermont.
How many licensed contractors are there in Vermont?+
Our database includes 2,411 contractor profiles in Vermont, with 70 verified license numbers on file. The average contractor in Vermont has 33 years of experience.