Residential Contractor Applications & Renewals

Residential Contractor applications and renewals are processed online via OPR’s Online Services System - log in to apply, renew, update an application/license, check your status, request a verification, and more.

Residential contractors who perform construction where the estimated value is $10,000 or more, inclusive of labor and materials are required to register with OPR. Home contractors registered with OPR are required to maintain liability insurance and execute a written contract prior to performing the work.

Before you begin your initial, renewal, or reinstatement application, please review OPRs application fees and 90 Day Initial Licensing Policy.

Please allow a minimum of 5 full business days for processing. Processing times may vary depending on complexity and volume. The status is available in your online account and updates are sent to the email address on file.

After you log in to your online account, you will select the option to apply for a license. The application will guide you through whether you will register as an individual or a business based on whether you are self-employed or have employees.

Residential Contractors who do not have employees working for them will be issued an Individual registration in OPR’s online services system. This will signify to homeowners that you are a self-employed business.

When you log in, you will select “apply for a license” under your individual profile. The application will take you through the process of applying and will issue your registration based on the answers you select within the application.

Forms and Instructions

Residential Contractors who have employees working for them will be issued a Business registration in OPR’s online services system. This will signify to homeowners that you are a business with employees working for you. Those employees are not required to register separately. They work under your business registration.

Forms & Instructions

Renewal applications open 6 weeks prior to the expiration. You are responsible for the timely renewal of your license. You will be sent an email reminder when the renewal opens and two additional courtesy reminders.

Please allow a minimum of 5 full business days for processing. Processing times may vary depending on volume. The status is available in your online account and updates are sent to the email address on file.

Forms & Instructions

Renewal instructions (coming soon)

From OPR to another licensing authority

If you are requesting OPR send an official verification to another state or jurisdiction for an application in another state, please log in to your online services account to request a verification of licensure. There is a $20 fee. Verifications are processed within 5 business days. OPR offers official online verification at no cost at Find a Professional.

To OPR from another licensing authority

If you are requesting another state or jurisdiction, send an official verification to Vermont for your Vermont application, make sure the verification is sent directly to OPR from the licensing authority. These may be sent by U.S. Postal Mail or by email to SOS.OPRLicensing2@vermont.gov. Verifications are processed within 5 business days after receipt.

Did not find what you are looking for? Please visit the Residential Contractor's FAQ page or, for additional information, including homeowner resources visit the Residential Contractor Statutes, Rules & Resources page.

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For more answers to commonly asked questions, please visit our General FAQ page.

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