Is My Contractor Licensed in Vermont?

Plumbers in Vermont

Licensed by: Vermont Division of Fire Safety (Department of Public Safety)

Plumbers in Vermont are licensed by the Division of Fire Safety. Its plumbing rules state that owner-occupied single-family homes that are not on public water or public sewage systems are not covered by those rules. You can check a plumber on the state's Licensed Plumbers list.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Plumbing - Vermont Division of Fire Safety  ·  3 plumbing companies in Vermont on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Vermont

Licensed by: Vermont Division of Fire Safety (Department of Public Safety)

Electricians in Vermont are licensed by the Division of Fire Safety under 26 V.S.A. chapter 15. You can check an electrician on the state's Licensed Electricians list.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Electricians - Vermont Division of Fire Safety

HVAC (heating and air) in Vermont

Licensed by: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation; Vermont Division of Fire Safety (oil burner and gas technicians)

Vermont's residential contractor law covers installation or repair of heating systems, so a contractor who contracts with a homeowner for more than 10,000 dollars in labor and materials must register with OPR (as of 2026). The Division of Fire Safety separately licenses trades such as oil burner installers and gas technicians. Check registrations with OPR's Find a Professional search and Fire Safety licenses on the Division's master list of license holders.

Look up a license  ·  Source: 26 V.S.A. chapter 106, Residential Contractors - Vermont Statutes Online

Roofers in Vermont

Licensed by: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Vermont's definition of residential construction includes roofing. A roofer who contracts with a homeowner for more than 10,000 dollars, including labor and materials, must register with OPR as a residential contractor (as of 2026). You can check a registration with OPR's Find a Professional search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: 26 V.S.A. chapter 106, Residential Contractors - Vermont Statutes Online

Pest control in Vermont

Licensed by: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Applying Class A, B or C pesticides on the homes or lands of others requires commercial applicator certification from the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the applicator must also be affiliated with a licensed pesticide applicator company. Structural pest control is its own exam category. You can look up certified applicators on the Agency's applicator search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Pesticide Applicator Types and Certification - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets  ·  1 pest control company in Vermont on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Vermont

Licensed by: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Vermont's residential contractor law does not name garage doors, but it covers building, altering and repairing homes. A contractor who contracts with a homeowner for more than 10,000 dollars, including labor and materials, must register with OPR (as of 2026); work on structures not attached to the home is exempt. You can check a registration with OPR's Find a Professional search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: 26 V.S.A. chapter 106, Residential Contractors - Vermont Statutes Online

Water damage restoration in Vermont

Licensed by: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Vermont's residential contractor law does not name water damage restoration, but it covers renovation and repair of homes. A contractor who contracts with a homeowner for more than 10,000 dollars, including labor and materials, must register with OPR (as of 2026), and emergency work is exempt if registration is sought within a reasonable time. You can check a registration with OPR's Find a Professional search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: 26 V.S.A. chapter 106, Residential Contractors - Vermont Statutes Online  ·  6 water damage restoration companies in Vermont on 1-800Deals

Frequently asked questions

Do contractors in Vermont have to register with the state?

Yes, for larger jobs. As of 2026, a person must register with the Office of Professional Regulation before contracting with a homeowner to perform residential construction for more than 10,000 dollars, including labor and materials. Tradespeople licensed by the Department of Public Safety, such as plumbers and electricians, are exempt while working within their license.

Does a Vermont contractor need to give me a written contract?

A registered residential contractor must sign a written contract before taking a deposit or starting work when the estimated labor and materials exceed 10,000 dollars. The contract must state the price terms, estimated start and completion dates, the scope of work and materials, and how change orders are handled.

How do I check a Vermont plumber or electrician's license?

Plumbers and electricians are licensed by the Division of Fire Safety, which publishes lists of licensed plumbers and licensed electricians on the state's open data site, data.vermont.gov. Residential contractor registrations are checked separately with OPR's Find a Professional search.

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