Part III. Renewal
18VAC50-22-110. Renewal required.
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR220-01-2:1 § 3.1, eff. March 31, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 2001; Volume 41, Issue 25, eff. September 1, 2025.
18VAC50-22-120. Procedures for renewal.
The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation will mail a notice of renewal to the licensee at the last known address of record. Failure to receive this notice does not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew. If the licensee does not receive the notice of renewal, a copy of the license may be substituted with the required fee.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR220-01-2:1 § 3.2, eff. March 31, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 2001; Volume 41, Issue 25, eff. September 1, 2025.
18VAC50-22-130. Qualifications for renewal.
A. The license holder's completed renewal form and appropriate fees must be received within 30 days of the license expiration date in order to renew the license. Licenses are not valid during the 30-day grace period. Applications and fees received after the 30-day period will be processed in accordance with Part IV (18VAC50-22-160 et seq.) of this chapter.
B. Applicants for renewal of a Class C license must continue to meet all of the qualifications for licensure set forth in 18VAC50-22-40. Applicants for renewal of a Class B license must continue to meet all of the qualifications for licensure set forth in 18VAC50-22-50. Applicants for renewal of a Class A license must continue to meet all of the qualifications for licensure set forth in 18VAC50-22-60.
C. Applicants for renewal of a residential building energy analyst firm license must continue to meet all of the qualifications for licensure set forth in 18VAC50-22-62 and shall submit proof of insurance as required in 18VAC50-22-62 C.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201, 54.1-1102, and 54.1-1146 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR220-01-2:1 § 3.3, eff. March 31, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 2001; Volume 32, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 2016; Volume 41, Issue 25, eff. September 1, 2025.
18VAC50-22-140. Renewal fees.
In the event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation is not honored by the bank or financial institution named, the applicant or regulant will be required to remit fees sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional processing charge set by the department:
Fee Type | When Due | Amount Due |
Class C renewal* | with renewal application | $220 |
Class B renewal* | with renewal application | $260 |
Class A renewal* | with renewal application | $270 |
Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm renewal | with renewal application | $220 |
| *A $30 Recovery Fund assessment is also required with each contractor license renewal. | ||
The date on which the renewal fee is received by the department or the department's agent will determine whether the licensee is eligible for renewal or must apply for reinstatement.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201, 54.1-1102, and 54.1-1146 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR220-01-2:1 § 3.4, eff. March 31, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1997; Volume 15, Issue 12, eff. May 1, 1999; Volume 17, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 2001; Volume 19, Issue 6, eff. January 1, 2003; Volume 21, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 2005; Volume 26, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 2010; Volume 31, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 2015; Volume 32, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 2016; Volume 33, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 2017; Volume 35, Issue 21, eff. August 1, 2019; Volume 38, Issue 6, eff. December 8, 2021; Volume 39, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 2023; Volume 41, Issue 22, eff. August 1, 2025; Volume 41, Issue 25, eff. September 1, 2025.
18VAC50-22-150. Board discretion to deny renewal.
A. The board may deny renewal of a license for the same reasons as it may refuse initial licensure or discipline a licensee. The licensee has a right to request further review of any such action by the board under the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
B. Failure to timely pay any monetary penalty, reimbursement of cost, or other fee assessed by consent order or final order may result in delaying or withholding services provided by the department, such as renewal, reinstatement, processing a new application, or exam administration.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR220-01-2:1 § 3.5, eff. March 31, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 2001; Volume 41, Issue 25, eff. September 1, 2025.