Virginia Class A Contractors' License To do business in the state of Virginia, a contractor must obtain a Class A, Class B, or Class C contractor's license in the appropriate category or categories. Licensing is regulated by the Board for Contractors of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A firm must meet certain requirements and qualify for a specialty classification in which to work. M&M Professional Landscaping, Inc., and M&M Lawn Care, Inc. hold a Class A Contractors license with a "LSC" specialty classification; M&M Custom Fence Co. has a Class A Contractors license with a "HIC", "FIC", and "CIC" specialty classification. To qualify in their specialty classifications the companies must meet the following requirements: Must have at least one full-time qualified employee with at least five years of experience in the specialty service. A designated employee or member of management has passed the Advanced Section of the Board for Contractors licensing examination, a four-hour written examination covering a variety of subjects relating to the contracting business. During the past five years the firm has had no past due debts, defaults, disciplinary actions or judgments outstanding. No member of management has been convicted of a criminal act. The firm has a net worth or equity of $45,000 or more. The company may enter into contracts of $120,000 or more, and sell $750,000 or more in specialty services in a one year time period. The company must comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations that apply to the landscape services business. Specialty Classifications and what they mean: LSC Specialty classification - Qualified as a Landscape Services Contractor HIC Classification - Qualified as a Home Improvement Contractor FIC Classification - Qualified as a Farm Improvement Contractor CIC Classification - Qualified as a Commercial Improvement Contractor