Virginia DPOR Contractor & Tradesman License Scraper

What does Virginia DPOR License Scraper do?

Virginia DPOR License Scraper extracts contractor and tradesman license records from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). It downloads bulk regulant list files and returns structured data including license numbers, firm names, specialty codes, expiration dates, addresses, and email contacts.

The scraper covers 10 license categories: Class A/B/C contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, gas fitters, elevator mechanics, backflow prevention workers, water well providers, energy analysts, and fire sprinkler inspectors — totaling 45,000+ records across all categories.

No browser required. No API keys. No login. Just direct file download and parsing.

Why scrape Virginia DPOR license data?

Virginia's contractor licensing system is one of the most structured in the United States. The state enforces a three-tier contractor classification (Class A/B/C based on project value) and a separate tradesman certification program with Journeyman and Master levels for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas fitting trades.

Here's why this data is valuable:

• 🏗️ Subcontractor due diligence — General contractors can verify a sub's Class A/B/C license and specialty codes before awarding contracts in the Northern Virginia / DC Metro market
• 🛡️ Insurance underwriting — Insurers can validate license classification and expiration status before writing contractor policies
• 📧 Marketing & lead generation — Build targeted CRM lists of active HVAC techs, electricians, or plumbers filtered by specialty, location, and email availability
• 📊 Workforce analytics — Analyze distribution of trade certifications, specialty concentration, and qualification levels across Virginia
• 🔄 Compliance monitoring — Schedule monthly runs to track license expirations, new issuances, and status changes over time

The Apify platform adds scheduling, API access, webhook integrations, and proxy rotation — turning a one-time scrape into an automated compliance monitoring pipeline.

How to scrape Virginia DPOR license data

1. Go to the Virginia DPOR License Scraper on Apify Store
2. Click Try for free to open the Actor in Apify Console
3. Select which license codes to scrape (or leave empty for all 10 categories)
4. Choose a status filter — Active Only to get current licenses, or All Statuses to include expired/suspended
5. Set Max Records (0 = unlimited) and click Start
6. Download your dataset in JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML format — or connect it via API to your own systems

Each run completes in under 30 seconds for all 10 categories. No proxies needed.

What data can you extract from Virginia DPOR?

Field	Description	Example
License Number	DPOR certificate number	030496
Business Name	Firm/company name	FLUOR ENTERPRISES INC
Individual Name	Person name (tradesmen)	JOHN A. SMITH
License Type	Human-readable category	Class A Contractor
Classification	License rank	A, TRAD
Specialties	Specialty/trade codes	["CBC", "RBC", "ELE"]
Status	Derived from expiration date	Active, Expired
Issue Date	Certification date (YYYY-MM-DD)	1988-08-08
Expiration Date	License expiry (YYYY-MM-DD)	2026-08-31
Address	Full street address	100 FLUOR DANIEL DR C102B
City	City	GREENVILLE
State	State abbreviation	SC
ZIP Code	ZIP (cleaned, no -0000)	29607
Email	Email address on file	amanda.garland@fluor.com

Virginia DPOR license codes explained

Code	License Type	Records	Scope
2701	Class A Contractor	~3,800	Firms — $120K+ annual revenue
2705b	Class B Contractor	~8,700	Firms — $10K–$120K range
2705c	Class C Contractor	~11,500	Firms — $1K–$10K range
2710	Tradesman Combined	~30,200	Individuals — ELE/PLB/HVA/GFC
2709	Residential Tradesman	varies	Individual residential trade licenses
2717	Backflow Prevention	varies	Certified backflow specialists
2718	Elevator Mechanic	varies	Elevator installation & maintenance
2719	Water Well Provider	varies	Water well drilling & servicing
2722	Energy Analyst	varies	Home energy audit certification
2723	Fire Sprinkler Inspector	varies	Fire sprinkler system inspection

Contractor specialty codes

Contractor files (2701/2705b/2705c) include specialty codes in the specialties field:

CBC (Commercial Building), RBC (Residential Building), H (Highway/Heavy), ELE (Electrical), EMC (Electronic/Mechanical), EEC (Elevator/Escalator), VCC (Vessel Construction), CIC (Commercial Improvement), RFC (Roofing), MCC (Marine Construction)

Tradesman designation codes

Tradesman files (2710/2709) include trade designation codes:

MELE / JELE (Master/Journeyman Electrician), MPLB / JPLB (Master/Journeyman Plumber), MHVA / JHVA (Master/Journeyman HVAC), MGFC / JGFC (Master/Journeyman Gas Fitter), MLPG (Master Liquefied Petroleum Gas), MNGF (Master Natural Gas Fitter)

Output example

{
  "licenseNumber": "032609",
  "individualName": null,
  "businessName": "FLUOR ENTERPRISES INC",
  "name": "FLUOR ENTERPRISES INC",
  "licenseType": "Class A Contractor",
  "licenseCode": "2701",
  "board": "27",
  "occupation": "01",
  "classification": "A",
  "specialties": ["RBC", "CBC", "ELE", "CIC", "H", "EMC"],
  "status": "Active",
  "issueDate": "1988-08-08",
  "expirationDate": "2026-08-31",
  "address": "100 FLUOR DANIEL DR C102B",
  "city": "GREENVILLE",
  "state": "SC",
  "zipCode": "29607",
  "country": null,
  "email": "amanda.garland@fluor.com",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-04-21T15:16:49.801Z"
}

How much does it cost to scrape Virginia DPOR?

Virginia DPOR License Scraper uses a pay-per-result pricing model. You only pay for the records you extract:

Plan	Price per 1,000 records	Full scrape (~45K records)	Example: Class A only (~3,800)
Free (No discount)	$2.00	~$90	~$7.60
Bronze	$1.75	~$79	~$6.65
Silver	$1.50	~$68	~$5.70
Gold	$1.25	~$56	~$4.75

The Actor itself runs on ~0.001 CU per run — the file download and parsing cost is negligible. You can try it for free with a limited number of records on the Apify Free plan.

Input configuration

Click on the Input tab for full details. Key parameters:

Parameter	Default	Description
License Codes	["2701"]	DPOR codes to scrape. Leave empty for all 10
Status Filter	all	active = current licenses only
Max Records	200	Record cap. Set 0 for unlimited
Request Delay	200 ms	Delay between file downloads

Integrations and API access

You can connect Virginia DPOR License Scraper with almost any cloud service or web app via the Apify platform's built-in integrations. Connect with Make, Zapier, Slack, Airbyte, GitHub, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and more. You can also access datasets programmatically via the Apify API.

FAQ

Is it legal to scrape Virginia DPOR data?

Virginia DPOR publishes regulant lists as public records at fixed URLs specifically for bulk download. No login, no terms of service agreement, and no CAPTCHA. This Actor downloads the same files any browser would access. The data contains business names, addresses, and professional license information — all public record under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act.

How often is DPOR data updated?

DPOR updates regulant list files periodically. For compliance monitoring, we recommend scheduling monthly runs using Apify's scheduling feature.

What does "status" mean in the output?

DPOR files don't include an explicit status column. This Actor derives status from the expiration date: if expirationDate >= today → "Active", otherwise → "Expired". Records with no expiration date show "Unknown".

Can I filter by specialty or location?

The Actor downloads complete files. You can filter results by specialty codes, city, state, or ZIP code using Apify's dataset filtering or by post-processing the JSON/CSV output.

Where can I get support?

For issues or feature requests, use the Issues tab on the Actor page. I actively monitor feedback and respond promptly. For custom solutions, feel free to reach out.

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