# Virginia DPOR License Scraper: Contractors & Tradesmen (`scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper`) Actor
Scrape the Virginia DPOR license lookup for contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC and other licensed pros. Get name, license number, full address, license type, board, class/rank, specialties and expiration date. Search by name, business or trade. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.
- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers\_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Lat](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet
## Pricing
from $17.00 / 1,000 results
This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.
Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event
## What's an Apify Actor?
Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
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# README
## Virginia DPOR License Scraper: Contractors & Tradesmen
> Extract licensed contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC and gas fitters (and other DPOR boards) from the Commonwealth of Virginia license register. Get business/individual name, license number, full address, license type, board, class/rank, specialties and expiration date.
**📥 [Input](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper/input-schema) · 📤 [Output](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper/output-schema) · 💰 [Pricing](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper/pricing) · ▶️ [Examples](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper/examples)**
Name + full address every licensee
Trade, class & expiration multi-board coverage
JSON / CSV / Excel output formats
### What you get
For every license the scraper returns:
- **Business / individual name** and **license number**
- **Full address**: street, city, state and ZIP
- **License type** and **regulating board**
- **Class / rank** (A, B or C), **specialties** and **firm type**
- **Initial certification date** and **expiration date**
One search covers contractors PLUS electricians, plumbers, HVAC, gas fitters and other Virginia trades. No result means no charge: you are only billed for real license records that were returned.
### Who is it for
| Use case | Who benefits |
|---|---|
| B2B lead generation | Suppliers, insurers and SaaS vendors selling to trade businesses |
| Recruitment | Recruiters sourcing licensed tradespeople by trade and location |
| Compliance / verification | Confirming a contractor holds a valid Virginia license and class |
| Market research | Analysts mapping the licensed-trades market by city and specialty |
### How to use it
1. Add one or more **search queries** — a business name, a person's name, or a trade keyword (for example `plumbing`, `electrical`).
2. Optionally enable **Fetch full license details** for class/rank, specialties and dates.
3. Set **Max Licenses** and run. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel, or pull it through the Apify API.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**Which trades and boards are covered?**
The lookup spans Virginia's contractor and tradesmen licenses (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, gas) plus other DPOR boards, all from one search.
**How many results can I get per search?**
The register returns up to 200 matches per query. Use specific business names, individual names or narrower trade terms (and multiple queries) to go deeper.
**Do records include an email or phone?**
This is an official license register, so it publishes the licensed name and full mailing address rather than personal email or phone. Address, trade, class and expiration are always captured where present.
**How fresh is the data?**
Every record is read live at run time, so it reflects the register at the moment of the run (see observedAt).
### Export, API and AI agents (x402 + MCP)
Export the scraped data to **JSON, CSV or Excel**, pull it as a **dataset** through the Apify **API**, or wire it into your app with **no code**. This web scraper and data extractor also works for bulk data extraction and scheduled runs.
For AI agents: this Actor is available on **x402**, Apify's agentic payment standard built with Coinbase. An AI agent can discover, pay for and run it on its own with a funded wallet and a single HTTP request: no account, no subscription, no API key and no human in the loop. It also runs as an **MCP** tool inside Claude, Cursor and other AI clients out of the box. Learn more about [x402 agentic payments on Apify](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/x402).
### Related scrapers
- [Texas TDLR License & Contractor Records Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/texas-tdlr-scraper)
- [California CSLB Contractor License Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/california-cslb-scraper)
- [Florida DBPR Professional License Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/florida-dbpr-scraper)
### More scrapers at scrapers.lat
This actor is built and maintained by [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat), where we publish scrapers for public platforms: finance, news, real estate, jobs, e-commerce and government data. Browse the full catalog or ask us for a custom scraper at [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat).
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> This actor is an independent tool and has no affiliation with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). It only accesses publicly available license data. Use the results in accordance with the source's terms and applicable law.
# Actor input Schema
## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):
One or more search terms — a business name, an individual's name, or a trade keyword (for example 'plumbing', 'electrical', 'Smith Construction'). Each query runs a separate search and results are combined. The register returns up to 200 matches per query, so use specific terms to go deeper.
## `fetchDetails` (type: `boolean`):
When enabled, each license is enriched with its firm type, class/rank, specialties, initial certification date and expiration date from its detail page. Disable for a faster run.
## `maxLicenses` (type: `integer`):
Maximum number of licenses to collect across all searches.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"searchQueries": [
"plumbing"
],
"fetchDetails": true,
"maxLicenses": 50
}
```
# Actor output Schema
## `results` (type: `string`):
No description
# API
You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.
## JavaScript example
```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
token: '',
});
// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
"searchQueries": [
"plumbing"
],
"maxLicenses": 50
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
console.dir(item);
});
// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs
```
## Python example
```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("")
# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
"searchQueries": ["plumbing"],
"maxLicenses": 50,
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
print(item)
# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"searchQueries": [
"plumbing"
],
"maxLicenses": 50
}' |
apify call scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,scrapers_lat/virginia-dpor-licenses-scraper"
}
}
}
```
The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer ` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).
## OpenAPI specification
Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/lshw4JxhJHeZaepxR/builds/S9HNybExQVQAeh6vh/openapi.json