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Virginia Contractor License FAQ

What Is the Virginia CIC Exam?

Short answer: The Virginia CIC exam is the specialty exam for Commercial Improvement Contracting.

It is part of the licensing path for contractors focused on commercial improvement work.

What CIC Means

CIC stands for Commercial Improvement Contracting. This specialty applies to contractors working on commercial projects and improvements.

What This Means in Practical Terms

This is an 'umbrella' specialty that covers many of the smaller specialties like painting, framing, flooring, drywall, windows and doors, roofing, etc. Contractors that do commercial build-outs come under this specialty.

Why People Get Confused

Many contactors are confused and pursue the wrong specialty or very limited specialties which limits the projects you can perform and wastes time requiring additional testing.

What to Do Next

Learn more here: Virginia Commercial Improvement Contractor Exam Prep

View Commercial Improvement Contractor Page

If you are preparing for this step now, visit our Virginia Contractor Exam Prep page for the full system.

If this question relates specifically to this specialty, go here: Virginia Contractor Specialties page.