Welder License Requirements in Virginia
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Virginia does not require a statewide occupational license for general welders. The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) does not issue a welder-specific license. Welding contractors may need a contractor license through DPOR (https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/). Pressure vessel and boiler welding is regulated by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.