Virginia Water Well/Pump (WWP) Contractor License

The Water Well/Pump (WWP) Contractor License, as defined in § 62.1-255 of the Code of Virginia, allows you to do the following work:

  • Well pump
  • Tank
  • Pipe
  • Wire

No other classification or specialty service provides for the construction of water wells.

The General, Virginia, and Advanced portions must be passed by the applicant interested in Class A. Class B applicants must complete the General and Virginia portions of the examination. Applicants applying for Class C class type are only required to take a trade exam.

How to Get the Water Well/Pump (WWP) Contractor License in Virginia?

  1. Fill out the Water Well/Pump (WWP) Contractor application form
  2. Send the document and the corresponding fee to:
    Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
  3. Complete a pre-licensure education course that has been accepted by the DPOR-approved provider
  4. Apply and pass the PSI© Water Well/Pump (WWP) examination
    • Apply online in PSI©:
      1. Sign in or create an account
      2. Fill out the information
      3. Schedule and pay the examination
    • If applying by mail, phone, or fax:
      1. Fill out the examination registration form
      2. Schedule and send the fee
      3. Send the information to:
        210 E Tropicana - Las Vegas, NV 89121
        (855) 340-3910
        Fax (702) 932-2666
  5. Upon approval, expect the application to be sent via mail

Applicants must hold a valid license issued from DPOR.

Virginia Water well/pump (WWP) Contractor License Exam Prep Course

Virginia Water Well/Pump (WWP) Contractor License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Virginia Water Well/Pump (WWP) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 30
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 60 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 21 Questions
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • General Regulations (6)
    • Water Quality and Aquifer Testing (4)
    • Safety (4)
    • General Knowledge (6)
    • Technical (10)
  • PSI© Water Well/Pump (WWP) Official Content Outline

Virginia Water Well/Pump (WWP) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Water well/pump (WWP) exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS, and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

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