Virginia Contractor License

Does anyone have experience obtaining or hold a Virginia Landscaping Contractor License (Class C, B, or A)? In talking with the state they informed me forestry mulching and driveway repair falls under landscaping. I filed my LLC but ran into a snag with the Virginia DPOR as they will not accept my 5 years experience operating track loaders in the military or landscaping experience prior to service (My previous state did not require a license). In order for me to submit my application I have to have an experience form filled out and documented by a third party that holds a license either in Virginia or another state documenting 1-2 years of experience. If anyone has experience with this in Virginia how did you navigate it so you could operate without having to be unlicensed. I owe it to customers to remain within the legal constraints as Virginia can actually fine customers for hiring unlicensed contractors.

This has been incredibly frustrating as I was about to sign documents yesterday for a 2024 Kubota SVL 97-2 with 150 hours for only 60k. Had it inspected by an outside mechanic with zero issues. However I had to put it on pause so as not to put the cart before the horse.

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