TradeGuardVermont subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Vermont, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Vermont
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State or local business license
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
Vermont does not have a statewide GC license. Specialty trades (electrical, plumbing) require state licenses. Some municipalities require local permits.
Vermont operates an approved state OSHA plan. Vermont has an approved state OSHA plan (VOSHA) covering private and public sector
No statewide contractor bond requirement, though projects or public work may still require bonds.
- VOSHA: Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- VDOL: Vermont Dept of Labor
Summary for Vermont
Vermont has its own OSHA plan. No state GC license. Workers comp required for all employers.
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Vermont compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Vermont?+
Vermont does not issue a statewide general contractor license, though local jurisdictions or specialty trades may still require one. Vermont does not have a statewide GC license. Specialty trades (electrical, plumbing) require state licenses. Some municipalities require local permits.
Does Vermont follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Vermont runs its own OSHA-approved state plan. Vermont has an approved state OSHA plan (VOSHA) covering private and public sector
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Vermont?+
Vermont does not impose a statewide contractor bond requirement, though individual projects, owners, or public work may still require performance and payment bonds.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Vermont agencies before relying on them.