--- title: Commercial Improvement Contractor: Books and Courses Rental url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/rental-package/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Books and Courses Rental for the Virginia Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) exam: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Contractor license classes](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#contractor) /[Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/) /Books and Courses Rental Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) · Books and Courses Rental # Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting - Book Rental Package (Trade Only) The Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting - Book Rental Package (Trade Only) is the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam for the Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) exam (Virginia), at $1,499, 17% off the $1,799 list price. Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. $1,499 (was $1,799) Save 17% [Buy now, go to checkout](https://1examprep.com/cart/41258347200569:1?attributes%5BSite%5D=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com&ref=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com) - Secure checkout, fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email - Questions before you buy? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400) ## Key takeaways - Books and Courses Rental: $1,499, down from $1,799. - For the Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) exam; the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam. - Virginia issues contractor licenses in three classes. Class C covers single jobs of $1,000 to under $10,000 and under $150,000 a year; Class B covers single jobs of $10,000 to under $120,000 and under $750,000 a year; Class A has no upper limit. - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. Buying does not grant exam eligibility. Updated October 19, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## What does the Books and Courses Rental include? - Books and Courses Rental: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam - Written for the Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email - Options from $1,499 to $2,249, chosen above before checkout **Options at checkout:** Books & Courses Rental - Self Study; Books & Courses Self Study + Live & Recorded Classes [+$300]; Books & Courses Self Study + Live & Recorded Classes + State Application [+$750]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) package Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting - Book Rental Package (Trade Only) Prepare for the Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting examination with a trade-only book rental package built around the technical references used for CIC exam preparation. This package is designed for candidates who need the Commercial Improvement Contracting trade books without the separate Class A or Class B business examination references. ## How does the Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) exam work? The Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) exam is the technical portion of the license for that classification. A Class A or B firm usually also needs the business and law portion, and every applicant needs the 8-hour pre-license course. - Virginia issues contractor licenses in three classes. Class C covers single jobs of $1,000 to under $10,000 and under $150,000 a year; Class B covers single jobs of $10,000 to under $120,000 and under $750,000 a year; Class A has no upper limit. - Every applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the license is issued. - Class A and B firms name a designated employee or member of responsible management who passes the exams. PSI runs them, and the fee is $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three. - The exams are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed. ## Other Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) options [**Online Exam Prep Course** Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting - Online Exam Pr… $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/online-course/) · [**Pre-Printed Tabs** Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting Exam; Pre-Printe… $79.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/tabs/) · [**Book Package** Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting Book Package $1,095](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/book-package/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting Book Package - H… $1,399](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/highlighted-tabbed/) · [**Live Virtual Training** Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting Exam Prep - Live… $595](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/live-training/) · [**Ultimate Rental Package** Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting Ultimate Exam Pr… $2,395](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/ultimate-rental/) · [**The 1 Package (all-inclusive)** The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Virginia Commercial Improvement… $3,795](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/the-1-package/) [Compare every Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) package →](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/) [Choose a different license →](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) ### More contractor license classes [NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/) · [Commercial Building Contractor (CBC)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-building/) · [Residential Building Contractor (RBC)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-building/) · [Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/home-improvement/) · [Concrete Contractor](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/concrete/) · [Virginia exam FAQ](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/faq/) · [Study tips](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/blog/) ## Questions before you buy ### How much is the Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting - Book Rental Package (Trade Only)? $1,499 to $2,249 depending on the option you pick. The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay. ### What is included? Books and Courses Rental: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam. Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. ### Is the Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC) exam open book? Yes. The Virginia exams PSI runs are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed. ### Who issues the license or certification? It comes from the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Buying study material does not register you or make you eligible to test. ### Are these the real exam questions? No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. Courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format. ### How fast can I start? Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep; shipping options are shown at checkout. ### Do rental books have to go back? Yes. Rental books are returned after your exam, using the return instructions that come with the order. Buy the book package instead if you want to keep the references. ## Sources - [Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)](https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors) - [Code of Virginia, section 54.1-1100: license classes](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter11/section54.1-1100/) - [PSI candidate bulletin for the Virginia contractor exams](https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/Contractors/CIB_PSI_Contr_BusDE.pdf) Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated October 19, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply. --- Source: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/rental-package/ Publisher: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam. Orders are fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep (https://1examprep.com). Phone (877) 775-9400, email sales@1examprep.com. Prices change; the product page and checkout show the current price.