General contractor license requirements by state

The annual license fee is $250.00.

For an unlimited license, take and pass the Alabama Home Builders Exam.

Online renewals will begin October 1 of each year and will be accepted as timely renewed when the final payment button is pressed until 11:59 PM November 30th.

Registration Fee: $250.00

This endorsement may be obtained after an individual has completed a 16-hour cold climate course and passed the residential contractors endorsement exam.

passed the residential contractors endorsement exam

Registrations are issued for a two-year period and expire on December 31 of even-numbered years, regardless of the date of issuance, except registrations issued within 90 days of the expiration date which are issued to the next biennial expiration date.

Successfully show, by written examination taken not more than two years before application, if required, qualification in the kind of work for which the applicant proposes to contract The registrar shall waive the examination requirement if the records reflect that the qualifying party is currently or has previously been a qualifying party for a licensee in this state in the same classification within the preceding five years.

An application for renewal of any current contracting license addressed to the registrar, with a valid bond or cash deposit on file with the registrar, accompanied by the required fee and received by the registrar or deposited in the United States mail postage prepaid on or before the renewal date authorizes the licensee to operate as a contractor until actual issuance of the renewal license.

Unless exempted by the provisions of Arkansas Code § 17-25-509, no person or entity shall licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee unless the individual, or a qualifying party for an entity, has passed the written examination required by the committee.

A renewal application will be considered timely filed if received by the Residential Contractors Committee by the expiration date.

Initial license fee of $200 for a sole owner

After CSLB accepts the application, the qualifier will need to pass a trade exam and/or a business and law exam Asbestos open book exam.

Renewal fee of $450 for a sole owner license will be due every two years after licensure.

All registrations expire annually on March 31st.

You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration.

2-year license - $99.00

To establish competency, a person shall pass the appropriate examination approved by the board and certified by the department. If an applicant has received a baccalaureate degree in building construction from an accredited 4-year college, or a related degree as approved by the board by rule, and has a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, such applicant is only required to take and pass the business and finance portion of the examination.

Each certificateholder or registrant who desires to continue as a certificateholder or registrant shall renew the certificate or registration every 2 years.

such applicants must submit to and successfully pass an examination prepared by the residential contractor division, except where an applicant is otherwise qualified for licensure and has satisfied the residential contractor division requirements and regulations for licensure pursuant to Code Section 43-41-8 exempting such applicant from the examination requirement.

License renewal is conducted online and must be completed by June 30th of even-numbered years.

Pass an examination in the appropriate classification;

All licenses, regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by September 30 of each even-numbered year.

Your registration must be renewed every year.

For Commercial, Residential and Mold Applicants, a Qualifying Party(s) must be added to the license and must pass any examination(s) and/or provide any credential required for a classification.

You can choose to renew for a one-, two- or three-year period on the online renewal form. You cannot renew the license until 60 days prior to expiration.

All applicants must take and pass the licensing exam before they can apply for a license.

The license period is two years from the date of issuance of the original license.

$150 registration fee

Apply for and schedule your exam with PSI. Take the exam. Mail the score report to the Board of Building Regulations and Standards along with the required item(s) indicated on the score report.

Your HIC registration must be renewed every two years.

Complete 60 hours of approved prelicensure courses

Successfully complete the Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor examination once all other requirements are met.

You must renew every three (3) years by 5/31. You can start renewing your license 90 days prior to the expiration date. Not all residential builder licenses renew the same year.

The base license fee is $180.

If you intend to obtain a residential building contractor (BC) license, your qualifying person must take the qualifying builder (QB) exam. If you intend to obtain a residential remodeler (CR) license, your qualifying person must take the qualifying remodeler (QC) exam.

Residential building contractor and remodeler business licenses are on a two-year cycle ending on March 31, with some expiring in odd-numbered years and others in even-numbered years.

An applicant for a license must pass the applicable written examination(s) with a grade of at least 70%.

The licensee is under a duty to renew the license annually

Renewal Period: Anniversary date issuance. Opens 60 days prior to expiration date.

This registration is renewable annually for a 12-month period beginning with the month of registration.

The qualifying individual for a contractor’s license is required to pass the Business and Law (CMS) and trade examination specific to the classification requested, unless he or she meets the requirements for waiver.

The basic fee for an initial license or for renewal of a license for the GA-98, GB-2, GB-98, GF-98, EE-98 or MM-98 classification shall be $100.00 per year, or $200.00 for two years, for each such classification.

A passing exam score is seventy-five percent or higher.

An applicant shall identify an individual who has successfully passed an examination approved by the Board

A license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance or renewal and shall become invalid 60 days from that date unless renewed, subject to the approval of the Board.

If you are a licensed contractor, you must renew your license on or before March 1 of each year.

$400 fee for a two-year license.

Complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved pre-license education provider and pass the Oregon exam.

Complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved pre-license education provider and pass the Oregon exam.

CCB Lice​nse Renewal (every two years): $400

every two years.

Registration fee is $150.00.

Submit proof of completing a state-approved, 5-hour pre-registration course.

All registrations are valid for one year.

RBB License Fee | $220.00

Individuals interested in becoming licensed or registered as a Residential Builder, Residential Specialty Contractor or Home Inspector by Examination must take a two-part examination for licensure in South Carolina. Work experience requirements and the Business Management and Law Exam are still applicable.

Contractor applicants are required to take the Tennessee “Business and Law” exam, and a trade exam is required for certain license classifications.

Renewals should be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date to avoid working on an expired license.

All general contractors (E100, R100, B100), plumbing and electrical contractors require a 30-hour pre-licensure course

Exam Requirement. One of the following: Utah Business & Law Exam One (1) year of licensed experience working in another State, District or Territory of the U.S. in the similar scope of practice sought in Utah if the license is currently active and in good standing. Qualifier on Utah Contractor License prior to May 9, 2017

Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.

A person regulated under this chapter shall pay the following fees at initial application and biennial renewal:

In order to become licensed as a Contractor (Class A, Class B, or Class C), applicants must complete eight hours of pre-license education.

Has passed a board-approved examination as required by § 54.1-1106 of the Code of Virginia or has been exempted from the examination requirement in accordance with § 54.1-1108.1 of the Code of Virginia; Has met the appropriate prerequisite and board-approved examination, where applicable, for any classification or specialty service specified in 18VAC50-22-61 or has completed a board-approved examination for all other classifications and specialty services that do not require other certification or licensure.

Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.

Each certificate of registration shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date.

Email the Contractor Licensing Board @ [email protected] to confirm which exam(s) are required. All contractors must take the WV Contractor Licensing Act exam.

A contractor license expires twelve (12) months from date of issuance. The expiration date is on the license.

Dwelling Contractor (Business) $25 $15

Dwelling Contractor (Business) 1 Date of Issuance N/A $25 N/A $200