District of Columbia general contractor license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
License fee
$99.00
Required hours
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Exam
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Renewal
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Before you begin
Agency guidance
Categories include General Contractor (A, B, C, G and H)/Construction Manager and Home Improvement Contractor.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
General Contractor (A, B, C, G & H)/Construction Manager Home Improvement ContractorOfficial source
Agency guidance
Residential general contractors and home improvement contractors must designate and maintain at least one licensed home improvement salesperson.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
all Home Improvement Contractors and General Contractors doing residential contracting are required to designate and maintain a Basic Business License for at least one (1) Home Improvement Salesperson.Official source
Agency guidance
The fee and term shown use the two-year option. A four-year license costs $198; a six-month license costs $49 and is available only for General Contractor/Construction Manager.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
6-month license - $49.00 (General Contractor/Construction Manager Only) 2-year license - $99.00 4-year license - $198.00Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Official sourceOfficial agency page
Check the qualifications
Insurance
Certificate of liability insurance required for General Contractor/Construction Manager.
Bond
Home Improvement Contractor: $25,000 surety bond.
Review fees and apply
Application fee
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Exam fee
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Apply with the agency
Reciprocity
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Official sources and verification (10)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
General Contractor (A, B, C, G & H)/Construction Manager Home Improvement ContractorOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
all Home Improvement Contractors and General Contractors doing residential contracting are required to designate and maintain a Basic Business License for at least one (1) Home Improvement Salesperson.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
6-month license - $49.00 (General Contractor/Construction Manager Only) 2-year license - $99.00 4-year license - $198.00Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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