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General Contractor license requirements by state and province
Who licenses general contractors in each jurisdiction and which license levels exist. Open a row for exam, hours, fees, renewal and reciprocity details with quotes from the official pages.
| Jurisdiction | Licensing authority | Statewide license? | License levels (from source) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Alaska | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Arizona | Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing: 877.692.9762. | — | B General Residential: construct and repair residential structures; electrical, plumbing, A/C, boilers, pools, spas and wells must be subcontracted. |
| Arkansas | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| California | Contractors State License Board (CSLB), phone (800) 321-CSLB (2752). | California CSLB contractor license (e.g. "B" General Building) required for contract work valued at $1,000 or more (labor + materials), or work needing a building permit or using employees. | A "B" General Building contractor may take on a job involving more than two unrelated trades (e.g. kitchen remodel with plumbing, electrical and carpentry). |
| Colorado | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Connecticut | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Delaware | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Florida | Florida DBPR (Construction Industry Licensing Board) questions: 850.487.1395. | — | Not verified yet |
| Georgia | See page | — | Residential Basic and Residential Light Commercial licenses (individual or qualifying agent), by examination. |
| Hawaii | See page | A licensed contractor is required for any project over $1,500 in labor and material. | Not verified yet |
| Idaho | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Illinois | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Indiana | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Iowa | See page | Contractor registration application fee is $50. | Not verified yet |
| Kansas | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Kentucky | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Louisiana | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Maine | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Maryland | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Massachusetts | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Michigan | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Minnesota | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Mississippi | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Missouri | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Montana | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Nebraska | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Nevada | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| New Hampshire | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| New Jersey | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| New Mexico | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| New York | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| North Carolina | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| North Dakota | See page | A contractor license is required when a job exceeds $4,000. | Not verified yet |
| Ohio | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Oklahoma | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Oregon | Construction Contractors Board licensing call center: 503-378-4621. | — | Not verified yet |
| Pennsylvania | See page | Pennsylvania has no state licensure or certification for most construction contractors or their employees. | Not verified yet |
| Rhode Island | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| South Carolina | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| South Dakota | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Tennessee | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Texas | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Utah | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Vermont | See page | Residential contractors doing work valued at $10,000 or more must register with OPR. | Not verified yet |
| Virginia | DPOR Licensing Section: (804) 367-8511. | — | Contractor license = class (A, B or C, by contract value) plus specialty. |
| Washington | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| West Virginia | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Wisconsin | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Wyoming | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Alberta (CA) | See page | All residential builders need a licence to obtain permits for new homes. | General Contractor licence: homes of 1–4 residential units. |
| British Columbia (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Manitoba (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| New Brunswick (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Newfoundland and Labrador (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Northwest Territories (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Nova Scotia (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Nunavut (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Ontario (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Prince Edward Island (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Quebec (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Saskatchewan (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
| Yukon (CA) | See page | — | Not verified yet |
Extracted from official licensing-board pages; items that could not be matched to a quote on the source page are marked “unverified” on each detail page. Rules change; always confirm with the board.