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Alberta general contractor license requirements
4 facts reviewed by our editor against the official page. Passages marked “not yet reviewed” are copied word-for-word from official provincial/territorial pages (fetched 2026-10-17) and are pending human review — read them in context on the linked source.
| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| State/provincial license required? | Residential builder licence (new homes) All residential builders need a licence to obtain permits for new homes. “All residential builders in Alberta must have a licence to obtain permits for constructing new homes.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Residential builder licensing | Alberta.ca |
| License levels | Residential builder licence (new homes) General Contractor licence: homes of 1–4 residential units. “A General Contractor licence is required for constructing homes between 1 to 4 residential units.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Residential builder licensing | Alberta.ca |
| Fees | Residential builder licence (new homes) New licence $600; renewal $500. “A new licence is $600, and a renewal licence is $500.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Residential builder licensing | Alberta.ca |
| Renewal | Residential builder licence (new homes) Licences are valid one year from issue. “Licences are valid for one year from the date of issue, unless otherwise specified by the Registrar.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Residential builder licensing | Alberta.ca |
Check a license in Alberta
Alberta does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: www.alberta.ca