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General Contractor Registration in Iowa
The Iowa Division of Labor regulates the construction industry by requiring all General and Construction Contractors to hold a registration if they make $2,000 or more per year. General Contractors who make over $2,000 a year must complete the registration process and hold the proper forms of insurance before they may begin work on a construction project. The State of Iowa does not have an education, work experience or examination requirement to obtain registration.
General Contractor registration protects the interest and safety of the public in the State of Iowa. The Iowa Division of Labor requires (more…)
Oklahoma General Contractor Regulations
Oklahoma does not handle the licensing of General Contractors at the state-level. The only contractors who are required to obtain a license from the state are Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors. Instead, counties and cities throughout Oklahoma have created their own codes and ordinances for General Contractors. In most cases, General Contractors in the State of Oklahoma are required to (more…)
Kentucky General Contractor Regulations
Kentucky does not regulate General Contractors at the state-level. Instead, the licensing of both commercial and residential General Contractors is handled at the local-level. Before a contractor may begin work on a construction project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, they must first check with their local city and county ordinances to determine the requirements. Some cities require individuals and businesses to become licensed or registered before they can contract or begin work.
Below are the licensing and registration requirements and regulations for (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in Colorado
General Contractor licenses are not obtained at the state-level in Colorado. Instead, licensing is handled on the local level. Before a contractor begins work on a construction project, they must first check with the local codes official to determine the licensing requirements in their area. Most cities and counties in the State of Colorado require General Contractors to pass a written examination and hold a license.
Although licensing is handled at the local-level, rather than the state-level in Colorado, there are a few things that are the same across the board. Most cities in Colorado offer (more…)
Building Contractor Licensing in Minnesota
The State of Minnesota regulates residential remodelers and building contractors by requiring them to hold a license from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (DLI). A Building Contractor or Residential Remodeler License allows contractors to work on new and existing homes and accessory buildings with four units or less. Licenses are issued to the contractor’s business entity, rather than the individual.
In order to become a licensed Building Contractor or Residential Remodeler in Minnesota, the contractor must (more…)
Home Improvement Contractor Licensing in Maryland
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission regulates the construction industry by requiring all contractors to obtain a license before they begin work on construction projects. Before a contractor may build, alter, repair, remodel or replace homes and condominiums in the State of Maryland, they must hold a Home Improvement Contractor license.
Before contractors submit their application to the Commission, they must pass an eligibility exam, prove that they are financially responsible, and prove that they have necessary experience to work as a Home Improvement Contractor.
In addition to licensing contractors, the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (more…)
South Dakota General Contractor Regulations
The licensing of General Contractors is handled at the local-level in South Dakota. All general building and construction contractors must check with their local city or county laws for licensing before beginning work on a construction project within the state. Most cities and counties have various rules and requirements for licensing, such as passing a qualifying exam and holding the proper forms of insurance. In most cases, a building permit is also required before construction work may begin.
*The only contractors licensed at the state-level in South Dakota are (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in Arkansas
The Contractor’s Licensing Board regulates the construction industry in the State of Arkansas by requiring general contractors to apply for and hold a license. A license is required for any project of $2,000 or more, including labor and materials. The Arkansas Contractor’s Licensing Board oversees the licensing of Commercial General Contractors. A Residential Committee was developed in the late 1990s to oversee the licensing process for Residential General Contractors.
The Board and Committee protect the safety and well-being of the public in the State of Arkansas by setting standards and requirements for all contractors wanting to obtain a license. Contractors must prove they have the skills and experience, character and financial stability to operate within their classification. Applicants are also required to (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in Hawaii
The State of Hawaii regulates their construction industry by requiring General Contractors engaged in commercial, residential or public works construction to obtain a license. A license is required to build, construct, alter, repair, improve or remodel any building or structure in Hawaii, if the project is worth $1,000 or more, including labor and materials. Licenses are issued by the Contractors Licensing Board of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Licenses are issued to sole proprietors and businesses entities in the State of Hawaii. All businesses are required to (more…)
Missouri General Contractor Regulations – By City
Missouri does not regulate the construction industry at the state level. The only contractors who are required to hold a state license are Asbestos Contractors. Instead, General Contractors are required to check the local regulations and requirements of their county, city or municipality.
Many cities in the State of Missouri require any person or business engaging in construction activity to hold a license or permit. In some cases, contractors are also required to (more…)