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Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in West Virginia
The State of West Virginia does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states for General Contractors. Out-of-state contractors who want to work on construction projects in West Virginia must apply for a license with the WV Division of Labor’s Contractor Licensing Board.
As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to:
- Take and pass the WV Business and Law Exam, administered by Prov Inc. In some cases a Trade Exam may also be required
- Obtain the proper tax identification numbers
- Register their business with the WV Secretary of State if the business entity is a corporation, LLC, LLP or LP
- Obtain the proper forms of insurance, including unemployment and workers compensation
- Complete and submit a license application and affidavit to the Board, along with all the required documents and fees
*In some cases, contractors are also required to secure a wage bond.
For more information visit our page about obtaining a General Contractor License in the State of West Virginia.
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Vermont
The State of Vermont does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states for General Contractors. This is because licensing is handled on the local-level, rather than the state-level in Vermont. Requirements and ordinances are put in place by the local planning or building department.
Out-of-state contractors who want to work on construction projects in Vermont must check the laws and ordinances of the city, county or town in which they plan to work. Most cities require contractors to (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in North Dakota
The State of North Dakota does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states for General Contractors. Any out-of-state contractor who wishes to work on construction projects of $2,000 or more in North Dakota must register their business and obtain a license from the North Dakota Secretary of State.
As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to:
- Register their trade name/ business entity with the ND Secretary of State Business Division
- Obtain the proper forms of insurance and the proper tax permits
- Complete and submit a license application to the Secretary of State, along with all the required documents and fees
- Meet all the requirements for license renewal
The Secretary of State offers the following license classifications to General Contractors, which set a monetary limit for each project: (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in South Dakota
The State of South Dakota does not have reciprocity agreements with other states for General Contractors. This is because licensing is handled on the local-level in South Dakota, by the city or county in which the contractor plans to work.
Out-of-state contractors who want to work on construction projects in the South Dakota must check with the local planning or building department to determine what is required. Most cities require contractors to obtain a license, pass a qualifying exam and hold the proper insurance and permits for their projects.
*Contractors should always notify the local planning or building department if they hold a license in another state.
All South Dakota contractors are also required to obtain a (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Alaska
The State of Alaska does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states for General Contractors. Out-of-state contractors who want to work or bid on construction projects of $10,000 or more in Alaska are required to obtain a license from the Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing.
Licenses are issued by the Division’s Contractor Licensing Department. As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to:
- Ensure their business name is unique
- Obtain a State of Alaska Business License
- Post a bond and obtain the proper forms of insurance
- Register with the Corporations section of the Division if their business is a corporation
- Complete and submit a license application to the Division, along with all the required documents and fees
The Division requires all residential contractors (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Delaware
The State of Delaware does not have reciprocal agreements with other states for General Contractors. This is because Delaware offers a non-resident contractor application packet as part of their registration and business licensing process.
Out-of-state contractors who want to work on construction projects in Delaware must apply for a registration and business license from the DE Division of Revenue. As part of the licensing and registration process, contractors are required to: (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Montana
The State of Montana does not have reciprocity agreements with other states for General Contractors. This is because Montana requires contractors to obtain a registration, in connection with workers compensation law, instead of licensing.
Out-of-state contractors who want to work on construction projects in Montana must register with the MT Department of Labor & Industry (DLI). The DLI offers two different registration classifications to General Contractors: (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Rhode Island
The State of Rhode Island does not hold reciprocal licensing agreements with other states for General Contractors. This is because Rhode Island requires contractors to obtain a registration credential, rather than a license.
Out-of-state contractors who want to work on construction projects in the State of Rhode Island must register with the RI Contractors Licensing and Registration Board. Registration is required for both commercial and residential contractors. Contractors must register if they plan to bid on, sell or perform work on construction projects of any kind.
As part of the registration process, contractors are required to (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Maine
The State of Maine does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states for General Contractors. This is because the licensing of contractors is handled on the local-level rather than the state-level in Maine.
Out-of-State contractors who want to work on construction projects in Maine must check with the local building or planning department in their city, town or county to determine what is required. Most cities require contractors to (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Hawaii
The State of Hawaii does not have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states for General Contractors. This is due to the specific licensing process that contractors must go through in Hawaii.
Out-of-state contractors who want to work on construction projects in Hawaii must obtain a license from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs if they plan to work on any project of $1,000 or more, including labor and materials. Licenses are issued by the Department’s Contractor Licensing Board.
As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to: (more…)