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Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Georgia

The General Division in the State of Georgia currently holds reciprocity agreements for Commercial Contractors licensed in the following states:

  • Louisiana
  • Tennessee

If you hold a commercial license with a building construction classification in one of these two states, you may easily become licensed to work on construction projects in the State of Georgia.

 

If you hold a NASCLA accredited license in one of the states listed below, you may also easily qualify to obtain a General Contractor License in Georgia.

  • Arkansas
  • Alabama
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina

 

*The State of Georgia is currently working to develop reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.  Reciprocity updates and recently added states are announced on the GA Secretary of State website. 

Reciprocal License Classifications in Georgia

To obtain a reciprocal contractor license in the State of Georgia, you must (more…)

Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Michigan

The State of Michigan does not hold reciprocal licensing agreements for General Contractors who are licensed in other states.  To work on a construction project of $600 or more in the State of Michigan, contractors are required to obtain a Residential Builders License from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Builders Unit.

As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to:

  • Complete Pre-Licensure Education Courses
  • Prepare and Submit an Application
  • Pass the Michigan Residential Builders License Exam
  • Complete Continuing Education Courses Upon Renewal

 

For more information about obtaining a Residential Builders License in the State of Michigan, please visit:

Residential Builders License in Michigan

 

Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not hold reciprocal license agreements with other states for General Contractors.  This is because the licensing of General Contractors is not handled at the state-level.  General Contractors are licensed at the local-level in PA.

If a General Contractor from another state wants to conduct business in Pennsylvania, they must check with the local laws and ordinances of the city, county or municipality in which they plan to work.  Most cities require contractors to (more…)

Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Ohio

The State of Ohio does not hold reciprocal agreements with other states for General, Residential and most Commercial Contractors.  This is because contractors are licensed at the local-level in Ohio.

If a contractor from another state wants to conduct business in the State of Ohio, they must comply with the local laws and ordinances in the city or town in which they choose to work.

 

Ohio does, however, hold reciprocal agreements for Commercial Contractors engaged in the electrical trade.  In this case, the State of Ohio works with: (more…)

Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Illinois

The State of Illinois does not hold reciprocity agreements for General Contractors in other states.  This is because the licensing and permitting of General Contractors is handled at the local-level rather than the state-level in Illinois.

General Contractors must check the local laws and ordinances of their city or county, to work on residential and commercial construction projects.  Many cities and counties in Illinois require (more…)

Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Florida

The State of Florida does not hold reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.  To work on a construction project for profit in the State of Florida, General Contractors must obtain a Division 1 Registered or Certified License through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

As part of the licensing process, contractors are required to: (more…)

Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in New York

New York does not offer reciprocal contractor licenses to General Contractors licensed in other states.  This is because the State of New York does not handle the licensing of General Contractors.  Licensing is conducted at the local-level.

 

General Contractors in New York are required to follow the local licensing laws, set by the building or planning agency in their city, county or municipality.  In most cases, contractors are required to apply for a local license or obtain the proper building and zoning permits.

 

For more information on local regulations for General Contractors working in the State of New York, please visit:

General Contractor Licensing in New York

 

Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in Texas

The State of Texas does not hold reciprocal license agreements for General Contractors in any other states across the county.  This is because the State of Texas does not license General Contractors at the state-level.

All licensing and permit requirements for General Contractors in Texas are handled by the local city, county or town in which the contractor plans to conduct business.  In most cases, the local government requires contractors to hold the proper building permits for their projects.

 

For more information about local regulations for General Contractors in the State of Texas, please visit:

General Contractor Licensing in Texas

How to Get a North Carolina Contractors License

The North Carolina Board for General Contractors regulates the construction industry in the State of North Carolina.  Before a contractor is allowed to submit bid or work on any project worth $30,000 or more within the state, they must have a North Carolina contractors license.

The Board meets once a month throughout the year to review applications and decide who is eligible to hold a license.  All applications are due during the first week of every month, and are reviewed the following month, except during the month of December.  Once the application is accepted, the contractor must (more…)