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Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey does not hold reciprocal license agreements for General Contractors in other states. New Jersey doesn’t have reciprocity because they offer Home Improvement Contractor Registration as opposed to General Contractor Licensing.
Out-of-state contractors who want to work on residential and non-commercial construction projects in the State of New Jersey must obtain a Home Improvement Contractor Registration Certificate from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. (more…)
Reciprocal General Contractor Licensing in North Carolina
The State of North Carolina holds reciprocal license agreements for General Contractors in the following states:
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
Contractors holding a valid license in one of these two states may easily obtain a license to work on construction projects in North Carolina, without examination.
General Contractor Licenses in North Carolina are issued by the NC Board for Licensing Contractors.
Reciprocal License Classifications in North Carolina
North Carolina has reciprocity with South Carolina and Tennessee due to the similarities in the licensing process, as well as the classifications offered. Out-of-state contractors have the option of choosing one of the following classifications in North Carolina:
- Limited License- restricts contractors to working on projects of $500,000 or less
- Intermediate License- restricts contractors to working on projects of $1 million or less
- Unlimited License- does not have restrictions for project value or size
Reciprocal Licensing Requirements in North Carolina
Contractors who want to receive a reciprocal General Contractor license in North Carolina must complete an application booklet and submit it to the Board, along with all the required documents and fees.
For a free copy of the application and instruction booklet, please visit:
http://www.nclbgc.org/books/AppInstWeb.pdf
All contractors must complete the following steps and submit the following documents along with their application:
- Register with the North Carolina Secretary of State- if the contractor’s business type is a partnership, LLC or corporation
- Submit a Certificate of Assumed Name- from the Registrar of Deeds in the county where the contractor plans to conduct business
- Provide 3 Letters of Reference- from someone with first-hand knowledge of the contractor’s work within the past 12 months
- Submit a Financial Statement- showing working capital in the following amounts:
- Limited License Applicants- $17,000
- Intermediate License Applicants- $75,000
- Unlimited License Applicants- $150,000
- All contractors must submit a valid copy of their South Carolina or Tennessee General Contractor license
Reciprocity Exam in North Carolina
Contractors who hold a valid license in the State of South Carolina or Tennessee are not required to take and pass an examination. Contractors from one of these two states applying a reciprocal license do not have to take the NASCLA Accredited Building Exam.
Further Information
For more information about obtaining a reciprocal contractor license in the State of North Carolina, please contact the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors at:
919-571-4183
OR
Visit: http://www.nclbgc.org/index.html
*North Carolina Contractors who hold a license from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors and want to obtain a reciprocal license from another state must contact the state’s licensing agency to determine if they hold a reciprocity agreement with North Carolina.
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: