Where Do I Check to See If a Contractor Is Licensed?
Want to see if a home remodeling contractor is licensed at the state level? You’re at the right place.
This list covers primarily the specific category of license called home remodeling contractor license. This title differs from state to state. For example, in some states it may be called a home improvement contractor license or home renovation contractor license.
In the event a state does not have this remodeling-specific license, you will need to check out general contractor licensing.
Licenses may be required for electricians, plumbers, HVAC, asbestos removers, and other sub-specialties. Remember, this list covers only the state level. Licenses may be required at the municipal or county level.
Alabama
Licensing Board for General Contractors
Alaska
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Arizona
Arkansas
State Contractors Licensing Board
California
Contractors State License Board
Colorado
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Connecticut
Department of Consumer Protection
Delaware
Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Georgia
Hawaii
Professional and Vocational Licensing
Idaho
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Illinois
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Indiana
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Iowa
Kansas
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Kentucky
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Louisiana
Licensing Board for Contractors
Maine
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Maryland
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Massachusetts
Michigan
Department of Labor and Economic Growth
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Montana
Department of Labor and Industry
Registration optional if contractor has no employees.
Nebraska
Required in counties of 100,000 or more. Non-resident contractors need only register with Secretary of State and Department of Revenue.
Nevada
New Hampshire
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
New Jersey
Office of the Attorney General
New Mexico
Contractors Licensing Services
New York
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
North Carolina
Licensing Board for General Contractors
Required only for jobs $30,000 or more.
North Dakota
Required only for jobs $2,000 or more.
Ohio
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Oklahoma
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
However, non-resident contractors required to post a bond.
Oregon
Construction Contractors Board
Pennsylvania
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Rhode Island
Contractor’s Registration Board
South Carolina
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
Licensing required for jobs $200 or more.
South Dakota
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Tennessee
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Texas
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Utah
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Vermont
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.
Virginia
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Washington
State Department of Labor and Industries
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
General remodeling contractors not licensed by state.