Contractor licenses in
Alabama
Alabama licenses or registers contractors statewide.
Official search run by Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board at alhobv7prod.glsuite.us
Which work needs a license
The state licenses general, residential, roofing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
Small jobs
Under $10,000
Residential work costing $10,000 or less needs no Home Builders license; the limit is $2,500 for residential roofing.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Unlimited residential license requires passing the Alabama Business and Law exam and Skills exam.
- Bond
- No bond for unlimited or limited licenses; residential roofers must post a $10,000 license/permit bond.
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- Applicant must satisfy the Board of their experience and ability; limited and roofer licenses require a prior local contractor business license.
State license searches
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Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
Residential builders and remodelers on jobs over $10,000, and residential roofers over $2,500
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Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors
General contractors on projects of $100,000 or more, and swimming pools of $5,000 or more
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Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
Electrical contractors and electricians
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Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Plumbers and gas fitters
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Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors
HVAC and refrigeration contractors
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If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.