Contractor licenses in
Washington, DC
DC licenses or registers contractors statewide.
Search Washington, DC licenses (opens official site)
Official search run by DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Business Licensing at scout.dcra.dc.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses general, home improvement, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
Small jobs
Under $300
A home improvement contract is one of $300 or more; multiple contracts with the same homeowner within 12 months that total $300 or more also count.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- $25,000 home improvement surety bond for the two-year license period.
- Insurance
- Certificate of liability insurance required for the license.
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Business Licensing
Home improvement contractors and general contractors/construction managers via the Basic Business License
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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DC Board of Industrial Trades (DLCP)
Electricians, plumbers and gasfitters, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics