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Handyman Rules: The Source Table

3,655 checked facts: 414 state rules and 3,241 city and county facts. Every row has an official source link and the date we read it. 1,865 rows also carry a quote copied from that source; the rest have the link only. Facts we couldn't confirm are left out, and so are places whose local rules we haven't checked yet.

Rows by type (same query as the CSV): state insurance bond 37, state license scope 40, state llc fee 46, state registration 52, state regulator 52, state threshold 50, state threshold counts 50, state trade licenses 39, place business license 768, place contractor license 695, place county 902, place local rule 876, state permit rule 26, state local note 22.

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State rules

StateFactWhat the source saysSourceChecked
AKinsurance bondGeneral liability: not less than $20,000 property damage, $50,000 injury/death to one person, $100,000 to more than one person (AS 08.18.101(a)(2)); statutory waiver for projects each $2,500 or less, but the current Hand…source2026-11-02
AKlicense scopeevery contractor must hold a state certificate of registration (AS 08.18.011) from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; there is no dollar-value exemption. Small-job contractors register as a …source2026-11-02
AKllc fee250source2026-11-02
AKregistrationState Handyman Contractor Registration: $5,000 surety bond (AS 08.18.071(b)(4)); proof of general liability insurance ($20,000 property / $50,000 one person / $100,000 more than one person); workers' compensation proof i…source2026-11-02
AKregulatorAlaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Construction Contractors program)source2026-11-02
AKthresholdNo exemption from registration by job size (AS 08.18.161 exemptions are owner/utility/personal-property etc., no dollar exemption). Handyman bond class: 'one project with an aggregate contract price of $10,000 or less, i…source2026-11-02
AKthreshold countsother: no exemption threshold - registration required at any dollar amount. The $10,000 figure defines the Handyman Contractor class and its $5,000 bond and counts 'all labor, materials, and other items' (AS 08.18.071(b)…source2026-11-02
AKtrade licensesElectrical contractors must be registered specialty contractors with an Electrical Administrator license assigned; mechanical contractors (plumbing, heating, sheet metal, refrigeration) need a Mechanical Administrator li…source2026-11-02
ALinsurance bondHBLB: no insurance required for licensure ('The law regulating residential home builders does not address insurance'), but Ala. Code 34-14A-19 requires a licensed builder to give the homeowner a signed, witnessed written…source2026-11-02
ALlicense scopethe Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board licenses residential home builders, which by statute includes anyone who for a fee undertakes the repair, improvement, or reimprovement (remodeling) of a residence of up to 3 flo…source2026-11-02
ALllc fee200source2026-11-02
ALpermit ruleNo - the exemption is based on cost of the undertaking only. Ala. Code 34-14A-13 directs building officials to refuse a permit 'for any undertaking which would require a license' unless the applicant shows it is licensed…source2026-11-02
ALregistrationNo separate state handyman registration found. Residential roofer licensees must submit a $10,000 license/permit bond naming the Board as obligee (HBLB FAQ).source2026-11-02
ALregulatorAlabama Home Builders Licensure Board (residential); State Licensing Board for General Contractors (commercial/public, pools); Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors; Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board; St…source2026-11-02
ALthresholdAla. Code 34-14A-2(16): a residential home builder license is required 'when the cost of the undertaking exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000)' - i.e., $10,000.00 or less is exempt; over $10,000 requires a license. Resi…source2026-11-02
ALthreshold countslabor+materials (statute: 'total cost of the materials, labor, supervision, overhead, and profit')source2026-11-02
ALtrade licensesElectrical licensed statewide by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors (electrical contractors and journeyman electricians); plumbing/gas by the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board; HVAC/R by the State…source2026-11-02
ARinsurance bondWorkers' compensation required for RCC licensees as required under A.C.A. 11-9-401, but home improvement contractors with less than $50,000 of work are not required to secure/prove WC unless otherwise required by law (A.…source2026-11-02
ARlicense scopethe Residential Contractors Committee (under the Contractors Licensing Board, Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing) licenses residential building contractors and home improvement contractors (Home Improvement Speci…source2026-11-02
ARllc fee50source2026-11-02
ARregistrationRoofing contractor registration certificate (A.C.A. 17-25-601 et seq.) for roofers: $15,000 minimum surety bond and proof of workers' comp; fee not to exceed $100; HI/residential licensees exempt if roofing is not more t…source2026-11-02
ARregulatorArkansas Department of Labor and Licensing - Contractors Licensing Board / Residential Contractors Committeesource2026-11-02
ARthresholdA.C.A. 17-25-513(3)(A): exempt 'when the cost of the work done or to be done does not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000)' - i.e., $2,000.00 or less is exempt (at or below); over $2,000 requires a license. 17-25-513(3)(…source2026-11-02
ARthreshold countslabor+materials (DLL: 'more than $2,000, including, but not limited to, labor and material'; statute says 'cost of the work done or to be done')source2026-11-02
AZinsurance bondLicense bonds (A.R.S. 32-1152): general residential contractors $5,000-$15,000; specialty residential contractors $1,000-$7,500 (amount set by ROC rule based on volume); commercial bonds scale with estimated annual volum…source2026-11-02
AZlicense scopethe Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licenses all contractors, issuing separate commercial, residential and dual licenses by trade classification; residential remodeling/repair requires an ROC license unless the ha…source2026-11-02
AZllc fee50source2026-11-02
AZlocal noteContractor licensing is state-level (ROC); cities issue building permits and may require local business/privilege tax licenses.source2026-11-02
AZpermit ruleYes - the exemption 'does not apply ... In any case in which the performance of the work requires a local building permit' (A.R.S. 32-1121(A)(14)(a)); ROC: a license is required if a permit is required 'regardless of the…source2026-11-02
AZregistrationNo separate handyman registration. Exempt persons who advertise must include 'not a licensed contractor' in every advertisement. Licensed residential/dual contractors must also either post an additional $200,000 bond or …source2026-11-02
AZregulatorArizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)source2026-11-02
AZthresholdA.R.S. 32-1121(A)(14): aggregate contract price on one undertaking/project by one or more contracts 'is less than $1,000' (strictly under $1,000; $1,000.00 requires a license); work must be 'of a casual or minor nature';…source2026-11-02
AZthreshold countslabor+materials (aggregate contract price 'including labor, materials and all other items', excluding certain plug-in/low-voltage manufacturer appliances or fixtures)source2026-11-02
AZtrade licensesElectrical, plumbing, HVAC and other trades are licensed as ROC contractor classifications (commercial/residential/dual), not via separate state trade boards. Handyman exemption does not cover work needing a permit, whic…source2026-11-02
CAinsurance bond$25,000 contractor's bond (or $25,000 cash deposit/cashier's check) required before licensing; bond of qualifying individual $25,000. Workers' comp required if employees (not verified this run).source2026-11-02
CAlicense scopeCSLB licenses all contractors incl. home improvement; required if the project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or total labor+materials on the project is $1,000 or more.source2026-11-02
CAllc fee70source2026-11-02
CApermit ruleYes - if the work requires a building permit (any permit, per CSLB bulletin), the exemption does not apply regardless of price.source2026-11-02
CAregistrationNo separate handyman registration. Licensed contractors: $25,000 contractor bond (or cash deposit) before licensure; qualifying-individual bond $25,000 where required.source2026-11-02
CAregulatorContractors State License Board (CSLB), California Department of Consumer Affairssource2026-11-02
CAthresholdAggregate contract price for labor, materials, and all other items is LESS THAN $1,000 (so $999.99 max; $1,000 exactly needs a license), on one undertaking/project by one or more contracts; work must not require a buildi…source2026-11-02
CAthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
COlicense scopeLeads (multiple non-official sources, consistent): false - Colorado has no statewide general/residential/handyman contractor license; licensing is set by cities/counties. State licenses only electricians and plumbers (DO…source2026-11-02
COllc fee50source2026-11-02
COregistrationHB26-1415 (2026) proposed an OPTIONAL residential construction contractor certification (Dept. of Law enterprise, fee capped at $100/yr); enactment status not verified.source2026-11-02
COregulatorNo state general-contractor regulator. Trades: Colorado State Electrical Board and Colorado State Plumbing Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).source2026-11-02
COthreshold countsother: no state threshold (leads say no state GC license, so no state dollar exemption); any thresholds are localsource2026-11-02
COtrade licensesElectrical: DORA/DPO State Electrical Board licenses Residential Wireman, Journeyman and Master Electricians (and electrical contractors - lead). Plumbing: State Plumbing Board (lead). HVAC/mechanical: no state license (…source2026-11-02
CTinsurance bondGeneral liability insurance not less than $20,000 required for HIC registration (CGS 20-421(a)(3), effective July 1, 2022). No routine bond; commissioner may require a bond as a disciplinary condition (20-422, 20-426a). …source2026-11-02
CTlicense scopeConnecticut REGISTERS (not licenses) home improvement contractors and salespersons with the Department of Consumer Protection under the Home Improvement Act (CGS ch. 400, 20-418 et seq.). No exam. New home builders regis…source2026-11-02
CTllc fee120source2026-11-02
CTlocal noteState-level HIC registration; towns do not issue general contractor licenses but administer building permits (State Building Code via local building officials). Fictitious trade names register with the Town Clerk.source2026-11-02
CTpermit ruleNeeding a permit does NOT itself trigger HIC registration; registration depends on the price thresholds. Separately CGS 20-427(i): 'No contractor shall commence work unless each applicable building or construction permit…source2026-11-02
CTregistrationHIC certificate of registration (annual, expires March 31): application fee $120 (renewal same), plus $100/yr Home Improvement Guaranty Fund fee; online application; proof of general liability insurance of not less than …source2026-11-02
CTregulatorConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), License Services Division (Home Improvement Contractor registration; Home Improvement Guaranty Fund). Trades: DCP Occupational and Professional Licensing / trade board…source2026-11-02
CTthresholdCGS 20-419(5)(A): work is 'home improvement' only where 'the total price for all work agreed upon between the contractor and owner or proposed or offered by the contractor exceeds two hundred dollars' (so a job at or bel…source2026-11-02
CTthreshold countsother: total price for all work agreed upon or proposed/offered (statute says 'total price', not split into labor/materials, so effectively labor+materials). Separate annual exclusion: a person whose home improvement con…source2026-11-02
CTtrade licensesHolders of trade licenses doing only licensed work are exempt from HIC registration (20-428(4)). HIC definition covers 'alarm systems not requiring electrical work'. No handyman carve-out for trade work found.source2026-11-02
DCinsurance bondHIC: surety bond penal sum $25,000 running to DC (16 DCMR 802.1; other security may be deposited in lieu). Public liability/property damage insurance minimum $50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 per accident, $10,0…source2026-11-02
DClicense scopeDC (acting as state and city) licenses through Basic Business License (BBL) categories at the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP): 'Home Improvement Contractor' (16 DCMR ch. 8; $25,000 bond, liability …source2026-11-02
DCregistrationDLCP BBL for Home Improvement Contractor: 2-year license $99 or 4-year $198 (DLCP fee schedule; HIC not eligible for 6-month term; GC/CM 6-month $49); Every HIC and residential GC must designate and maintain a BBL for at…source2026-11-02
DCregulatorDistrict of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Business Licensing Division (BBL: Home Improvement Contractor; General Contractor/Construction Manager; Home Improvement Salesperson). Trades: …source2026-11-02
DCthreshold16 DCMR 899: 'Home improvement contract - an agreement for the performance of home improvement work in the District for a contract price of three hundred dollars ($ 300) or more' (so $300 and up is covered; under $300 is…source2026-11-02
DCthreshold countsother: 'contract price' of the home improvement agreement (whole contract price, effectively labor+materials); multiple agreements with the same homeowner within 12 months are aggregated.source2026-11-02
DEinsurance bondWorkers' compensation insurance certificate required for Division of Revenue contractor license and DOL registration. Nonresident tax surety bond 6% of contracts >= $20,000. No general liability minimum found in these st…source2026-11-02
DElicense scopeDelaware has no competency/exam license for general or home-improvement contractors, but EVERY contractor (resident or nonresident, general or sub, residential or commercial) must (1) hold a Division of Revenue contracto…source2026-11-02
DEllc fee70source2026-11-02
DEregistrationDivision of Revenue contractor license: $75/yr (renews Jan 1) plus 0.6472% gross receipts fee monthly; requires DOL certificate of notice and workers' compensation insurance certificate (30 Del. C. 2502(b)). DOL Contract…source2026-11-02
DEregulatorDelaware Division of Revenue (Department of Finance) - contractor business license; Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Contractor Registration - contractor registry; Division of Profe…source2026-11-02
DEthresholdNo small-job exemption found. 30 Del. C. 2502(a): 'Any person desiring to engage in business in this State as a contractor shall obtain a license upon making application to the Division of Revenue and paying a fee of $75…source2026-11-02
DEthreshold countsother: no dollar threshold. 30 Del. C. 2501 'contractor' = anyone in the business of 'furnishing labor or both labor and materials' for construction, alteration, repairing, dismantling or demolition of any structure. 19 …source2026-11-02
FLlicense scope[True, "Yes. DBPR's Construction Industry Licensing Board certifies (statewide) and registers (local-competency) general, building, residential and specialty contractors under ch. 489 Part I F.S."]source2026-11-02
FLllc fee125source2026-11-02
FLlocal noteState licensing is primary. Registered (non-certified) contractors depend on local certificates of competency, and cities and counties require local business tax receipts. Florida law bars local governments from requirin…source2026-11-02
FLpermit ruleYes in practice. The statute text does not mention permits, but DBPR's official notice says 'casual, minor and inconsequential' is defined in Rule 61G4-12.011 F.A.C. and 'essentially means, when no permit is required.' S…source2026-11-02
FLregistrationNo separate handyman registration. Contractors are either state-certified (statewide) or state-registered (based on local certificate of competency) with DBPR; no separate dollar threshold beyond the $2,500 exemption.source2026-11-02
FLregulatorFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB); Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) for electricalsource2026-11-02
FLthresholds. 489.103(9) F.S.: work 'of a casual, minor, or inconsequential nature in which the aggregate contract price for labor, materials, and all other items is less than $2,500' (strictly UNDER $2,500). Does not apply if part…source2026-11-02
FLthreshold countslabor+materials (aggregate contract price for labor, materials, and all other items)source2026-11-02
FLtrade licensesState-level: CILB licenses plumbing, mechanical, air-conditioning and other Division II specialty contractors; ECLB (ch. 489 Part II) licenses electrical and alarm contractors. The $2,500 exemption in 489.103(9) is in Pa…source2026-11-02
GAlicense scopeGeorgia licenses residential (Residential-Basic, Residential-Light Commercial) and general contractors under O.C.G.A. Title 43 Ch. 41 when the value of the work or compensation, whichever is higher, exceeds $2,500. No se…source2026-11-02
GAllc fee100source2026-11-02
GAlocal noteContractor licensing is state-level; cities/counties require business licenses/occupation tax certificates and issue permits (not verified this run).source2026-11-02
GApermit ruleNo - needing a permit does not void the repair exception; Rule 553-8-.01(4) requires the repairer to obtain permits and inspections required by the local authority. The $2,500 threshold statute text fetched does not ment…source2026-11-02
GAregistrationNo state handyman registration.source2026-11-02
GAregulatorState Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (Residential Contractor Division and General Contractor Division), Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division. Trades: State Construct…source2026-11-02
GAthresholdLicense required where 'the total value of the work or activity or of the compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work, whichever is the higher, exceeds $2,500.00' (O.C.G.A. 43-41-2(9)). So $2,…source2026-11-02
GAthreshold countsother: the higher of total value of the work/activity OR the contractor's compensation (effectively labor+materials value)source2026-11-02
GAtrade licensesElectrical, plumbing, conditioned air (HVAC), low-voltage and utility contracting are licensed under O.C.G.A. Title 43 Chapter 14 (Construction Industry Licensing Board). Residential/general contractors may contract for …source2026-11-02
HIlicense scopeHawaii licenses contractors statewide under HRS ch. 444 through the Contractors License Board (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing). Small jobs are exempt under HRS 444-2(4).source2026-11-02
HIllc fee50source2026-11-02
HIpermit ruleYes. 'This exemption shall not apply in any case where a building permit is required regardless of the aggregate contract price.'source2026-11-02
HIregistrationNo separate state handyman registration found. Licensed contractors renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year; on-time renewal is $338 for an active entity or sole proprietor and $208 for an RME, and requires a c…source2026-11-02
HIregulatorContractors License Board, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL), Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)source2026-11-02
HIthresholdHRS 444-2(4): 'Any project or operation for which the aggregate contract price for labor and materials is not more than $1,500' (i.e., at or below $1,500). Not available where the job is part of a larger project or where…source2026-11-02
HIthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
IAinsurance bondWorkers' compensation per Iowa law (or a statement that it is not required). $25,000 surety bond for out-of-state contractors (91C.2(3)). The DIAL page says contractors with employees need WC + a $25,000 bond. No state g…source2026-11-02
IAllc fee50source2026-11-02
IAlocal noteYes. Iowa has no state GC license, so cities and counties may license or register general contractors (e.g., some cities require local contractor licenses). Iowa Code 105.17 already bars local licensing of PMSB-licensed …source2026-11-02
IAregistrationRegister with DIAL ($50 application fee per the DIAL page). Requirements: proof of workers' comp coverage, or a statement that it is not required. An Iowa unemployment insurance (employer or special contractor) number is…source2026-11-02
IAregulatorIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) - Contractor Registration (Division of Labor). Trades: Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB, Iowa Code ch. 105) and electrical licensing under Iowa Code …source2026-11-02
IAthresholdIowa Code 91C.1(1)(a): 'a person who earns less than two thousand dollars annually or who performs work or has work performed on the person's own property is not a contractor for purposes of this chapter.' Registration i…source2026-11-02
IAthreshold countsother: annual gross earnings from construction (not per job). The statute says 'earns less than two thousand dollars annually' and does not split labor and materials.source2026-11-02
IAtrade licensesPlumbing, mechanical, HVAC/R, hydronics, sheet metal: state license from the Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board (ch. 105). The DIAL page says any business providing these services must get a PMSB license; no handyman ca…source2026-11-02
IDinsurance bondIdaho Code 54-5210(1)(e): general liability insurance, including products and completed operations, of not less than $300,000 single limit. 54-5210(1)(d): a workers' compensation certificate, or a statement of why it is …source2026-11-02
IDlicense scopeIdaho has no exam-based license for general or residential contractors. It does require statewide REGISTRATION under the Idaho Contractor Registration Act (Idaho Code Title 54, ch. 52), administered by the Idaho Contract…source2026-11-02
IDregistrationRegistration is required to engage in business as a contractor (54-5204). Statutory fee cap is $150/yr (54-5210(2)). The DOPL fee table lists $120 for individuals and $120 for businesses, with a $60 entry in each row (co…source2026-11-02
IDregulatorIdaho Contractors Board, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)source2026-11-02
IDthresholdIdaho Code 54-5205(2)(f): work on one undertaking or project considered casual, minor, or inconsequential, whether by one or more contracts, 'the aggregate contract price of which, for labor and materials and all other i…source2026-11-02
IDthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
ILllc fee150source2026-11-02
ILlocal noteYes - general contractor licensing/registration is left to municipalities (e.g., Chicago Dept. of Buildings). Official explicit statement not located; see HRRA pamphlet direction to check local/county government for perm…source2026-11-02
ILpermit rulen/a at state level (no state exemption). Permits are local; HRRA pamphlet tells homeowners to check with local and county units of government.source2026-11-02
ILregistrationNo state GC registration. Plumbing contractors register with IDPH under 225 ILCS 320. Roofing contractors licensed by IDFPR (no handyman/small-job carve-out verified).source2026-11-02
ILregulatorNone for general contracting. Trades: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - roofing contractors; Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - plumbers/plumbing contractors. HRRA enforced…source2026-11-02
ILthresholdNo license threshold. HRRA Sec. 10: definition excludes 'maintenance, service, or repairs under $500'. Sec. 15: written contract/work order required 'Prior to initiating home repair or remodeling work for over $1,000'. S…source2026-11-02
ILthreshold countsother: no licensing threshold. HRRA contract rules: written contract required for work 'over $1,000' (total cost incl. parts and materials); 'home repair and remodeling' definition excludes 'maintenance, service, or repa…source2026-11-02
ILtrade licensesPlumbing: IDPH licenses plumbers, plumbing contractors, apprentices, irrigation contractors (225 ILCS 320). Roofing: IDFPR.source2026-11-02
INllc fee75source2026-11-02
INlocal noteYes. Contractor licensing is set by cities/counties (e.g., Indianapolis/Marion County). The Indiana AG directs consumers to check with the city or county building department for licensing requirements.source2026-11-02
INregistrationNo state GC registration. Plumbing contractors (including corporations) must hold a plumbing contractor license from the Plumbing Commission.source2026-11-02
INregulatorNone for general contracting (local). Plumbing: Indiana Plumbing Commission / Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA). Consumer protection under IC 24-5-11: Office of the Indiana Attorney General, Consumer Protection…source2026-11-02
INthresholdNo license threshold. A real property (home) improvement contract is one whose contract price 'exceeds one hundred fifty dollars ($150)'. Contracts above $150 must be in writing (AG: 'Indiana law requires home improvemen…source2026-11-02
INthreshold countsother: no licensing threshold. IC 24-5-11 written-contract rule applies when the contract price exceeds $150.source2026-11-02
INtrade licensesPlumbing: state-licensed by the Indiana Plumbing Commission (PLA), IC 25-28.5.source2026-11-02
KSllc fee85source2026-11-02
KSregistrationRoofing contractors only: a roofing contractor registration certificate from the Kansas AG. Certain general contractors are exempt per the 2015 HB 2254 criteria.source2026-11-02
KSregulatorNone for general contracting (local). Roofing: Kansas Attorney General, Roofing Registration Unit (Kansas Roofing Registration Act).source2026-11-02
KSthresholdNo state licensing threshold. Roofing registration applies to every 'roofing contractor' providing commercial or residential roofing services for a fee. No dollar floor was verified.source2026-11-02
KSthreshold countsother: no state thresholdsource2026-11-02
KStrade licensesNo statewide electrician license: 2026 HB 2588 ('Providing for statewide electrician licensing') DIED. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC licensing is therefore local (cities/counties).source2026-11-02
KYllc fee40source2026-11-02
KYlocal noteYes. With no state GC license, contractor licensing/registration is done by local governments (e.g., Louisville Metro, Lexington-Fayette). The official evidence is indirect: the failed HB 300 would have created the first…source2026-11-02
KYregistrationNo state GC registration. Electrical contractors, master HVAC contractors, and master plumbers are licensed by HBC.source2026-11-02
KYregulatorNone for general contracting (local). Trades: Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC) - Electrical Division, Division of Plumbing, Division of HVAC.source2026-11-02
KYthresholdNo state licensing threshold for general/handyman work. Trade licensing has no dollar floor (none verified).source2026-11-02
KYthreshold countsother: no state thresholdsource2026-11-02
KYtrade licensesHBC licenses electrical contractors/electricians, plumbers, and HVAC contractors.source2026-11-02
LAinsurance bondNet worth requirement $25,000 (home improvement) / $50,000 (residential) per Act 422 of 2025.source2026-11-02
LAlicense scopeLSLBC issues Residential Construction licenses (new residential structures $50,000 or more; home improvement over $50,000) and Home Improvement registrations ($7,500 up to $50,000) plus Commercial and Mold Remediation li…source2026-11-02
LAllc fee125source2026-11-02
LAregistrationHome Improvement Registration (LSLBC) for home improvement projects $7,500 to under $50,000; since Aug 1, 2024 registrants may not perform structural work or build outbuildings; written contract required. Act 422 (eff.source2026-11-02
LAregulatorLouisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), incl. its Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee; State Plumbing Board of Louisiana for plumberssource2026-11-02
LAthresholdHome improvement work on an existing residential structure requires an LSLBC Home Improvement registration when the project value is $7,500 or more (statute per Act 178 of 2024: '$7,500 or more but less than $50,000'; LS…source2026-11-02
LAthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
LAtrade licensesPlumbers licensed by State Plumbing Board of Louisiana; LSLBC commercial license also required for electrical/mechanical/plumbing projects exceeding $10,000 (labor+materials). Act 422 exempts electrical, mechanical and p…source2026-11-02
MAinsurance bondNo bond for HIC; instead mandatory Guaranty Fund payment ($100-$500). Fund compensates homeowners up to $25,000 for unpaid judgments against registered contractors.source2026-11-02
MAlicense scopeTwo separate state credentials. (1) Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration (M.G.L. c.142A, Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation) for anyone soliciting/bidding/performing work on existing owner-occup…source2026-11-02
MAllc fee500source2026-11-02
MApermit ruleHIC $500 exemption is not tied to permits. But CSL requirement is permit/work-type driven: OCABR chart says work like structural carpentry, decks, door installation, sheetrock, siding, windows, roofing, insulation requir…source2026-11-02
MAregistrationHIC: $150 registration fee + one-time Guaranty Fund payment ($100 for 0-3 employees, $200 for 4-10, $300 for 11-30, $500 for 30+); renew every two years at $100; online via MA Contractor Hub. Registration number must app…source2026-11-02
MAregulatorOffice of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) - Home Improvement Contractor Program; Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI), Division of Occupational Licensure - Construction Supervisor License (Boar…source2026-11-02
MAthresholdM.G.L. c.142A §14: HIC registration not required for 'any contractor or subcontractor who works on one undertaking or project by one or more contracts where the aggregate contract price is less than five hundred dollars'…source2026-11-02
MAthreshold countsother: 'aggregate contract price' for one undertaking or project (statute does not split labor vs materials; aggregate contract price = whole contract). Separate exemption: part-time contractors with under $5,000 gross r…source2026-11-02
MDinsurance bondBus. Reg. 8-302.1: applicants and licensed contractors must maintain general liability insurance of at least $500,000 (raised from $50,000 by Ch. 529/530 of 2024, effective October 1, 2024).source2026-11-02
MDlicense scopeMaryland requires a contractor license from the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) whenever a person acts as a contractor performing a 'home improvement' (repair, replacement, remodeling, etc. of a residence or …source2026-11-02
MDlocal noteHome improvement licensing is statewide (MHIC). Some trades (electrical, plumbing) can be licensed locally per 8-301(c)(4), and counties issue permits. Montgomery County and others may add their own requirements (not ver…source2026-11-02
MDregistrationMHIC contractor license (and salesperson license for sellers).source2026-11-02
MDregulatorMaryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensingsource2026-11-02
MDthresholdNo small-job/dollar exemption in Bus. Reg. 8-301. Exemptions are by person/type only: employees on wages (not salespersons), telephone-only solicitors, state/locally licensed trades (electrician, plumber, HVACR, architec…source2026-11-02
MDthreshold countsother: no dollar threshold. The license applies to any home improvement for an owner regardless of price.source2026-11-02
MDtrade licensesBus. Reg. 8-301(c)(4) exempts electricians, plumbers and HVACR contractors licensed under state or local law while acting within scope.source2026-11-02
MElicense scopeMaine does not license or register general/home-improvement contractors (Maine AG). LD 1226 (132nd Legislature, residential contractor licensing for projects over $15,000) died on adjournment Apr 29, 2026. State regulati…source2026-11-02
MEllc fee175source2026-11-02
MEregistrationNone for general/home-improvement contractors at state level.source2026-11-02
MEregulatorNo contractor licensing board. Consumer side: Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division (enforces 10 MRSA §1487). Trades: Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Dept…source2026-11-02
MEthresholdNo license threshold. 10 MRSA §1487: 'Any home construction contract for more than $3,000 in materials or labor must be in writing and must be signed by both the home construction contractor and the homeowner or lessee.'…source2026-11-02
MEthreshold countsother: no licensing threshold. Written-contract requirement applies to home construction contracts 'for more than $3,000 in materials or labor'.source2026-11-02
MEtrade licensesElectrical: Electricians' Examining Board licenses Master, Journeyman, Limited, Apprentice, Journeyman-in-training and Helper electricians and issues permits. Owner-occupant exemption for own single-family residence (new…source2026-11-02
MIlicense scopeMichigan licenses Residential Builders and Residential Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) Contractors under Article 24 of the Occupational Code (1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2401 et seq.), administered by LARA Bureau of Construction…source2026-11-02
MIllc fee50source2026-11-02
MIpermit ruleNo - the statutory $600 exemption is based on aggregate contract price only; MCL 339.2403 contains no permit condition. (Separate permit/licensed-trade rules apply to electrical, plumbing, mechanical work.)source2026-11-02
MIregistrationIndividual Residential Builder or Individual M&A Contractor license application $195 per LARA form BCC-2000 (relicensure $185); 60-hour LARA-approved prelicensure course required (waivable in some cases) plus state exam.…source2026-11-02
MIregulatorMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes - Residential Builders' and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors' licensing (Article 24, Occupational Code). Trades: LARA Burea…source2026-11-02
MIthresholdMCL 339.2403(f): no license needed for 'A person that is working on 1 undertaking or project by 1 or more contracts, if the aggregate contract price for the labor, material, and any other items for the undertaking or pro…source2026-11-02
MIthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
MItrade licensesElectrical, plumbing and mechanical (HVAC) contractors/journeymen licensed by LARA Bureau of Construction Codes under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (MCL 339.5101 et seq.); licensed electrical/plumbing/mechanical cont…source2026-11-02
MNinsurance bondLicensees: public liability insurance minimum $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate, and $25,000 property damage; plus proof of workers' compensation compliance. No bond; Contractor Recovery Fund fee instead.source2026-11-02
MNlicense scopeMinnesota DLI licenses Residential Building Contractors, Residential Remodelers and Residential Roofers (Minn. Stat. 326B.802-326B.885). A license is required to contract directly with an owner of 1-4 unit residential re…source2026-11-02
MNllc fee135source2026-11-02
MNregistrationFull license: base fee $180 plus Contractor Recovery Fund fee ($320 if gross annual receipts under $1M; $420 for $1-5M; $520 over $5M). Qualifying person must pass exam; 14 hours CE per 2-year renewal. Subcontractors not…source2026-11-02
MNregulatorMinnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing Division (residential contractor licensing; also electrical and plumbing licensing). Subcontractors/commercial contractors register throu…source2026-11-02
MNthresholdMinn. Stat. 326B.805 subd. 6(5): license not required for 'a person whose total gross annual receipts for performing specialty skills for which licensure would be required under this section do not exceed $15,000' (statu…source2026-11-02
MNthreshold countsother: total gross ANNUAL receipts from residential contracting/remodeling (not per job), not reduced by cost of goods, expenses or losses (i.e., labor + materials, annual).source2026-11-02
MNtrade licensesDLI: landlords exemption excludes plumbing/electrical. Solar PV installation must be by a MN-licensed electrical contractor. No handyman carve-out from trade licensing found.source2026-11-02
MOinsurance bondNo state GC insurance or bond. Statewide electrical contractor license: $500,000 liability insurance; bonds stay with the city/county.source2026-11-02
MOllc fee50source2026-11-02
MOlocal noteYes. General contractor, home improvement, handyman, plumbing, mechanical and (unless the optional statewide license is held) electrical licensing is done by cities and counties (e.g., Kansas City, St. Louis City/County,…source2026-11-02
MOpermit rulen/a at state level. Permits are issued locally; the state does not issue electrical permits or inspect work (RSMo 324.925.3, per OSEC FAQ).source2026-11-02
MOregistrationNo state contractor registration. Optional statewide electrical contractor license requires $500,000 liability insurance and proof of any bond a city or county requires (RSMo 324.920.1(1)). Statewide license is held by a…source2026-11-02
MOregulatorNone for general contracting (local). Electrical (optional statewide license): Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors, Missouri Division of Professional Registration (Dept. of Commerce and Insurance).source2026-11-02
MOthresholdNo state licensing threshold for general or handyman work. Any dollar thresholds are set by cities and counties.source2026-11-02
MOthreshold countsother: no state thresholdsource2026-11-02
MOtrade licensesElectrical: optional statewide electrical contractor license (OSEC). Under RSMo 324.920.4 a contractor working where no local license is required, or holding the required local license, does not need the statewide licens…source2026-11-02
MSinsurance bondResidential builder/remodeler licensees: proof of general liability insurance (no minimum amount found in fetched law/rules) and workers' compensation if applicable; 73-59-11 requires a written general liability insuranc…source2026-11-02
MSlicense scopeMississippi State Board of Contractors licenses Residential Builders (new residences over $50,000) and Residential Remodelers (improvements to an existing residence over $10,000) under Miss. Code 73-59-1 et seq. Below th…source2026-11-02
MSllc fee50source2026-11-02
MSpermit ruleNo - license threshold is cost-based only. However 73-59-17: local permit officials 'shall refuse to issue a permit' for any undertaking requiring a license unless applicant shows license or exemption, and must report un…source2026-11-02
MSregistrationNo state registration tier below $10,000.source2026-11-02
MSregulatorMississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) - residential builder/remodeler licensing (Miss. Code 73-59-1 et seq.) and commercial licensing (31-3-1 et seq.).source2026-11-02
MSthresholdMiss. Code 73-59-1: 'Remodeler' means one who for compensation undertakes improvements to an existing residence 'when the total cost of the improvements exceeds Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).' License required only A…source2026-11-02
MSthreshold countslabor+materials (statute: 'total cost of the improvements')source2026-11-02
MTinsurance bondNo state liability insurance or bond amount found for the CCL. Proof of workers' compensation compliance is required. 37-45-204 refers to 'a bond with the state of Montana named as obligee,' but no bond amount appears in…source2026-11-02
MTllc fee35source2026-11-02
MTlocal note37-45-204: for contractors covered by the state license, cities and counties may not require or issue their own registrations, licenses or bonds 'for the same or a similar purpose.' They may still charge a general busine…source2026-11-02
MTregistrationCCL (effective 1/1/2026): application fee $70 (non-refundable), renewal $70, late renewal fee $70 on top of renewal, no CE. The application requires proof of compliance with workers' compensation laws, EIN if any, and ow…source2026-11-02
MTregulatorMontana Department of Labor and Industry. The CCL program is run by the Business Standards Division (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov). Before 2026 it was Construction Contractor Registration under the Employment Relations Division…source2026-11-02
MTthreshold37-45-104(8): exempt is 'work or operation on one undertaking or project considered of a casual, minor, or inconsequential nature, by one or more contracts, the aggregate contract price of which, for labor and materials …source2026-11-02
MTthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
NClicense scopeYes, above a dollar threshold: G.S. 87-1 requires a general contractor license from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) when the cost of the undertaking is $40,000 or more (covers residential and comm…source2026-11-02
NCllc fee125source2026-11-02
NCregistrationNone for general/handyman work under $40,000 - no state registration.source2026-11-02
NCregulatorNorth Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC); trade: NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (G.S. Ch. 87 Art. 4); NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Cont…source2026-11-02
NCthresholdLicense required where 'the cost of the undertaking is forty thousand dollars ($40,000) or more' (G.S. 87-1(a)). So under $40,000 is exempt; $40,000 exactly requires a license. Also: anyone erecting a NC-labeled modular …source2026-11-02
NCthreshold countsother: 'cost of the undertaking' (total project cost; board says 'total project cost'). Third-party sources say labor+materials; statute text does not split it.source2026-11-02
NCtrade licensesElectrical: NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses electrical contracting with NO dollar threshold; G.S. 87-43.1 exceptions include own-property work and 'the replacement of lamps and fuses and to…source2026-11-02
NDinsurance bondWSI (workers' comp) certificate of payment if ND employees, otherwise WSI letter of good standing. No surety bond.source2026-11-02
NDlicense scopethe Secretary of State licenses all contractors (general, residential, sub, nonresident) when the cost/value/price per job exceeds $4,000 (NDCC ch. 43-07). Four classes (A-D) by single-job value; no exam, application und…source2026-11-02
NDllc fee135source2026-11-02
NDlocal noteBuilding permits are local.source2026-11-02
NDpermit ruleNo - the exemption is purely value-based; no official text ties it to permits. NDCC 43-07-24 only requires a contractor to supply its license number when applying for a building permit (permits issued locally).source2026-11-02
NDregistrationThe license itself is the registration (no separate registration tier). Annual renewal on or before March 1 with list of ND projects over $50,000 completed in prior calendar year (raised from $25,000 by 2025 SB 2163), li…source2026-11-02
NDregulatorNorth Dakota Secretary of State (Registrar, Licensing - contractor licensing, NDCC ch. 43-07); State Electrical Board (NDCC ch. 43-09); State Board of Plumbing (NDCC ch. 43-18)source2026-11-02
NDthresholdNDCC 43-07-02(1): a person may not act as a contractor 'when the cost, value, or price per job exceeds the sum of four thousand dollars' without a license - i.e., license required only when the job is OVER $4,000; jobs a…source2026-11-02
NDthreshold countsother: 'cost, value, or price per job' (statute does not split labor vs materials; total job price is the natural reading - labor+materials not expressly stated)source2026-11-02
NDtrade licensesElectrical: State Electrical Board licenses anyone who plans/installs/alters/repairs wiring, apparatus or equipment for electric light, heat or power (43-09-09); exemptions in 43-09-16 (utilities, telecom, appliance deal…source2026-11-02
NEinsurance bondWorkers' compensation certificate on file if the contractor has one or more employees. No state general-liability or bond amount for registrants found.source2026-11-02
NElicense scopeNebraska does not license general/residential contractors by competency, but the Contractor Registration Act requires every contractor/subcontractor working on real property other than their own to register with the Nebr…source2026-11-02
NEllc fee100source2026-11-02
NEregistrationAnnual Contractor Registration with NDOL (separate number for each business name). Fee: statute 48-2107 'a fee not to exceed forty dollars' (amended by Laws 2026, LB847, effective July 18, 2026); NDOL states the annual f…source2026-11-02
NEregulatorNebraska Department of Labor (Contractor Registration); State Electrical Board / State Electrical Division for electrical licensingsource2026-11-02
NEthresholdNeb. Rev. Stat. 48-2104(1): 'any person who earns less than five thousand dollars annually for construction services is not a contractor' - i.e., under $5,000 per year (not 'at or below'); anyone earning $5,000 or more p…source2026-11-02
NEthreshold countsother: annual earnings from construction services (not a per-job value)source2026-11-02
NEtrade licensesElectrical: statewide licensing by the State Electrical Board (State Electrical Act) - no person shall, for another, wire for or install electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment unless licensed (Class B electrical contr…source2026-11-02
NHinsurance bondNone state-required for general contractors (no license).source2026-11-02
NHlicense scopeNew Hampshire does not license or register general/home-improvement contractors (NH DOJ Consumer Protection Bureau: 'New Hampshire does not license home contractors'). Only trades (electrical; plumbing/gas/mechanical) ar…source2026-11-02
NHllc fee100source2026-11-02
NHregistrationNone for general/home-improvement contractors at state level.source2026-11-02
NHregulatorNo contractor licensing board. Consumer side: NH Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Bureau. Trades: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Electricians' Board (RSA 319-C); Mechanical Licensin…source2026-11-02
NHthresholdNo state license or dollar threshold for general/handyman work.source2026-11-02
NHthreshold countsother: no state licensing thresholdsource2026-11-02
NHtrade licensesElectrical: OPLC Electricians' Board licenses apprentice (registration), journeyman, master and high/medium voltage electricians; 'An active and valid New Hampshire Electrician license is required to work with 30 volts o…source2026-11-02
NJinsurance bondCGL minimum $500,000 per occurrence (HICB). Workers' comp unless exempt. Additional security minimum: $10,000 (contract under $10,000 or <$150,000 in prior-12-month contracts); $25,000 (contract $10,000-$120,000 or $150,…source2026-11-02
NJlicense scopeNew Jersey requires every home improvement contractor business (HICB, formerly HIC) to register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs under the Contractors' Business Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 56:8-136 et seq.),…source2026-11-02
NJllc fee100source2026-11-02
NJregistrationAnnual HICB registration with the Division (current registrations expired March 31, 2026; renewal annual). Must have: (1) workers' compensation insurance unless exempt; (2) 'additional security' (compliance bond, irrevoc…source2026-11-02
NJregulatorNJ Division of Consumer Affairs (Dept. of Law and Public Safety), Regulated Business Section - Home Improvement Contractor Business registration; New Jersey State Board of Home Improvement and Home Elevation Contractors …source2026-11-02
NJthresholdNo dollar-value exemption. N.J.S.A. 56:8-140 exempts categories: DCA-registered new home builders; work on property the person (or a family member, a charity or non-profit) owns; persons licensed by a Division profession…source2026-11-02
NJthreshold countsother: no dollar threshold; exemptions are by category onlysource2026-11-02
NJtrade licensesPersons licensed by a professional board within the Division acting within their scope are exempt from HICB registration.source2026-11-02
NMinsurance bondLicensed contractors: $10,000 bond (60-13-49(B)). Trade bureaus may also require a reasonable bond by regulation. Cities may not require an additional license bond from a CID-licensed contractor (60-13-51). Handyman exem…source2026-11-02
NMllc fee50source2026-11-02
NMlocal noteContractor licensing is statewide (CID). Cities may not add license bonds for CID licensees (60-13-51) but may require local business registration. Some jurisdictions issue permits and do inspections under 60-13-44.source2026-11-02
NMpermit ruleThe statute does not tie the exemption to permits. The exemption is lost when the work involves electrical wiring, plumbing or gas fitting, when it is part of a larger operation, when the person runs more than one projec…source2026-11-02
NMregistrationHandyman: an annual declaration filed with CID on its form (Handyman Certificate; 14.6.2.8 NMAC). Licensed contractors: a $10,000 corporate surety bond as proof of responsibility (60-13-49), plus classification exams and…source2026-11-02
NMregulatorNew Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD), Construction Industries Division (CID); Construction Industries Commission. License applications are handled through PSI.source2026-11-02
NMthreshold60-13-3(B)(14): exempt is an individual who works on one undertaking or project at a time that, 'in the aggregate or singly, does not exceed seven thousand two hundred dollars ($7,200) compensation a year' ('does not exc…source2026-11-02
NMthreshold countsother: total compensation per YEAR (all handyman contracts combined, 'in the aggregate or singly'), not a per-job limit. The statute says 'compensation' and does not say whether materials count.source2026-11-02
NMtrade licensesElectrical, plumbing, gas fitting and mechanical/HVAC are all licensed by the state through CID (contractor classifications under 14.6.6 NMAC and journeyman certificates under 14.6.4 NMAC). The handyman exemption express…source2026-11-02
NVinsurance bondRestricted license bond/cash deposit not less than $2,000 (NRS 624.244(2)).source2026-11-02
NVlicense scopeNevada State Contractors' Board licenses all contractors under NRS chapter 624, including residential/remodel work; only narrow exemptions (NRS 624.031) apply. 2025 law added a restricted (handyman-type) residential remo…source2026-11-02
NVllc fee75source2026-11-02
NVlocal noteState licenses contractors, but NRS 624.035 lets any county or incorporated city require an additional contractor's license meeting additional local standards. Building permits are local.source2026-11-02
NVpermit ruleYes. Exemption is lost if 'A building permit is required to perform the work' (NRS 624.031(6)(a)).source2026-11-02
NVregistrationNo separate state handyman registration. New (2025) restricted license under NRS 624.244: residential remodel/improvement of existing detached single-family residence (max 3 stories above ground, 1 below), cannot add enc…source2026-11-02
NVregulatorNevada State Contractors' Board (NSCB), NRS chapter 624 / NAC chapter 624.source2026-11-02
NVthresholdNRS 624.031(6): exempt is 'Any work to repair or maintain property the value of which is less than $1,000, including labor and materials' (strictly under $1,000), unless (a) a building permit is required; (b) the work is…source2026-11-02
NVthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
NVtrade licensesElectrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning work is excluded from the handyman exemption and from the restricted license scope (NRS 624.031(6)(b), 624.244(6)); such contracting requires an NSCB cont…source2026-11-02
NYinsurance bondNo state-required insurance or bond for contractors, apart from the GBL Art. 36-A option to bond instead of escrowing deposits (amount not verified). Workers' compensation and disability coverage are required for employe…source2026-11-02
NYlicense scopeNew York State has no statewide general, residential or home-improvement contractor license or registration. Home-improvement contractor licensing is local. Per the NY Attorney General, it is required in New York City, t…source2026-11-02
NYllc fee200source2026-11-02
NYlocal noteYes. The state leaves contractor and trade licensing to localities: NYC (DCWP HIC license), Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties, and the City of Buffalo require home-improvement licenses. Other tow…source2026-11-02
NYregistrationNo state contractor registration. Local HIC licenses apply in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Buffalo; their fees, bonds and thresholds are set locally and are not verified here. State payment rul…source2026-11-02
NYregulatorNo state licensing board for general or home-improvement contractors. Consumer-protection oversight: NY Attorney General and NY Department of State (Division of Consumer Protection). City of Buffalo.source2026-11-02
NYthresholdNo state license threshold. Statewide contract rule: consumers must receive a written contract for home-improvement work that EXCEEDS $500 (AG wording 'exceeds $500'). Required contents include the 3-business-day cancell…source2026-11-02
NYthreshold countsother: no state license, so there is no state licensing threshold. The state's $500 figure is a written-contract requirement (GBL Art. 36-A), not a licensing threshold.source2026-11-02
OHinsurance bondNo state bond/insurance for general/residential contractors.source2026-11-02
OHlicense scopeOhio has no state license or registration for general, residential or home-improvement contractors. The state (OCILB) licenses only electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration contractors, and only for commer…source2026-11-02
OHllc fee99source2026-11-02
OHlocal noteYes - residential/general contractor licensing and registration is handled by cities and counties (OCILB: 'residential contractor regulation remains the responsibility of local jurisdictions').source2026-11-02
OHpermit ruleNot applicable at state level. OCILB: local building and health departments with contractor registration programs must verify state licensure before issuing permits for COMMERCIAL work; for residential, locals may requir…source2026-11-02
OHregistrationNone at state level for general/residential/home-improvement work.source2026-11-02
OHregulatorOhio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Division of Industrial Compliance, Ohio Department of Commerce (commercial specialty trades only); local building/health departments for residential contractor registra…source2026-11-02
OHthresholdNot applicable at state level. ORC 4740.01(F) defines the OCILB 'construction project' as one subject to ORC ch. 3781 'but not an industrialized unit or a residential building' - residential work is outside the state lic…source2026-11-02
OHthreshold countsother: not applicable - no state general/residential license, so no state dollar thresholdsource2026-11-02
OHtrade licensesOCILB issues state contractor ('Master') licenses for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration - commercial construction projects only (ORC ch. 4740; residential buildings excluded by 4740.01(F)). Requires…source2026-11-02
OKinsurance bondRoofing registration: general liability not less than $500,000 for residential roofing; not less than $1,000,000 for commercial roofing endorsement; CIB as certificate holder. Electrical contractors: workers' comp proof …source2026-11-02
OKlicense scopeOklahoma does not license or register general, residential or home-improvement contractors. The Construction Industries Board (CIB) licenses/registers specific trades only: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing (regi…source2026-11-02
OKllc fee100source2026-11-02
OKlocal noteYes - CIB: 'local jurisdictions should be contacted for any local requirements'; cities may have their own licensing, registration and permitting.source2026-11-02
OKpermit ruleNot applicable (no state exemption to void). Permits are local; CIB does not issue permits. Where a city/town has not adopted a state-recognized code, requires no permits, or has no inspector, plumbing/electrical/mechani…source2026-11-02
OKregistrationNo general contractor registration. Roofing: Roofing Contractor Registration with CIB required for roofing work (incl. labor-only crews); NEW Residential Roofing Endorsement required (HB 1628 (2025) as amended by SB 1873…source2026-11-02
OKregulatorOklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) - trade licensing/registration; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) - statewide codessource2026-11-02
OKthresholdNot applicable. CIB: 'General Contractors are not currently required to have a state license in Oklahoma for general contracting. However, trade licenses/registrations are required for performing, or offering to perform,…source2026-11-02
OKthreshold countsother: not applicable - no state general/handyman license, so no dollar threshold; trade work requires a CIB license/registration regardless of job sizesource2026-11-02
OKtrade licensesCIB licenses plumbing, electrical and mechanical (HVAC) contractors/journeymen/apprentices statewide, and registers roofers. Electrical contractors must show workers' comp coverage or affidavit of exemption (OAC 158:40-5…source2026-11-02
ORinsurance bondORS 701.081 (as amended 2023 c.254): residential general $25,000 bond / $500,000 CGL; residential specialty $20,000 / $300,000; residential limited $15,000 / $100,000; residential developer $25,000 / $500,000; residentia…source2026-11-02
ORlicense scopeYes. Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license for anyone performing construction work for compensation, including handyman work, residential or commercial. The only small-job exemption is casual, mi…source2026-11-02
ORregistrationA CCB license with an endorsement is required (no separate registration). Residential endorsements under ORS 701.081: Residential General Contractor (bond $25,000, CGL at least $500,000); Residential Specialty Contractor…source2026-11-02
ORregulatorOregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB).source2026-11-02
ORthresholdORS 701.010(4): a person working on one structure or project, under one or more contracts, when the aggregate price of all that person's contracts for labor, materials and all other items is LESS THAN $1,000 (so $1,000 e…source2026-11-02
ORthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
PAinsurance bondHICPA registrants: CGL at least $50,000 personal injury liability and $50,000 property damage. No state bond required (none found on OAG pages).source2026-11-02
PAlicense scopePennsylvania does not license general/residential contractors. Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA, Act 132 of 2008, 73 P.S. 517.1 et seq.) home improvement contractors must REGISTER with the Office…source2026-11-02
PAllc fee125source2026-11-02
PAregistrationHICPA registration with the OAG: $100 non-refundable fee every two years (raised from $50 via a Fiscal Code change, 72 P.S. 1603-U; online card payments add $2). Proof of commercial general liability insurance: at least …source2026-11-02
PAregulatorPennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection - Home Improvement Contractor Registration (PA-HICRS, hic.attorneygeneral.gov). LLC formation: PA Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Cha…source2026-11-02
PAthresholdNot a home improvement contractor (no registration needed) if 'the total cash value of all of that person's home improvements is less than $5,000 during the previous taxable year' (strictly under $5,000; at $5,000 or mor…source2026-11-02
PAthreshold countsother: total cash value of all of the person's home improvements in the previous taxable year (annual business volume, not per job); a 'home improvement' itself is only work where total cash price agreed is more than $50…source2026-11-02
PAtrade licensesOAG FAQ confirms electrical contractors and master plumbers doing home improvements must still register under HICPA.source2026-11-02
PRlicense scope(registration) - Puerto Rico's Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor (DACO) keeps a mandatory Registro de Contratistas under Ley Num. 146 of August 10, 1995 for any natural or juridical person in the business of buildin…source2026-11-02
PRregistrationDACO Registro de Contratistas (Ley 146-1995, Reglamento 8172): application form DACO Rev. Non-official sources (leads only) cite a $20,000 bond - not confirmed.source2026-11-02
PRregulatorDepartamento de Asuntos del Consumidor (DACO) - Registro de Contratistas (Ley 146-1995; Reglamento Num. 8172); Departamento de Estado - LLCs.source2026-11-02
RIinsurance bondCGL minimum $500,000 (registrants, R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65-7); workers' comp if employees. No bond found for general contractor registration.source2026-11-02
RIlicense scopeRhode Island requires contractors (including residential/handyman work) to REGISTER with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 5-65): 5-hour pre-registration course, $500,000 general liabi…source2026-11-02
RIllc fee150source2026-11-02
RIpermit ruleNot stated in statute - the $500 exemption turns on price, casual/minor nature and no advertising; permit requirement is not a stated condition. (Advertising as a contractor voids the exemption regardless of job size.)source2026-11-02
RIregistrationGeneral Contractor Registration with CRLB: proof of a state-approved 5-hour pre-registration course (exempt if exclusively commercial work); Certificate of General Liability Insurance minimum $500,000 naming RICRLB as ce…source2026-11-02
RIregulatorRhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB/RICRLB), a unit within the State Building Office (Dept. of Business Regulation email domain dbr.ri.gov). LLC formation: RI Department of State (Secretary o…source2026-11-02
RIthresholdR.I. Gen. Laws 5-65-2(a)(4): exempt is 'A person working on one structure or project, under one or more contracts when the price of all of that person's contracts for labor, materials, and all other items is less than fi…source2026-11-02
RIthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
RItrade licensesLicensed trades under R.I. Gen. Laws chapters 5-6 (electricians), 5-20 (plumbers), 5-56, and title 28 chapters 26-27 (e.g., pipefitters/refrigeration/HVAC) are licensed by the state; such licensed businesses working with…source2026-11-02
SCinsurance bondResidential specialty contractor: when total cost of materials and labor for an individual property owner exceeds $5,000, must obtain a surety bond in an amount approved by the commission (LLR application package: bond '…source2026-11-02
SClicense scopethe SC Residential Builders Commission (LLR) licenses residential builders (undertakings over $5,000) and licenses/registers residential specialty contractors (trade work over $500); the SC Contractor's Licensing Board l…source2026-11-02
SCllc fee110source2026-11-02
SClocal noteState licenses residential and commercial contracting; counties/municipalities additionally impose business license ordinances and may require local exams/licensing for specialty contractors (40-59-240(C)).source2026-11-02
SCpermit ruleNo statutory text found saying a permit requirement by itself voids the dollar exemption. 40-59-280: building officials must refuse a permit for an undertaking requiring licensure/registration unless the applicant shows …source2026-11-02
SCregistrationResidential Specialty Contractor Registration (RBS) with the Residential Builders Commission for non-exam trades over $500; no exam required for registered trades; application fee $100, renewal $100. Max 3 trade classifi…source2026-11-02
SCregulatorSouth Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (residential builders and residential specialty contractors); South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board…source2026-11-02
SCthresholdTiered. Residential specialty contractor (trades incl. carpenters, drywall, painters/wallpaperers, floor covering, roofers, masons, insulation, siding, stucco, plumbers, electricians, HVAC) is required 'when the undertak…source2026-11-02
SCthreshold countslabor+materials (40-59-240(D) bond rule says 'total cost of materials and labor'; the definitions in 40-59-20 say 'undertakings exceed' / 'cost of the undertaking exceeds' without itemizing - treat as total job cost)source2026-11-02
SCtrade licensesResidential plumbing, electrical and HVAC: residential specialty contractor LICENSE by exam from the Residential Builders Commission for undertakings over $500. Commercial/other mechanical (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) co…source2026-11-02
SDinsurance bondElectrical contractor and Class B electrician (SDCL 36-16-20): $10,000 undertaking (bond) plus public liability insurance not less than $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 aggregate bodily injury and property damage not l…source2026-11-02
SDlicense scopeno state competency license or registration for general/residential/home-improvement contractors was found; the state requires a contractor's excise TAX license (Department of Revenue) for anyone contracting for construc…source2026-11-02
SDllc fee150source2026-11-02
SDpermit ruleNot applicable (no dollar exemption). DOR guide: contractors must display their contractor's excise tax license numbers with their building permits. Plumbing: SDCL 36-25-19.2 - no plumbing permit required for repair/fixt…source2026-11-02
SDregistrationContractor's excise tax license from SD Department of Revenue (2% excise tax on gross receipts; no license-fee amount verified). Sales tax permit if selling tangible goods. No state contractor registration with bond/insu…source2026-11-02
SDregulatorSouth Dakota Department of Revenue (contractor's excise tax license); South Dakota Electrical Commission and South Dakota Plumbing Commission (both within the Department of Labor & Regulation)source2026-11-02
SDthresholdNo state general/handyman contractor license exists, so no dollar exemption threshold. DOR: 'Any person entering into a contract for construction services ... or engaging in services that include the construction, buildi…source2026-11-02
SDthreshold countsother: no dollar threshold - there is no state general contractor license to be exempt from; the excise tax license applies to any person contracting for construction services regardless of job size (no small-job exempti…source2026-11-02
SDtrade licensesElectrical: SD Electrical Commission licenses all electricians (electrical contractor, Class B electrician, journeyman, 501(d), apprentice) under SDCL 36-16; exemptions (36-16-15/16) cover owners wiring their own residen…source2026-11-02
TNinsurance bondContractor: GL and workers' comp proof required; 'Bonding is not required to obtain a contractor's license' except new optional surety bond (>=50% of requested monetary limit) in lieu of financial statement from July 1, …source2026-11-02
TNlicense scopeTennessee Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors (incl. residential BC-A) for projects $25,000 or more statewide; a Home Improvement license is required for residential remodeling $3,000 to under $25,000 ON…source2026-11-02
TNlocal noteMixed: state licenses $25,000+ contracting; under $25,000 is largely local (cities/counties may require local licenses, permits, and for electrical/plumbing local licensing where the state Fire Marshal does not inspect).…source2026-11-02
TNpermit ruleNo rule found saying a permit by itself voids the dollar exemption. Board application package: contracting, bidding, or obtaining a permit without a license with proper classification and monetary limit violates T.C.A. 6…source2026-11-02
TNregistrationHome Improvement license (adopting counties): $10,000 surety bond (or cash/property bond or irrevocable letter of credit), general liability and workers' compensation insurance, photo ID/SSN, SOS registration if an entit…source2026-11-02
TNregulatorTennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (contractors, home improvement contractors, limited licensed electricians (LLE), limited licensed plumbers (LLP)); Division of Fi…source2026-11-02
TNthresholdContractor license required prior to contracting/bidding 'projects $25,000 or more' (i.e., under $25,000 = no state contractor license; $25,000 is NOT exempt). Masonry: $100,000 or more. Home Improvement license (in the …source2026-11-02
TNthreshold countslabor+materials (Board: home improvement range is 'total cost or contract, including materials and labor'; LLP projects 'including materials and labor'; contractor monetary limit/permit value includes cost of land and pr…source2026-11-02
TNtrade licensesElectrical: Electrical (CE) contractor license for $25,000+; Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) for work under $25,000 per project, only required in municipalities/counties using the State Division of Fire Prevention for…source2026-11-02
TXlicense scopeTexas has no state license or registration for general, residential, home-improvement or handyman contractors (the Texas Residential Construction Commission was abolished in 2009 - historical lead, not re-verified on an …source2026-11-02
TXllc fee300source2026-11-02
TXlocal noteState does not license general contractors; some cities require contractor registration (local). Municipal electrician licenses exist but are valid only within that city; statewide TDLR license is required regardless. Lo…source2026-11-02
TXregistrationNo state registration for handyman/general contractors. Trade licensees register/license with TDLR or TSBPE (amounts not fetched).source2026-11-02
TXregulatorNone for general/handyman work. Trades: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration programs; Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) - plumbing. LLC fo…source2026-11-02
TXthresholdNot applicable. No state dollar threshold for general/handyman work. Electrical work has no dollar exemption: TDLR states anyone who performs electrical work in Texas must be licensed (exemptions listed at tdlr.texas.gov…source2026-11-02
TXthreshold countsother: not applicable - no state general/handyman license exists, so there is no dollar thresholdsource2026-11-02
TXtrade licensesElectrical: TDLR licenses electricians and electrical contractors statewide (licensing effective Sept 1, 2004; residential appliance installer license since March 1, 2008); applies in unincorporated areas too; a municipa…source2026-11-02
UTinsurance bondHandyman affirmation: general liability with DOPL as certificate holder; current DOPL form states 'Minimum coverage is $1,000,000 for each incident and $2,000,000 in total' per Utah Admin. Rule R156-55a-302d; workers com…source2026-11-02
UTllc fee59source2026-11-02
UTpermit ruleNo building-permit condition appears in 58-55-305(1)(h); the exemption is value-based. However, plumbing/electrical system work must be by licensed electrical/plumbing contractors (component swaps like faucet, toilet, fi…source2026-11-02
UTregistrationDOPL Affirmation of Exemption from Contractor Licensure (handyman) required for projects over $3,000 and under $7,000; $45 non-refundable application fee; must be renewed before expiration and show maintained insurance (…source2026-11-02
UTregulatorUtah Department of Commerce - Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL); Construction Services Commissionsource2026-11-02
UTthresholdUtah Code 58-55-305(1)(h)(i): exempt if 'contracted or agreed value of less than $7,000, including both labor and materials, and including all changes or additions' (strictly under $7,000). Second tier: under 305(1)(h)(i…source2026-11-02
UTthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
UTtrade licensesState-level via DOPL: electrical and plumbing contractors/journeymen/masters, HVAC contractor classification, gas appliance certification (58-55-308(2)), fire suppression, alarm businesses/agents, radon. Handyman carve-o…source2026-11-02
VAinsurance bondNo state general-liability insurance or bond amount found for Class C licensees in reviewed statutes; consumer protection is via the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund (2025 amendments raised per-claim cap fro…source2026-11-02
VAllc fee100source2026-11-02
VApermit ruleNo official text found tying the $1,000 exemption to building permits; the threshold is purely total contract value. Separately, work requiring an individual trade license (electrical/plumbing/HVAC/gas) must be done by a…source2026-11-02
VAregistrationNo separate state registration tier; Class C license required for single contracts over $1,000 and under $30,000 (or annual volume under $250,000); Class B for $30,000-<$150,000 per contract or $250,000-<$1M/yr; Class A …source2026-11-02
VAregulatorVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) - Board for Contractors (contractor and tradesman licensing)source2026-11-02
VAthresholdVa. Code 54.1-1100: Class C contractors perform work when 'the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $30,000' (or annual total under $250,000). So a job of $1,000 or less to…source2026-11-02
VAthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
VAtrade licensesStatewide: Board for Contractors licenses tradesmen (journeyman/master electrician, plumber, HVAC), gas fitters and backflow workers (Va.source2026-11-02
VTinsurance bondRegistrants: liability insurance minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (26 V.S.A. 5509(a)). No bond requirement found in ch. 106.source2026-11-02
VTllc fee155source2026-11-02
VTregistrationOPR registration for residential contracts over $10,000 (individual and business-organization registrations). Registrants must carry liability insurance $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate (5509(a)) and exec…source2026-11-02
VTregulatorVermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) (residential contractor registration); Department of Public Safety (licensed tradespeople)source2026-11-02
VTthreshold26 V.S.A. 5501(a): registration required 'prior to contracting with a homeowner to perform residential construction in exchange for consideration of more than $10,000.00, including labor and materials.' So $10,000.00 or …source2026-11-02
VTthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
VTtrade licensesElectricians and plumbers are licensed/certified statewide by the Department of Public Safety (Division of Fire Safety); 5502(2) exempts DPS-licensed tradespeople from contractor registration within scope.source2026-11-02
WAinsurance bondSurety bond $30,000 (general) / $15,000 (specialty) per RCW 18.27.040(1); general liability insurance $200,000 public liability + $50,000 property damage, or $250,000 combined single limit (L&I), with L&I listed as certi…source2026-11-02
WAlicense scopeWashington does not competency-license general/residential contractors, but requires ALL construction contractors (general or one of 63 specialties) to register with the Department of Labor & Industries, with a surety bo…source2026-11-02
WAllc fee180source2026-11-02
WApermit ruleThe statutory $500 exemption text contains no permit condition; it is voided by being part of a larger operation, contract-splitting, or advertising as a contractor. Note the RCW 18.27.010 contractor definition covers a …source2026-11-02
WAregistrationRegistration with L&I required for all contractors not exempt: register business with Dept. of Revenue (UBI), surety bond or assignment of savings ($30,000 general contractor / $15,000 specialty contractor, raised July 1…source2026-11-02
WAregulatorWashington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration; L&I Electrical Program (RCW 19.28) and Plumbing Certification (RCW 18.106)source2026-11-02
WAthresholdRCW 18.27.090(9): exempt is work on one undertaking/project 'the aggregate contract price of which for labor and materials and all other items is less than five hundred dollars' - i.e., UNDER $500 (not 'at or below'). Th…source2026-11-02
WAthreshold countslabor+materialssource2026-11-02
WAtrade licensesState-level via L&I. Electrical (RCW 19.28.161): no person may engage in the electrical construction trade without a master/journey level or (master) specialty electrician certificate of competency (specialties include r…source2026-11-02
WIinsurance bondDwelling Contractor: surety bond of at least $25,000 OR general liability insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence (proof required at renewal).source2026-11-02
WIlicense scopeWisconsin has no general/handyman contractor license, but DSPS requires a Dwelling Contractor (DC) or Dwelling Contractor Restricted credential (business) plus a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (DCQ, individual) for anyone…source2026-11-02
WIllc fee130source2026-11-02
WIlocal noteMunicipalities may enact electrical codes and exercise jurisdiction over electrical wiring/inspection (Wis.source2026-11-02
WIregistrationNo separate home-improvement registration; home improvement practices regulated by consumer-protection rule ATCP 110 (not verified this pass).source2026-11-02
WIregulatorWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) - dwelling contractor, electrical, plumbing and HVAC credentials; Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) for LLCssource2026-11-02
WIthresholdSPS 305.31 (as quoted by DSPS): no person may obtain a building permit for a one- and two-family dwelling unless the person holds a Dwelling Contractor certification (or Dwelling Contractor Restricted) and meets the othe…source2026-11-02
WIthreshold countsother: no dollar threshold found - the trigger is pulling a 1-2 family dwelling building permit, not job valuesource2026-11-02
WItrade licensesDSPS licenses electricians (registered, journeyman, master electricians; electrical contractors - Wis. Stat. 101.82), plumbers (Wis. Stat. ch. 145 - not fetched), and HVAC Contractor (organization credential, SPS 305).source2026-11-02
WVllc fee100source2026-11-02
WVpermit ruleNo permit condition in 30-42-3 or 30-42-6; the exemption is value-based.source2026-11-02
WVregistrationNo separate registration tier; licensure required at $5,000+ residential / $25,000+ commercial. Licensees must post license at every job site and include license number in all advertisements and executed contracts (30-42…source2026-11-02
WVregulatorWest Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (W. Va. Code 30-42-4)source2026-11-02
WVthresholdW. Va. Code 30-42-3(d): 'Contractor' covers work 'where the cost of the undertaking is $5,000 or more for residential work or $25,000 or more for commercial work.' So residential jobs UNDER $5,000 need no contractor lice…source2026-11-02
WYlicense scopeAbsence not confirmed by an official 'no license required' statement.source2026-11-02
WYllc fee100source2026-11-02
WYlocal noteState fire marshal delegates complete authority to municipalities/counties that apply to enforce building/electrical standards (W.S. 35-9-121).source2026-11-02
WYpermit ruleNot applicable for general work (no state license).source2026-11-02
WYregistrationNo state general contractor registration found. Electrical Contractor license: $400 new & renewal, expires July 1 following issue; must actively employ full-time a Wyoming licensed master electrician as master of record.…source2026-11-02
WYregulatorWyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (Wyoming State Fire Marshal) - electrical licensing and wiring permits; Wyoming Secretary of State - LLCssource2026-11-02
WYthresholdNo state dollar threshold found.source2026-11-02
WYthreshold countsother: no state general contractor license found, so no dollar thresholdsource2026-11-02
WYtrade licensesElectrical: state-licensed by Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety (apprentice, journeyman, master, low-voltage technician, electrical contractor), except where municipalities/counties have been delegated local e…source2026-11-02

City and county rules

StatePlaceFactFindingSourceChecked
AKAnchoragebusiness licenseNo general municipal business license found; Municipal Clerk licensing covers specific activities (marijuana, short-term rental registration, alcohol review)source2026-11-02
AKAnchoragecontractor licenseMunicipal Contractor License (Development Services Department, Building Safety), general or specialty; residential work needs residential endorsementsource2026-11-02
AKAnchoragecountyAnchorage Municipalitysource2026-11-02
AKMatanuska-Susitna Countybusiness licenseBorough business license (repealed April 3, 2024)source2026-11-02
AKMatanuska-Susitna Countycontractor licenseNo borough contractor license foundsource2026-11-02
AKMatanuska-Susitna CountycountyMatanuska-Susitna Boroughsource2026-11-02
ALAthensbusiness licenseCity of Athens Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALAthenscontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; contractors are a business-license class and must file a COI; permits withheld until license taxes paidsource2026-11-02
ALAthenscountyLimestone Countysource2026-11-02
ALAuburnbusiness licenseCity of Auburn Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALAuburncontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; contractors/subcontractors fall under the business license (every person on a job site must be licensed or a W-2 employee of a licensee)source2026-11-02
ALAuburncountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
ALBaldwin Countybusiness licenseState of Alabama / Baldwin County business license (unincorporated; businesses inside a municipality also license with that city's clerk)source2026-11-02
ALBaldwin Countycontractor licenseBaldwin County Building Department CitizenServe contractor portal registration (to pull permits)source2026-11-02
ALBaldwin CountycountyBaldwin Countysource2026-11-02
ALBeavertonbusiness licenseTown of Beaverton Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALBeavertoncountyLamar Countysource2026-11-02
ALBibb Countybusiness licenseState of Alabama / Bibb County business license (unincorporated); cities (Centreville, Brent, West Blocton, Woodstock) issue their ownsource2026-11-02
ALBibb CountycountyBibb Countysource2026-11-02
ALBirminghambusiness licenseCity of Birmingham Business License (register via Application for Tax Certificate)source2026-11-02
ALBirminghamcountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
ALBlount Countybusiness licenseState of Alabama Business License (county-issued, unincorporated Blount County); towns such as Oneonta, Blountsville, Cleveland, Hayden, Locust Fork issue their ownsource2026-11-02
ALBlount CountycountyBlount Countysource2026-11-02
ALCalhoun Countybusiness licenseState and County business license (unincorporated Calhoun County; Oct 1-Sep 30 license year); municipalities (Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Weaver, etc.) issue their ownsource2026-11-02
ALCalhoun CountycountyCalhoun Countysource2026-11-02
ALCullmanbusiness licenseCity of Cullman Business (Privilege) Licensesource2026-11-02
ALCullmancontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; contractors submit state card(s) and general liability with the business licensesource2026-11-02
ALCullmancountyCullman Countysource2026-11-02
ALDecaturbusiness licenseCity of Decatur Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALDecaturcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; building contractors must show certificate of insurance and trade qualifications as license prerequisitessource2026-11-02
ALDecaturcountyMorgan Countysource2026-11-02
ALDothanbusiness licenseCity of Dothan Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALDothancontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; building contractors need the business license plus construction permits from Building Inspection Services (334) 615-4450source2026-11-02
ALDothancountyHouston County; city limits also extend into Dale and Henry Countiessource2026-11-02
ALEtowah Countybusiness licenseEtowah County Business (Privilege) License, Code of Ala. 40-12-2source2026-11-02
ALEtowah Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; county business license appliessource2026-11-02
ALEtowah CountycountyEtowah Countysource2026-11-02
ALGadsdenbusiness licenseCity of Gadsden Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALGadsdencontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; general contractors must file a subcontractor list with the Revenue Departmentsource2026-11-02
ALGadsdencountyEtowah Countysource2026-11-02
ALGardendalebusiness licenseCity of Gardendale Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALGardendalecontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; permits via Gardendale Inspection Servicessource2026-11-02
ALGardendalecountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
ALGulf Shoresbusiness licenseCity of Gulf Shores General Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALGulf Shorescontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; to pull permits the Building Department requires a current City of Gulf Shores business license and a valid State of Alabama Home Builders License (unless owner-builder)source2026-11-02
ALGulf ShorescountyBaldwin Countysource2026-11-02
ALHartsellebusiness licenseCity of Hartselle Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALHartsellecontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; out-of-city contractors and subcontractors must buy the business license before beginning worksource2026-11-02
ALHartsellecountyMorgan Countysource2026-11-02
ALHooverbusiness licenseCity of Hoover Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALHoovercontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; contractors/home builders/trades must present their state license/certification with the business license application, and GCs/home builders must bring a subcontractor listsource2026-11-02
ALHoovercountyJefferson County and Shelby Countysource2026-11-02
ALHuntsvillebusiness licenseCity of Huntsville Business (Privilege) Licensesource2026-11-02
ALHuntsvillecontractor licenseCity of Huntsville contractor privilege license by classification (Home Building Contractor, State General Contractor, trade contractors, Sub-Contractor/Specialty Contractor) issued by the Inspection Division; requires c…source2026-11-02
ALHuntsvillecountyMadison County; city also extends into Limestone and Morgan Countiessource2026-11-02
ALJefferson Countybusiness licenseState/County business privilege license (Code of Ala. Title 40, Ch. 12)source2026-11-02
ALJefferson CountycountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
ALLee Countybusiness licenseLee County business (privilege) licensesource2026-11-02
ALLee Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license found; municipal business licenses apply in Auburn (any work in city limits), Opelika, Smiths Station, etc.source2026-11-02
ALLee CountycountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
ALLimestone Countybusiness licenseState and county business privilege license (Code of Ala. Title 40 Ch. 12; contractors Sec. 40-12-84)source2026-11-02
ALLimestone CountycountyLimestone Countysource2026-11-02
ALMadisonbusiness licenseCity of Madison Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALMadisoncontractor licenseCity of Madison contractor license (business license for contractors) with insurance certificatesource2026-11-02
ALMadisoncountyMadison County and Limestone Countysource2026-11-02
ALMobilebusiness licenseCity of Mobile Business License (privilege license tax)source2026-11-02
ALMobilecontractor licenseLicense and Permit Bond on file with the city (building code local amendment), plus state licenses; electrical work needs a City of Mobile Electrical Cardsource2026-11-02
ALMobilecountyMobile Countysource2026-11-02
ALMontgomerybusiness licenseCity of Montgomery Business License (No Physical Location application for non-local and home-based businesses)source2026-11-02
ALMontgomerycontractor licenseValid City of Montgomery license required of hired contractors at permit (plus state trade license)source2026-11-02
ALMontgomerycountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
ALMorgan Countybusiness licenseState and county business license (Code of Ala. Title 40 Ch. 12), with Contractors Formsource2026-11-02
ALMorgan CountycountyMorgan Countysource2026-11-02
ALOppbusiness licenseCity of Opp Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALOppcountyCovington Countysource2026-11-02
ALOxfordbusiness licenseCity of Oxford Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALOxfordcountyCalhoun County and Talladega Countysource2026-11-02
ALRed Baybusiness licenseCity of Red Bay Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALRed BaycountyFranklin Countysource2026-11-02
ALTuscaloosabusiness licenseCity of Tuscaloosa Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALTuscaloosacontractor licenseCity general contractor's license (number required on permit applications)source2026-11-02
ALTuscaloosacountyTuscaloosa Countysource2026-11-02
ALWalker Countybusiness licenseState and County Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ALWalker CountycountyWalker Countysource2026-11-02
ARConwaybusiness licenseNone (city does not require a business license; food/short-term-rental/private-club permits only)source2026-11-02
ARConwaycontractor licenseNo city contractor license/registration found; building permits from Conway Building Permits & Inspections; trade work must be by Arkansas state-licensed tradesmensource2026-11-02
ARConwaycountyFaulkner Countysource2026-11-02
ARFaulkner CountycountyFaulkner Countysource2026-11-02
ARFayettevillebusiness licenseCity of Fayetteville Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ARFayettevillecountyWashington Countysource2026-11-02
ARFort Smithbusiness licenseCity of Fort Smith Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ARFort Smithcontractor licenseRegistration of Arkansas state contractor license with Fort Smith Building Safety ('if applicable')source2026-11-02
ARFort SmithcountySebastian Countysource2026-11-02
ARJonesborobusiness licenseCity of Jonesboro Privilege Licensesource2026-11-02
ARJonesborocontractor licenseProof of business/contractor license with building permitsource2026-11-02
ARJonesborocountyCraighead Countysource2026-11-02
ARLittle Rockbusiness licenseCity of Little Rock Business License (business tax, Code Ch. 17 Art. II)source2026-11-02
ARLittle Rockcontractor licenseContractor business-license class + contractor card (Sec. 17-47); out-of-city contractors licensed by another Arkansas city get a reciprocal contractor cardsource2026-11-02
ARLittle RockcountyPulaski Countysource2026-11-02
ARRogersbusiness licenseCity of Rogers Business License (with Certificate of Occupancy; home occupation permit for home-based)source2026-11-02
ARRogerscontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; to obtain a permit the city requires state licenses by trade, GL insurance COI, and a current city business license from any Arkansas citysource2026-11-02
ARRogerscountyBenton Countysource2026-11-02
ARSebastian Countybusiness licenseFort Smith Business License (for businesses within Fort Smith city limits, unless exempt).source2026-11-02
ARSebastian Countycontractor licenseFort Smith city registration for electrical, mechanical and plumbing contractors (State Licensed and City Registered); commercial contractors register with the city if applicablesource2026-11-02
ARSebastian CountycountySebastian Countysource2026-11-02
ARSpringdalebusiness licenseCity of Springdale Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ARSpringdalecontractor licenseContractor registration with the Springdale Building Departmentsource2026-11-02
ARSpringdalecountyWashington County and Benton Countysource2026-11-02
AZApache Junctionbusiness licenseCity of Apache Junction Business License (or Privilege Tax License if incurring city tax liability)source2026-11-02
AZApache Junctioncontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZApache JunctioncountyPinal County; also partly in Maricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZBensonbusiness licenseCity of Benson Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZBensoncontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZBensoncountyCochise Countysource2026-11-02
AZBisbeebusiness licenseCity of Bisbee Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZBisbeecontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZBisbeecountyCochise Countysource2026-11-02
AZBuckeyebusiness licenseCity of Buckeye Business License (Contractors and Builders category)source2026-11-02
AZBuckeyecontractor licenseNo separate contractor registration; contractors fall under the business license 'Contractors and Builders' categorysource2026-11-02
AZBuckeyecountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZCave Creekbusiness licenseTown of Cave Creek Annual Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZCave Creekcontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZCave CreekcountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZChandlerbusiness licenseCity of Chandler Business Registration (Chandler City Code Ch. 61)source2026-11-02
AZChandlercontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZChandlercountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZCochisebusiness licenseNo municipal license (unincorporated); no Cochise County general business license foundsource2026-11-02
AZCochisecontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZCochisecountyCochise Countysource2026-11-02
AZDudleyvillebusiness licenseNo municipal license (unincorporated CDP); Pinal County issues only home-occupation use permitssource2026-11-02
AZDudleyvillecontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZDudleyvillecountyPinal Countysource2026-11-02
AZEl Miragebusiness licenseCity of El Mirage Business License (Code §110.01)source2026-11-02
AZEl Miragecontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZEl MiragecountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZFlagstaffbusiness licenseCity of Flagstaff Business License (City Code Ch. 3-01)source2026-11-02
AZFlagstaffcontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZFlagstaffcountyCoconino Countysource2026-11-02
AZGilbertbusiness licenseTown of Gilbert Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZGilbertcontractor licenseNone found; contractor licensing is state-level (AZ ROC)source2026-11-02
AZGilbertcountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZGlendalebusiness licenseGlendale Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZGlendalecountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZGoodyearbusiness licenseCity of Goodyear Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZGoodyearcountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZGraham Countybusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
AZGraham CountycountyGraham Countysource2026-11-02
AZGreen Valleybusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
AZGreen ValleycountyPima Countysource2026-11-02
AZKingmanbusiness licenseCity of Kingman Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZKingmancountyMohave Countysource2026-11-02
AZMaricopabusiness licenseRegulated Business License only (auctioneers, pawnbrokers, tobacco, tattoo, etc.)source2026-11-02
AZMaricopacountyPinal Countysource2026-11-02
AZMesabusiness licenseMesa General Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZMesacountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZMohave Countybusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
AZMohave CountycountyMohave Countysource2026-11-02
AZParadise Valleybusiness licenseTown of Paradise Valley Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZParadise ValleycountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZPeoriabusiness licenseCity of Peoria Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZPeoriacountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZPhoenixbusiness licenseNone (regulated activities only); TPT via ADORsource2026-11-02
AZPhoenixcountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZPimabusiness licenseTown of Pima Business License (Business License Tax, Town Code Art. 8-1)source2026-11-02
AZPimacontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZPimacountyPima Countysource2026-11-02
AZQueen Creekbusiness licenseTown of Queen Creek Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZQueen Creekcontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZQueen CreekcountyMaricopa County and Pinal Countysource2026-11-02
AZSaffordbusiness licenseCity of Safford Regular Business Licensesource2026-11-02
AZSaffordcontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZSaffordcountyGraham Countysource2026-11-02
AZSahuaritabusiness licenseTown of Sahuarita General Business License (Town Code ch. 5.05)source2026-11-02
AZSahuaritacontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZSahuaritacountyPima Countysource2026-11-02
AZSan Tan Valleybusiness licensenone (Pinal County issues no general business license; home occupation use permit only)source2026-11-02
AZSan Tan Valleycontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZSan Tan ValleycountyPinal Countysource2026-11-02
AZScottsdalebusiness licenseCity of Scottsdale Business Registration License (Service or Merchant)source2026-11-02
AZScottsdalecontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZScottsdalecountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZSurprisebusiness licenseCity of Surprise Business License (City Code ch. 26)source2026-11-02
AZSurprisecontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZSurprisecountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZTempebusiness licenseCity of Tempe General Business License (plus ADOR TPT license)source2026-11-02
AZTempecontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZTempecountyMaricopa Countysource2026-11-02
AZTucsonbusiness licenseCity of Tucson Business License (TPT licensing via ADOR)source2026-11-02
AZTucsoncontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZTucsoncountyPima Countysource2026-11-02
AZYavapai Countybusiness licensenone at county level (county list of permits/licenses has no general business license); incorporated towns license separatelysource2026-11-02
AZYavapai Countycontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZYavapai CountycountyYavapai Countysource2026-11-02
AZYumabusiness licenseCity of Yuma Business License (Regular/Commercial or Home Occupation)source2026-11-02
AZYumacontractor licensenone (state AZ ROC only)source2026-11-02
AZYumacountyYuma Countysource2026-11-02
CAAlamedabusiness licenseCity of Alameda Business License (gross-receipts business license tax)source2026-11-02
CAAlamedacontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only); home-based businesses need Home Occupation Permit/zoning clearance via Planningsource2026-11-02
CAAlamedacountyAlameda Countysource2026-11-02
CAAlturasbusiness licenseCity of Alturas Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAAlturascountyModoc Countysource2026-11-02
CAAnaheimbusiness licenseCity of Anaheim Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAAnaheimcontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); business license is the only city requirement foundsource2026-11-02
CAAnaheimcountyOrange Countysource2026-11-02
CAArcatabusiness licenseCity of Arcata Business License (Business License Tax, Arcata Municipal Code Title VI Ch. 1)source2026-11-02
CAArcatacontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); contractors pay the contractor rate of the business license taxsource2026-11-02
CAArcatacountyHumboldt Countysource2026-11-02
CABakersfieldbusiness licenseCity of Bakersfield Business Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CABakersfieldcontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); application asks for Contractors License number if requiredsource2026-11-02
CABakersfieldcountyKern Countysource2026-11-02
CABanningbusiness licenseCity of Banning Business License (Business Tax Certificate)source2026-11-02
CABanningcontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CABanningcountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CABishopbusiness licenseCity of Bishop Business License (Municipal Code 5.04.020)source2026-11-02
CABishopcontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); contractors pay the contractor rate of the business licensesource2026-11-02
CABishopcountyInyo Countysource2026-11-02
CACamarillobusiness licenseCity of Camarillo Business Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
CACamarillocontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); but on permitted construction projects the City verifies every contractor/subcontractor holds a Camarillo Business Tax Certificate via a Construction Project List before final permit compliancesource2026-11-02
CACamarillocountyVentura Countysource2026-11-02
CACarmichaelbusiness licenseSacramento County General Business License (businesses based in unincorporated area) AND Special Business License for home repair services performed in the unincorporated area (even if based elsewhere)source2026-11-02
CACarmichaelcontractor licenseSacramento County Special Business License - home repair (activity-based regulatory license)source2026-11-02
CACarmichaelcountySacramento Countysource2026-11-02
CACathedral Citybusiness licenseCathedral City Business License (Contractor's Business License category; Out-of-City Business License for out-of-town businesses; Home Occupation Permit if home-based in city)source2026-11-02
CACathedral Citycontractor licenseNo separate contractor registration; contractors get the 'Contractor's Business License' category of the city business license (CSLB license is state-level)source2026-11-02
CACathedral CitycountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CAChula Vistabusiness licenseCity of Chula Vista Business License (business license tax, CVMC 5.02.020; tax schedule CVMC 5.07)source2026-11-02
CAChula Vistacontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); contractors fall under the business license tax schedulesource2026-11-02
CAChula VistacountySan Diego Countysource2026-11-02
CACoronabusiness licenseCity of Corona Business License Certificatesource2026-11-02
CACoronacontractor licensenone (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CACoronacountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CACotatibusiness licenseCity of Cotati Business Tax Certificate (Business License)source2026-11-02
CACotaticontractor licensenone separate (contractor rate category within business tax only; state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CACotaticountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CADesert Hot Springsbusiness licenseCity of Desert Hot Springs Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CADesert Hot Springscontractor licensenone (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CADesert Hot SpringscountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CAEl Cerritobusiness licenseCity of El Cerrito Business License (Business License Tax, EKMC Ch. 4.32)source2026-11-02
CAEl Cerritocontractor licensenone (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CAEl CerritocountyContra Costa Countysource2026-11-02
CAFallbrookbusiness licensenone - San Diego County issues no general business license in unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
CAFallbrookcontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); county building permits via Planning & Development Servicessource2026-11-02
CAFallbrookcountySan Diego Countysource2026-11-02
CAFresnobusiness licenseCity of Fresno Business Tax Certificate (business license, FMC 5-101/5-102)source2026-11-02
CAFresnocontractor licensenone (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CAFresnocountyFresno Countysource2026-11-02
CAGaltbusiness licenseCity of Galt Business License (local: Application for the Conduct of Business; out-of-town: Quarterly Out-of-Town License)source2026-11-02
CAGaltcontractor licensenone (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CAGaltcountySacramento Countysource2026-11-02
CAHealdsburgbusiness licenseCity of Healdsburg Business License (Within City Limits / Outside City Limits applications)source2026-11-02
CAHealdsburgcontractor licensenone (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CAHealdsburgcountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CAJoshua Treebusiness licensenone - San Bernardino County no longer issues business licenses for the unincorporated areasource2026-11-02
CAJoshua Treecontractor licensenone (state CSLB only); county building permits via Land Use Servicessource2026-11-02
CAJoshua TreecountySan Bernardino Countysource2026-11-02
CAKern Countycontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CAKern CountycountyKern Countysource2026-11-02
CALa Quintabusiness licenseCity of La Quinta Business License (in-city, Outside City Limits vehicle, or Out-of-City Non-Vehicle), LQMC 3.28.020source2026-11-02
CALa Quintacontractor licensenone (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CALa QuintacountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CALa Vernebusiness licenseCity of La Verne Business License (LVMC Chapter 5.08)source2026-11-02
CALa Vernecontractor licenseNone found (no separate city contractor/handyman registration; building permits separate)source2026-11-02
CALa VernecountyLos Angeles Countysource2026-11-02
CALakesidebusiness licenseNone - San Diego County has no general business license/business tax certificate for unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
CALakesidecontractor licenseNone found (county building permits are separate)source2026-11-02
CALakesidecountySan Diego Countysource2026-11-02
CALong Beachbusiness licenseCity of Long Beach Business License / Business License Tax (LBMC Chapter 3.80)source2026-11-02
CALong Beachcontractor licenseNone found (no separate city contractor/handyman registration beyond the business license; building permits separate)source2026-11-02
CALong BeachcountyLos Angeles Countysource2026-11-02
CALos Altosbusiness licenseCity of Los Altos Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CALos Altoscontractor licenseNone found (no separate city contractor/handyman registration found; building permits separate)source2026-11-02
CALos AltoscountySanta Clara Countysource2026-11-02
CALos Angelesbusiness licenseBusiness Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC/TRC), LAMC Sec. 21.03source2026-11-02
CALos Angelescontractor licenseNone (no separate city contractor/handyman license; contractors fall under the business tax LAMC 21.188; LADBS permits separate)source2026-11-02
CALos AngelescountyLos Angeles Countysource2026-11-02
CAMaderabusiness licenseCity of Madera Business License (business license tax, Madera Municipal Code Title VI)source2026-11-02
CAMaderacontractor licenseNone found (no separate city contractor/handyman registration; building permits separate)source2026-11-02
CAMaderacountyMadera Countysource2026-11-02
CAMarin Countybusiness licenseCounty of Marin Business License (Business License Tax Ordinance), unincorporated areas only; incorporated cities/towns issue their ownsource2026-11-02
CAMarin Countycontractor licenseNone found (no county contractor/handyman registration; contractors are taxed as Class A under the business license tax)source2026-11-02
CAMarin CountycountyMarin Countysource2026-11-02
CAMcKinleyvillebusiness licenseHumboldt County Business License (types: Mobile, Special, Storefront, Vacation Rental, Cannabis)source2026-11-02
CAMcKinleyvillecontractor licensenone found (county building permits are project-specific)source2026-11-02
CAMcKinleyvillecountyHumboldt Countysource2026-11-02
CAMercedbusiness licenseCity of Merced Business License (business license tax, renewed quarterly)source2026-11-02
CAMercedcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; contractors need the city business license before any building permitsource2026-11-02
CAMercedcountyMerced Countysource2026-11-02
CAMoorparkbusiness licenseCity of Moorpark Business Registration Permit (MMC Ch. 5.08)source2026-11-02
CAMoorparkcontractor licensenone foundsource2026-11-02
CAMoorparkcountyVentura Countysource2026-11-02
CAMurphysbusiness licenseCalaveras County Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAMurphyscontractor licensenone found (contractor's state license number recorded on county business license application)source2026-11-02
CAMurphyscountyCalaveras Countysource2026-11-02
CAMurrietabusiness licenseCity of Murrieta Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAMurrietacontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAMurrietacountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CANovatobusiness licenseCity of Novato Business License (business license tax)source2026-11-02
CANovatocontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CANovatocountyMarin Countysource2026-11-02
CAOaklandbusiness licenseBusiness Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CAOaklandcontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAOaklandcountyAlameda Countysource2026-11-02
CAOceansidebusiness licenseCity of Oceanside Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAOceansidecontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAOceansidecountySan Diego Countysource2026-11-02
CAOjaibusiness licenseCity of Ojai Business License (business license tax certificate)source2026-11-02
CAOjaicontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAOjaicountyVentura Countysource2026-11-02
CAOrangebusiness licenseCity of Orange Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAOrangecontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAOrangecountyOrange Countysource2026-11-02
CAPalm Desertbusiness licenseCity of Palm Desert Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAPalm Desertcontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAPalm DesertcountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CAPalm Springsbusiness licenseCity of Palm Springs Business License (Business License Tax)source2026-11-02
CAPalm Springscontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAPalm SpringscountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CAPenngrovebusiness licenseNone - County of Sonoma does not require a business license or tax certificate in unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
CAPenngrovecontractor licenseNone found (contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAPenngrovecountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CAPetalumabusiness licenseCity of Petaluma Business License (business certificate) and business taxsource2026-11-02
CAPetalumacontractor licenseNone (no city contractor/handyman license; contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAPetalumacountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CAPlacer Countybusiness licensePlacer County Business License (unincorporated areas; Placer County Code ch. 5)source2026-11-02
CAPlacer Countycontractor licenseNone found (contractor licensing is state CSLB)source2026-11-02
CAPlacer CountycountyPlacer Countysource2026-11-02
CAPlacervillebusiness licenseCity of Placerville Business License (Business Tax Certificate Application)source2026-11-02
CAPlacervillecontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CAPlacervillecountyEl Dorado Countysource2026-11-02
CARancho Cucamongabusiness licenseCity of Rancho Cucamonga Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CARancho Cucamongacontractor licensenone (state CSLB); but all subcontractors on permitted jobs must hold an RC business license before final inspectionsource2026-11-02
CARancho CucamongacountySan Bernardino Countysource2026-11-02
CARancho Miragebusiness licenseCity of Rancho Mirage Business License (Business License Tax)source2026-11-02
CARancho Miragecontractor licensenone (state CSLB copy required with business license application)source2026-11-02
CARancho MiragecountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CARiversidebusiness licenseCity of Riverside Business Tax Certificate (business license / business tax)source2026-11-02
CARiversidecontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CARiversidecountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CARohnert Parkbusiness licenseCity of Rohnert Park Business Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CARohnert Parkcontractor licensenone separate (contractor class of business tax certificate; list of sub-contractors required per job)source2026-11-02
CARohnert ParkcountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CASacramentobusiness licenseCity of Sacramento Business Operations Tax (BOT) certificate (the city issues no general business license)source2026-11-02
CASacramentocontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASacramentocountySacramento Countysource2026-11-02
CASalinasbusiness licenseCity of Salinas Business License (business license tax, Salinas City Code Ch. 19)source2026-11-02
CASalinascountyMonterey Countysource2026-11-02
CASan Bernardinobusiness licenseCity of San Bernardino Business Registration Certificatesource2026-11-02
CASan Bernardinocontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASan BernardinocountySan Bernardino Countysource2026-11-02
CASan Diegobusiness licenseCity of San Diego Business Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CASan Diegocontractor licensenone (state CSLB); Police Permit only for police-regulated activities, not handymansource2026-11-02
CASan DiegocountySan Diego Countysource2026-11-02
CASan Franciscobusiness licenseSan Francisco Business Registration Certificatesource2026-11-02
CASan Franciscocontractor licensenone found (state CSLB; SF building permits separate)source2026-11-02
CASan FranciscocountySan Francisco Countysource2026-11-02
CASan Josebusiness licenseCity of San José Business Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CASan Josecontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASan JosecountySanta Clara Countysource2026-11-02
CASan Luis Obispobusiness licenseCity of San Luis Obispo Business License & Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CASan Luis Obispocontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASan Luis ObispocountySan Luis Obispo Countysource2026-11-02
CASan Rafaelbusiness licenseSan Rafael Business License (Business Tax Certificate)source2026-11-02
CASan Rafaelcontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASan RafaelcountyMarin Countysource2026-11-02
CASan Ramonbusiness licenseCity of San Ramon Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CASan Ramoncontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only); Home Occupation Permit if San Ramon residence is the business addresssource2026-11-02
CASan RamoncountyContra Costa Countysource2026-11-02
CASanta Barbarabusiness licenseCity of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
CASanta Barbaracontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASanta BarbaracountySanta Barbara Countysource2026-11-02
CASanta Claritabusiness licenseNone - City of Santa Clarita does not issue or require business licenses; LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector license only specific listed activities/locationssource2026-11-02
CASanta Claritacontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only); building permits via City One-Stop Permit Centersource2026-11-02
CASanta ClaritacountyLos Angeles Countysource2026-11-02
CASanta Rosabusiness licenseCity of Santa Rosa Business Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CASanta Rosacontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only); Zoning Clearance if located in Santa Rosasource2026-11-02
CASanta RosacountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CASanteebusiness licenseCity of Santee Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CASanteecontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASanteecountySan Diego Countysource2026-11-02
CASebastopolbusiness licenseCity of Sebastopol Business License (license tax, SMC Ch. 5.04)source2026-11-02
CASebastopolcontractor licenseContractor business license (special contractor rate class, handled by Building Dept)source2026-11-02
CASebastopolcountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CASimi Valleybusiness licenseCity of Simi Valley Business Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CASimi Valleycontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASimi ValleycountyVentura Countysource2026-11-02
CASonomabusiness licenseCity of Sonoma Business License / Business Tax Certificate (SMC 5.04)source2026-11-02
CASonomacontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASonomacountySonoma Countysource2026-11-02
CASunnyvalebusiness licenseCity of Sunnyvale Business License (Business License Tax Certificate)source2026-11-02
CASunnyvalecontractor licensenone found (state CSLB only)source2026-11-02
CASunnyvalecountySanta Clara Countysource2026-11-02
CATemeculabusiness licenseCity of Temecula Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CATemeculacountyRiverside Countysource2026-11-02
CAThousand Oaksbusiness licenseBusiness Tax Certificate (Business License)source2026-11-02
CAThousand OakscountyVentura Countysource2026-11-02
CATruckeebusiness licenseNone - Town of Truckee has no general business licensesource2026-11-02
CATruckeecontractor licenseNone; contractors only create an account with the Building Division eSuite portal to pull permitssource2026-11-02
CATruckeecountyNevada Countysource2026-11-02
CATularebusiness licenseBusiness Tax Certificate (Business License)source2026-11-02
CATularecountyTulare Countysource2026-11-02
CATwentynine Palmsbusiness licenseCity of Twentynine Palms Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CATwentynine PalmscountySan Bernardino Countysource2026-11-02
CAVenturabusiness licenseBusiness Tax Certificate (Business License Tax)source2026-11-02
CAVenturacountyVentura Countysource2026-11-02
CAVictorvillebusiness licenseCity of Victorville Business License (In-City or Out-of-City)source2026-11-02
CAVictorvillecountySan Bernardino Countysource2026-11-02
CAVisaliabusiness licenseBusiness Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
CAVisaliacountyTulare Countysource2026-11-02
CAWest Covinabusiness licenseCity of West Covina Business Licensesource2026-11-02
CAWest CovinacountyLos Angeles Countysource2026-11-02
CAWhittierbusiness licenseCity of Whittier Business License (annual business license tax)source2026-11-02
CAWhittiercountyLos Angeles Countysource2026-11-02
CAYucca Valleybusiness licenseBusiness Registration Certificate (Ordinance No. 161 Business Registration Program)source2026-11-02
CAYucca ValleycountySan Bernardino Countysource2026-11-02
COAdams Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license (unincorporated areas: Colorado state sales tax license from CDOR covers county sales tax; incorporated cities e.g. Thornton, Westminster, Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Federal H…source2026-11-02
COAdams Countycontractor licenseAdams County Building Safety Contractor Registration/License (Class A, B, C general; Class D specialty incl. siding, fences, glazing, insulation)source2026-11-02
COAdams CountycountyAdams Countysource2026-11-02
COArapahoe Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license (unincorporated: state sales tax license via CDOR; cities such as Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, Greenwood Village issue their own)source2026-11-02
COArapahoe Countycontractor licenseArapahoe County Contractor License (Building Division) - General A/B/C (ICC or state/reciprocal license), General D specialty (no exam docs needed), Mechanical, Roofing, etc.source2026-11-02
COArapahoe CountycountyArapahoe Countysource2026-11-02
COArvadabusiness licenseCity of Arvada Business License (sales/use tax license, via MUNIRevs)source2026-11-02
COArvadacontractor licenseCity of Arvada Contractor License (Building Contractor, plus other trade/ROW types) - Building Inspection Divisionsource2026-11-02
COArvadacountyJefferson County and Adams Countysource2026-11-02
COAurorabusiness licenseCity of Aurora Business License (also sets up sales/use/OPT tax accounts)source2026-11-02
COAuroracontractor licenseCity of Aurora Contractor License (Building Division) - e.g. Residential Building Contractor (ICC 'C'), Remodeling Contractor (registration + 3 yrs documented experience); plus supervisor licensesource2026-11-02
COAuroracountyArapahoe, Adams and Douglas Countiessource2026-11-02
COBoulderbusiness licenseCity of Boulder Business License (sales/use tax license; tax filing required even if $0 due)source2026-11-02
COBouldercontractor licenseCity of Boulder Building Contractor License (Planning & Development Services) - Class A/B/C (ICC cert required) or specialty Class D; handyman-relevant Class E (fences, minor structures <=200 sq ft, non-load-bearing alte…source2026-11-02
COBouldercountyBoulder Countysource2026-11-02
COCastle Rockcontractor licenseTown of Castle Rock Contractor Registration (Development Services - Building Division), one class per applicationsource2026-11-02
COCastle RockcountyDouglas Countysource2026-11-02
COColorado Springsbusiness licenseNo general city business license for a handyman (City Clerk licenses only listed business types); City of Colorado Springs Sales Tax License required if selling taxable goods/materials at retail in the citysource2026-11-02
COColorado Springscontractor licensePikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) contractor license; handyman-relevant class is Building Contractor E (Maintenance and Remodeling); others A/B/C/D, plus mechanical/electrical/plumbing registrationssource2026-11-02
COColorado SpringscountyEl Paso Countysource2026-11-02
CODeltabusiness licenseCity of Delta Sales and Use Tax License (no separate general business license found)source2026-11-02
CODeltacountyDelta Countysource2026-11-02
CODenverbusiness licenseNo general business license for a handyman; Denver Retailer's Sales/Use Tax License (Treasury, eBiz) if selling taxable goods/materials, plus Occupational Privilege Tax account if employees work in Denversource2026-11-02
CODenvercontractor licenseDenver Contractor License (Community Planning and Development) - two-step: supervisor certificate (Class A/B/C general, Class D specialty) then contractor licensesource2026-11-02
CODenvercountyCity and County of Denversource2026-11-02
CODouglas Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license; no 'Town of Douglas' exists (municipalities in Douglas County: Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Larkspur, plus parts of Aurora/Littleton issue their own)source2026-11-02
CODouglas Countycontractor licenseDouglas County Contractor Registration (Building Division) - General A/B/C/D, Mechanical MA/MB, Roofing; electrical/plumbing register with proof of state licensesource2026-11-02
CODouglas CountycountyDouglas Countysource2026-11-02
COEl Paso Countycontractor licensePikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) contractor license/registration; handyman category = Contractor E (Maintenance and Remodeling)source2026-11-02
COEl Paso CountycountyEl Paso Countysource2026-11-02
COFort Collinsbusiness licenseCity of Fort Collins Business License (sales/use tax license)source2026-11-02
COFort Collinscontractor licenseCity of Fort Collins Contractor License (general classes A-E, MM; specialized trade licenses; exempt contractor registration; master electrician/plumber registration)source2026-11-02
COFort CollinscountyLarimer Countysource2026-11-02
COGreeleybusiness licenseCity of Greeley Business License (combined with City sales/use tax account)source2026-11-02
COGreeleycontractor licenseCity of Greeley Contractor License (Building Inspection Department)source2026-11-02
COGreeleycountyWeld Countysource2026-11-02
COJefferson Countycontractor licenseJefferson County Contractors License (Class A/B/C general G11/G12/G13, Roofing G14, Mechanical A/B/C)source2026-11-02
COJefferson CountycountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
COJohnstownbusiness licenseTown of Johnstown Business License (or No Physical Presence License for out-of-town businesses doing occasional work in town)source2026-11-02
COJohnstowncontractor licenseTown of Johnstown Contractor License (Building Department)source2026-11-02
COJohnstowncountyLarimer County and Weld Countysource2026-11-02
COLakewoodbusiness licenseLakewood Sales and Use Tax License (general business license under LMC 5.02 for businesses operating from property in the city)source2026-11-02
COLakewoodcontractor licenseCity of Lakewood Contractor Registration (classes A-1..A-4, B plumbing, C mechanical, D municipal, E electrical, 5A-5P specialty incl. drywall, fence, framing, siding, roofing, 5O miscellaneous)source2026-11-02
COLakewoodcountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
COLarimer Countycontractor licenseLarimer County Building Contractor License (Class A $150, B $125, C $100, Special Single Trade/Roofer/Mechanical $75; electrical and plumbing exempt; 24-month term)source2026-11-02
COLarimer CountycountyLarimer Countysource2026-11-02
COLongmontbusiness licenseCity of Longmont Sales and Use Tax License (serves as business license)source2026-11-02
COLongmontcontractor licenseCity of Longmont Contractor License (Building Inspection; classes A/B/C general with ICC exam, mechanical, specialty, D; LMC 16.48)source2026-11-02
COLongmontcountyBoulder Countysource2026-11-02
COLovelandbusiness licenseCity of Loveland Regular Sales Tax License (no separate general business license)source2026-11-02
COLovelandcontractor licenseCity of Loveland Contractor's License (Building Division; ICC National Standard exams, e.g., Residential Building Contractor C, Master Mechanical)source2026-11-02
COLovelandcountyLarimer Countysource2026-11-02
COMillikenbusiness licenseTown of Milliken Business License (annual, Jan 1-Dec 31; renew by Jan 31)source2026-11-02
COMillikencontractor licenseTown of Milliken Contractor License/Registration (Mun. Code 6-4-10), via CommunityCoresource2026-11-02
COMillikencountyWeld Countysource2026-11-02
COPeytonbusiness licenseNone (unincorporated El Paso County; no county general business license program found)source2026-11-02
COPeytoncontractor licensePikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) contractor license/registration; handyman option = Contractor E (Maintenance and Remodeling)source2026-11-02
COPeytoncountyEl Paso Countysource2026-11-02
COPhillips Countybusiness licenseNone at county level (no county general business license program found)source2026-11-02
COPhillips CountycountyPhillips Countysource2026-11-02
COPueblobusiness licenseCity of Pueblo Use Tax License (service businesses incl. contractors) or Sales/Use Tax License (if also selling)source2026-11-02
COPueblocontractor licensePueblo Regional Building Department (PRBD) contractor license/registration (Building A/B/C general, Building D specialty classes e.g. drywall, framing, siding, roofing, detached garage/shed); no handyman classsource2026-11-02
COPueblocountyPueblo Countysource2026-11-02
COSalidabusiness licenseNo general City of Salida business license yet - City says it will start requiring one in January 2027 (special licenses only for e.g. arborists, alcohol, marijuana, STRs); sales tax is state-collected via CO DORsource2026-11-02
COSalidacontractor licenseNo general contractor license found; building permits for City of Salida are reviewed by the City then administered by Chaffee County Building Safety Department (719-539-2124); state electrician/plumber licenses checked;…source2026-11-02
COSalidacountyChaffee Countysource2026-11-02
COSterlingcontractor licenseCity of Sterling Contractor License - Class I General, II Residential, III Jobber, IV Subcontractor, V Utility (Public Works Dept, annual renewal)source2026-11-02
COSterlingcountyLogan Countysource2026-11-02
COThorntonbusiness licenseCity of Thornton Sales and Use Tax Business Licensesource2026-11-02
COThorntoncontractor licenseCity of Thornton Contractor License (Class A General, B Building, C Residential, D Mechanical, D Roofing, other classes per packet)source2026-11-02
COThorntoncountyAdams County and Weld Countysource2026-11-02
COTrinidadbusiness licenseCity of Trinidad Business License (annual; separate Home Occupation License if home-based)source2026-11-02
COTrinidadcontractor licenseCity of Trinidad Contractor's License (apply via iWorQ citizen portal; Community Development / Building Department, 135 N. Animas, 719-846-9843)source2026-11-02
COTrinidadcountyLas Animas Countysource2026-11-02
COWestminsterbusiness licenseCity of Westminster General Business / Sales and Use Tax License (online portal; $0 annual return if no taxable sales)source2026-11-02
COWestminstercontractor licenseCity of Westminster Contractor License (Building Division, Community Services); 2026 update proposes classes A1 Unlimited (ICC G11), A2 Commercial (G12), A3 Residential 1-2 family (G13), B Plumber / C Electrician (state …source2026-11-02
COWestminstercountyAdams County and Jefferson Countysource2026-11-02
CTBridgeportbusiness licenseNo general city business license. If operating under a name other than the owner's legal name, file a Trade Name Certificate with the Bridgeport Town Clerk (C.G.S. 35-1); corporations/LLCs file with the Secretary of the …source2026-11-02
CTBridgeportcontractor licenseNo city handyman/contractor license. Licensing & Permits Dept. licenses only street/sidewalk excavation contractors and haulers. Building Dept. permits (via Park City Portal) require a copy of the state HIC / New Home / …source2026-11-02
CTBridgeportcountyFairfield Countysource2026-11-02
CTCapitol Planning Region Countybusiness licenseNo regional or general town business license. If operating under a trade name, file a Trade Name Certificate with the town clerk where business is transacted.source2026-11-02
CTCapitol Planning Region Countycontractor licenseNo regional/town contractor license found; home improvement contractor registration is state (CT DCP). Building permits from each town's building official.source2026-11-02
CTCapitol Planning Region CountycountyCapitol Planning Regionsource2026-11-02
CTHartfordbusiness licenseNo general City of Hartford business license. The city's 'Starting a Business' page lists only city zoning steps (zoning district, zoning permit if needed, New Business Survey); registration and licensing are state steps…source2026-11-02
CTHartfordcontractor licenseNo city contractor registration found; building, mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler permits issued by the Licenses & Inspections Division (Dept. of Development Services). Home improvement contractor registration is state (D…source2026-11-02
CTHartfordcountyHartford Countysource2026-11-02
CTNew Britainbusiness licenseTrade Name Certificate (if DBA); New Business License only for wholesale/retailsource2026-11-02
CTNew BritaincountyHartford Countysource2026-11-02
CTNew Havenbusiness licenseNo general city business license found for contractors/handymensource2026-11-02
CTNew Havencontractor licenseNo city contractor license/registration; permit applications require a non-expired state-issued contractor license and insurance proofsource2026-11-02
CTNew HavencountyNew Haven Countysource2026-11-02
CTNorwalkbusiness licenseNo city general business license; trade name certificate filed with Town Clerk if using a trade namesource2026-11-02
CTNorwalkcontractor licenseNo city contractor license; city directs contractors to state DCP registrationsource2026-11-02
CTNorwalkcountyFairfield Countysource2026-11-02
CTStamfordbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; city permits/licenses page lists only activity-specific licenses (food, cosmetology, hotel, massage, weights & measures, etc.)source2026-11-02
CTStamfordcountyFairfield Countysource2026-11-02
CTWaterburybusiness licenseNo general city business license; only specific regulated businesses under Code Title XI (Business Regulations); Trade Name Certificate with Town Clerk if operating under an assumed namesource2026-11-02
CTWaterburycontractor licenseNone local; Department of Inspections issues building/electrical/plumbing/heating permits; permit application asks for contractor Registration Number (state DCP)source2026-11-02
CTWaterburycountyNew Haven Countysource2026-11-02
CTWestern Connecticut Planning Regionbusiness licenseNone at region level; any local requirements are per municipality (town/city clerk, zoning, building department)source2026-11-02
CTWestern Connecticut Planning Regioncontractor licenseNone at region level; contractor registration (state HIC) is state; municipal building departments enforce permitssource2026-11-02
CTWestern Connecticut Planning RegioncountyWestern Connecticut Planning Regionsource2026-11-02
DCWashingtonbusiness licenseBasic Business License (BBL) under the 'Contractor and Construction Services' category - Home Improvement Contractor (or General Contractor/Construction Manager) business activitysource2026-11-02
DCWashingtoncontractor licenseHome Improvement Contractor BBL (activity-specific BBL) plus at least one licensed Home Improvement Salesperson BBLsource2026-11-02
DCWashingtoncountyDistrict of Columbiasource2026-11-02
DEKent Countybusiness licenseNone at county level; State of Delaware business license (Division of Revenue) is the license Kent County code requiressource2026-11-02
DEKent Countycontractor licenseNo separate Kent County contractor license; county code only requires the state business license; building permits via Kent County Levy Court Planning Services (MyGovernmentOnline) for unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
DEKent CountycountyKent County, DEsource2026-11-02
DESussex Countybusiness licenseNo Sussex County business license; business licenses are issued by the State (Delaware Division of Revenue). Incorporated towns issue their own licenses, and some require them of any contractor working in town (e.g. Reho…source2026-11-02
DESussex Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license found. County building permits (9 Del. C. ch. 63) are issued only to contractors or owners doing their own work; contractors register/obtain a business license with the Delaware Division of R…source2026-11-02
DESussex CountycountySussex Countysource2026-11-02
DEWilmingtonbusiness licenseCity of Wilmington Business License (in addition to State of Delaware business license)source2026-11-02
DEWilmingtoncontractor licenseCity business license required to pull building permits as a general contractor; separate city Trade License (tested) from Licenses & Inspections for A/C, plumbing, heating and mechanical contractorssource2026-11-02
DEWilmingtoncountyNew Castle Countysource2026-11-02
FLAlachuabusiness licenseCity of Alachua Local Business Tax Receipt (plus Certificate of LDR Compliance)source2026-11-02
FLAlachuacountyAlachua Countysource2026-11-02
FLAventurabusiness licenseCity of Aventura Certificate of Use + Local Business Tax Receipt; plus Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLAventuracountyMiami-Dade Countysource2026-11-02
FLBonita Springsbusiness licenseLee County Local Business Tax Receipt, with City of Bonita Springs zoning approval (Commercial Business Use Permit for commercial locations); no separate city BTRsource2026-11-02
FLBonita Springscontractor licenseLee County Construction Licensing Board certificate of competency / contractor registrationsource2026-11-02
FLBonita SpringscountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
FLBradentonbusiness licenseCity of Bradenton Local Business Tax Receipt (city only; Manatee County has no county BTR)source2026-11-02
FLBradentoncontractor licenseManatee County Contractor Licensing (local licenses / registration of state certified licenses)source2026-11-02
FLBradentoncountyManatee Countysource2026-11-02
FLBradford CountycountyBradford Countysource2026-11-02
FLBrandonbusiness licenseHillsborough County Business Tax Receipt (no Brandon municipal BTR)source2026-11-02
FLBrandoncontractor licenseHillsborough County contractor license (local specialty / state registered certificate of competency) via Development Services Contractor Licensingsource2026-11-02
FLBrandoncountyHillsborough Countysource2026-11-02
FLBrevard Countybusiness licenseBrevard County Local Business Tax Receipt (category 'Unregulated Specialty Trades' for handymen) plus city BTR if located in a municipalitysource2026-11-02
FLBrevard Countycontractor licenseBrevard County Certificate of Competency (Contractor Licensing & Certification); no handyman license existssource2026-11-02
FLBrevard CountycountyBrevard Countysource2026-11-02
FLBroward Countybusiness licenseBroward County Local Business Tax Receipt (all businesses doing business in Broward, incl. inside cities) plus city BTR where located; unincorporated: Certificate of Use firstsource2026-11-02
FLBroward Countycontractor licenseBroward County Certificate of Competency (Central Examining Boards) for certain construction trades; local licensing of non-state trades limited by HB 735 preemptionsource2026-11-02
FLBroward CountycountyBroward Countysource2026-11-02
FLCape Coralbusiness licenseCity of Cape Coral Business Tax Receipt (after Zoning Compliance Certificate) AND Lee County Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLCape Coralcontractor licenseCity of Cape Coral contractor registration (state certified contractors register with Development Services); Lee County certificates of competency for local-licensed tradessource2026-11-02
FLCape CoralcountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
FLCollier Countybusiness licenseCollier County Business Tax Receipt (required countywide, including inside Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City); city BTR in addition if located in a citysource2026-11-02
FLCollier Countycontractor licenseCollier County contractor license / certificate of competency (Contractor Licensing, Ord. 2006-46 as amended)source2026-11-02
FLCollier CountycountyCollier Countysource2026-11-02
FLCrestviewbusiness licenseCity of Crestview Business Tax Receipt AND Okaloosa County Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLCrestviewcontractor licenseOkaloosa County Growth Management contractor registration (state-certified contractors set up a contractor file; county competency for local trades)source2026-11-02
FLCrestviewcountyOkaloosa Countysource2026-11-02
FLDaviebusiness licenseTown of Davie Business Tax Receipt (commercial or home-occupation; with Certificate of Use / zoning and building approval) plus Broward County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLDaviecontractor licenseBroward County Certificate of Competency for certain construction tradessource2026-11-02
FLDaviecountyBroward Countysource2026-11-02
FLDaytona Beachbusiness licenseCity of Daytona Beach Business Tax Receipt only (Volusia County BTR repealed effective Jan 1, 2024)source2026-11-02
FLDaytona Beachcontractor licenseVolusia County Contractor Licensing certificate of competency (local specialty contractors); handyman limited to non-licensed worksource2026-11-02
FLDaytona BeachcountyVolusia Countysource2026-11-02
FLDunedinbusiness licenseCity of Dunedin Business Tax Receipt (BTR); NO Pinellas County BTR existssource2026-11-02
FLDunedincontractor licensePinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) certificate of competency for local specialty/home-improvement contractors (state-certified contractors no longer register)source2026-11-02
FLDunedincountyPinellas Countysource2026-11-02
FLDuvalbusiness licenseJacksonville/Duval County Local Business Tax Receipt (one consolidated receipt; separate municipal BTRs only in Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Baldwin)source2026-11-02
FLDuvalcontractor licenseCity of Jacksonville certificate of competency (Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Ord. Code Ch. 342) for listed trades incl. carpentry subcontractor; no handyman categorysource2026-11-02
FLDuvalcountyDuval Countysource2026-11-02
FLEnglewoodbusiness licenseSarasota side: NONE (Sarasota County Business Tax repealed July 9, 2024). Charlotte side: Charlotte County Local Business Tax Receipt (handyman classification requires signed Handyman Agreement)source2026-11-02
FLEnglewoodcontractor licenseSarasota County Contractor Licensing (local licensing/examining boards for specialty contractors); Charlotte County Contractor Licensing certificate of competency (BTR required before CoC)source2026-11-02
FLEnglewoodcountySarasota County and Charlotte Countysource2026-11-02
FLEustisbusiness licenseCity of Eustis Business Tax Receipt (Code Sec. 86-221 et seq.); Lake County BTR repealed 2020source2026-11-02
FLEustiscontractor licenseLake County Office of Building Services Contractor Certification (local license for non-state-certified trades)source2026-11-02
FLEustiscountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
FLFlorida Citybusiness licenseMiami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt AND City of Florida City business tax receipt (both, for businesses located in the city)source2026-11-02
FLFlorida Citycontractor licenseMiami-Dade County certificate of competency (Construction Trades Qualifying Board, County Code Ch. 10), incl. maintenance personnel categories; applies in incorporated and unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
FLFlorida CitycountyMiami-Dade Countysource2026-11-02
FLFort Lauderdalebusiness licenseCity of Fort Lauderdale Business Tax Receipt (Code Sec. 15-28) AND Broward County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLFort Lauderdalecontractor licenseBroward County Certificate of Competency (Central Examining Board, County Code Ch. 9) for non-state-certified construction tradessource2026-11-02
FLFort LauderdalecountyBroward Countysource2026-11-02
FLFort Myersbusiness licenseCity of Fort Myers Business Tax Receipt (City Code Ch. 82) - handyman class 'Property Maintenance or Repair/Miscellaneous Maintenance' with signed affidavit; plus Lee County BTR from Lee County Tax Collectorsource2026-11-02
FLFort Myerscontractor licenseLee County Certificate of Competency (local license) via Lee County DCD Contractor Licensing; Fort Myers maintenance affidavit bars drywall, glass, insulation, masonry, window installation, garage door, etc. without DBPR…source2026-11-02
FLFort MyerscountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
FLFort Piercebusiness licenseCity of Fort Pierce Business Tax Receipt / Certificate of Use AND St. Lucie County Local Business Tax Receipt (both, for businesses in city limits)source2026-11-02
FLFort Piercecontractor licenseSt. Lucie County Certificate of Competency (County Code Ch. 2-5 Art. 1) and City of Fort Pierce Professional Contracting License registrationsource2026-11-02
FLFort PiercecountySt. Lucie Countysource2026-11-02
FLFour Cornersbusiness licenseCounty Local Business Tax Receipt where the business is located: Orange (Orange County Tax Collector, zoning approval), Osceola (Osceola County Tax Collector, zoning approval), Polk (Polk County Tax Collector); Lake Coun…source2026-11-02
FLFour CornerscountyLake, Orange, Osceola, Polksource2026-11-02
FLGainesvillebusiness licenseCity of Gainesville Local Business Tax Receipt only; Alachua County Local Business Tax repealed (no county BTR)source2026-11-02
FLGainesvillecountyAlachua Countysource2026-11-02
FLGreen Cove Springsbusiness licenseCity of Green Cove Springs Local Business Tax Receipt only; Clay County requires no business/occupational licensesource2026-11-02
FLGreen Cove Springscontractor licenseClay County Building Division contractor licensing/registration (required before permits issue)source2026-11-02
FLGreen Cove SpringscountyClay Countysource2026-11-02
FLHallandale Beachbusiness licenseCity of Hallandale Beach Local Business Tax Receipt AND Broward County BTRsource2026-11-02
FLHallandale Beachcontractor licenseBroward County Certificate of Competency (Central Examining Board, County Code Ch. 9)source2026-11-02
FLHallandale BeachcountyBroward Countysource2026-11-02
FLHernando Countybusiness licenseNone at county level: Hernando County repealed its Occupational License/Business Tax Receipt ordinance effective Aug 1, 2007 (Ord. 2007-05). City BTRs (Brooksville, Weeki Wachee) not verified this passsource2026-11-02
FLHernando Countycontractor licenseHernando County certificate of competency (Construction Licensing Ordinance; contractor class and specialty certifications incl. gypsum drywall, accessory structure); no handyman licensesource2026-11-02
FLHialeahbusiness licenseCity of Hialeah Business Tax Receipt AND Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLHialeahcountyMiami-Dade Countysource2026-11-02
FLHillsboroughbusiness licenseHillsborough County Local Business Tax Receipt (County Ordinance 95-04, Code Ch. 46 Art. III)source2026-11-02
FLHillsboroughcontractor licenseHillsborough County Contractor License (Local Specialty / State Registered Certificate of Competency); state-certified holders register at no feesource2026-11-02
FLHillsboroughcountyHillsborough Countysource2026-11-02
FLJacksonvillebusiness licenseLocal Business Tax Receipt (LBTR) - one receipt for City of Jacksonville/Duval Countysource2026-11-02
FLJacksonvillecontractor licenseCity of Jacksonville municipal certificate of competency via Construction Trades Qualifying Board (Ordinance Code Ch. 62 and 342)source2026-11-02
FLJacksonvillecountyDuval Countysource2026-11-02
FLJacksonville Beachbusiness licenseCity of Jacksonville Beach Local Business Tax Receipt AND Duval County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLJacksonville BeachcountyDuval Countysource2026-11-02
FLJupiterbusiness licensePalm Beach County Local Business Tax Receipt only (Town of Jupiter BTR eliminated)source2026-11-02
FLJupitercontractor licensePalm Beach County Certificate of Competency (Construction Industry Licensing Board / PZB Contractor Regulations)source2026-11-02
FLJupitercountyPalm Beach Countysource2026-11-02
FLLakelandbusiness licenseCity of Lakeland Business Tax Receipt AND Polk County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLLakelandcountyPolk Countysource2026-11-02
FLLakewood Ranchbusiness licenseNone - neither county levies a business tax in unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
FLLakewood Ranchcontractor licenseManatee County Local contractor license or registration of state certification (unincorporated Manatee)source2026-11-02
FLLakewood RanchcountyManatee County and Sarasota Countysource2026-11-02
FLLargobusiness licenseCity of Largo Business Tax Receipt only (Pinellas County has no county BTR since 1995)source2026-11-02
FLLargocontractor licensePinellas County contractor registration / competency licensing (Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board program)source2026-11-02
FLLargocountyPinellas Countysource2026-11-02
FLLee Countybusiness licenseLee County Business Tax Receipt (county); plus municipal business tax/zoning approval where based in or doing business in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Esterosource2026-11-02
FLLee Countycontractor licenseLee County Certificate of Competency (local license) or registration of state certified license (Contractor Licensing, DCD)source2026-11-02
FLLee CountycountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
FLLehigh Acresbusiness licenseLee County Business Tax Receipt (Business Tax Account)source2026-11-02
FLLehigh AcrescountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
FLLeon Countybusiness licenseNone - Leon County repealed its local business tax; City of Tallahassee repealed its business license tax (effective FY2017-18)source2026-11-02
FLLeon CountycountyLeon Countysource2026-11-02
FLManatee Countybusiness licenseNone in unincorporated Manatee County (no county Local Business Tax Receipt); municipalities (Bradenton, Palmetto, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key) may have their own - not checkedsource2026-11-02
FLManatee CountycountyManatee Countysource2026-11-02
FLMargatebusiness licenseCity of Margate Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR)source2026-11-02
FLMargatecontractor licenseBroward County Certificate of Competency (Broward County Contractor Licensing, Building Code Division) for certain construction trades; handyman scope itself preempted from local licensing by HB 735 (2021)source2026-11-02
FLMargatecountyBroward Countysource2026-11-02
FLMarion Countybusiness licenseNone at county level - Marion County Occupational License (BTR) ordinance repealed effective Oct 1, 2006source2026-11-02
FLMarion Countycontractor licenseMarion County Building Safety - Contractor Licensing (registration of state-certified/registered contractors; local competency card by exam or reciprocity letter)source2026-11-02
FLMarion CountycountyMarion Countysource2026-11-02
FLMelbournebusiness licenseCity of Melbourne Business Tax Receipt (plus Brevard County BTR from Brevard County Tax Collector)source2026-11-02
FLMelbournecontractor licenseBrevard County Certificate of Competency (Brevard County Contractor Licensing) for trades such as electrical, plumbing, roofing if not state-certifiedsource2026-11-02
FLMelbournecountyBrevard Countysource2026-11-02
FLMiamibusiness licenseCity of Miami Business Tax Receipt (BTR), usually after a Certificate of Use (CU); plus Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLMiamicontractor licenseMiami-Dade County Certificate of Competency (Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Board and Code Administration) for county-licensed trades; local specialty/handyman categories preempted by HB 735 (2021)source2026-11-02
FLMiamicountyMiami-Dade Countysource2026-11-02
FLMiami-Dade Countybusiness licenseMiami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR)source2026-11-02
FLMiami-Dade Countycontractor licenseMiami-Dade County Certificate of Competency (Construction Trades Qualifying Board / Board and Code Administration Division) for regulated trades; local specialty (incl. handyman-type) categories preempted by HB 735source2026-11-02
FLMiami-Dade CountycountyMiami-Dade Countysource2026-11-02
FLMiltonbusiness licenseCity of Milton Occupational Business Tax (Business Tax Receipt) + Santa Rosa County Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLMiltoncontractor licenseSanta Rosa County local competency card (Santa Rosa County Building Inspection/Permitting & Building Compliance) for county-licensed trades; handyman scope preempted from local licensing (HB 735)source2026-11-02
FLMiltoncountySanta Rosa Countysource2026-11-02
FLNassau Countybusiness licenseNone at county level - Nassau County occupational license/local business tax repealed (Ordinance No. 2008-05); municipal BTRs only (e.g., City of Fernandina Beach LBTR for businesses physically located in city limits)source2026-11-02
FLNassau Countycontractor licenseNassau County 'registered' contractor license via Certificate of Competency (Nassau County Building Department, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee; 904-530-6250); categories mirror state DBPR/CILB/ECLB categoriessource2026-11-02
FLNassau CountycountyNassau Countysource2026-11-02
FLNew Port Richeybusiness licenseCity of New Port Richey Business Tax Receipt (BTR); Pasco County BTR (Tax Collector) must be submitted with the city applicationsource2026-11-02
FLNew Port Richeycontractor licensePasco County Contractor Licensing registrationsource2026-11-02
FLNew Port RicheycountyPasco Countysource2026-11-02
FLOcalabusiness licenseNone - City of Ocala Business Tax Receipt eliminated by Ordinance No. 2027-1 (announced Oct 23, 2026); Marion County BTR repealed 2006source2026-11-02
FLOcalacontractor licenseContractor registration with City of Ocala Building (Growth Management) for permitted work; Marion County Contractor Licensing for county jurisdictionsource2026-11-02
FLOcalacountyMarion Countysource2026-11-02
FLOkaloosa Countybusiness licenseOkaloosa County Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLOkaloosa Countycontractor licenseOkaloosa County Competency Card / Certificate of Competency (Department of Growth Management; Construction Competency Board); state-certified contractors must registersource2026-11-02
FLOkaloosa CountycountyOkaloosa Countysource2026-11-02
FLOrange Countybusiness licenseOrange County Business Tax Receipt (Orange County Ordinance Ch. 25 / F.S. 205)source2026-11-02
FLOrange Countycontractor licenseOrange County Division of Building Safety contractor licensing - registration of state-certified contractors and county competency card holders (ContractorLicensing@ocfl.net, Fast Track)source2026-11-02
FLOrange CountycountyOrange Countysource2026-11-02
FLOrange Parkbusiness licenseTown of Orange Park Business Tax (Business Tax Receipt), Town Code Ch. 32 Art. IIsource2026-11-02
FLOrange ParkcountyClay Countysource2026-11-02
FLOrlandobusiness licenseCity of Orlando Business Tax Receipt (with $15 Certificate of Use fee + $5 admin fee) and Orange County Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLOrlandocountyOrange Countysource2026-11-02
FLPalm Baybusiness licenseCity of Palm Bay Business Tax Receipt (City Code Ch. 110) AND Brevard County Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLPalm BaycountyBrevard Countysource2026-11-02
FLPalm Beachbusiness licenseTown of Palm Beach Business Tax Receipt AND Palm Beach County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLPalm Beachcontractor licensePalm Beach County Certificate of Competency (Construction Industry Licensing Board, Ch. 67-1876 Special Act) for listed trades; plus Town of Palm Beach Contractor Registration on the Town Citizen Access Portalsource2026-11-02
FLPalm BeachcountyPalm Beach Countysource2026-11-02
FLPalm Coastbusiness licenseCity of Palm Coast Local Business Tax Receipt (Code Ch. 16) AND Flagler County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLPalm CoastcountyFlagler Countysource2026-11-02
FLPanama Citybusiness licenseCity of Panama City Occupational Local Business Tax Receipt (Code Ch. 7, Sec. 7-53)source2026-11-02
FLPanama CitycountyBay Countysource2026-11-02
FLPanama City Beachbusiness licenseCity of Panama City Beach Business Tax Receipt (Business Registration), Code Ch. 14, Sec. 14-29 schedulesource2026-11-02
FLPanama City BeachcountyBay Countysource2026-11-02
FLPasco Countybusiness licensePasco County Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License)source2026-11-02
FLPasco Countycontractor licensePasco County Contractor Licensing: registration of state-certified licenses and/or County Certificate of Competency (local license), PCCO Ch. 18 Art. IV, via PascoGatewaysource2026-11-02
FLPasco CountycountyPasco Countysource2026-11-02
FLPensacolabusiness licenseCity of Pensacola Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR) AND Escambia County Business Tax Receipt (both for businesses within city limits)source2026-11-02
FLPensacolacontractor licenseEscambia County Contractor Competency Board certificate of competency (and Board of Electrical Examiners) for locally regulated construction/home-improvement trades; state-certified contractors register with countysource2026-11-02
FLPensacolacountyEscambia Countysource2026-11-02
FLPinellas Countybusiness licenseNo Pinellas County BTR (repealed 1995, Ord. 95-53). Municipal BTR only if the business is located in a city that levies onesource2026-11-02
FLPinellas Countycontractor licensePinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) certified county / specialty license; state-certified contractors no longer register with PCCLBsource2026-11-02
FLPinellas CountycountyPinellas Countysource2026-11-02
FLPolk Countybusiness licensePolk County Local Business Tax Receipt (county-wide); plus a municipal BTR only where the business is located in a city that levies onesource2026-11-02
FLPolk Countycontractor licensePolk County competency card (Municipal Board of Examiners of Polk County) / registration of state and county licenses with Polk County Building Divisionsource2026-11-02
FLPolk CountycountyPolk Countysource2026-11-02
FLPort Saint Luciebusiness licenseCity of Port St. Lucie Local Business Tax Receipt (City Code Ch. 111) AND St. Lucie County Local Business Tax Receipt (both required for businesses located in city limits)source2026-11-02
FLPort Saint Luciecontractor licenseCity of Port St. Lucie Contractor Licensing Division: state-registered contractor via city Certificate of Competency, and state license verification for BTR; no local license for 'handyman services' (HB 735)source2026-11-02
FLPort Saint LuciecountySt. Lucie Countysource2026-11-02
FLPort St. Luciebusiness licenseCity of Port St. Lucie Local Business Tax Receipt (City Code Ch. 111) AND St. Lucie County Local Business Tax Receipt (Ord. 07-016)source2026-11-02
FLPort St. Luciecontractor licenseCity of Port St. Lucie Contractor Licensing Division (city Certificate of Competency for state-registered contractors); St. Lucie County Contractor Licensing covers unincorporated countysource2026-11-02
FLPort St. LuciecountySt. Lucie Countysource2026-11-02
FLPunta Gordabusiness licenseCity of Punta Gorda Local Business Tax Receipt AND Charlotte County Local Business Tax Receiptsource2026-11-02
FLPunta Gordacontractor licenseCity of Punta Gorda contractor certificate of competency registration (City Clerk / Click2Gov 'Business Tax Receipt/Contractor Competency Registration'); Charlotte County Contractor Licensing certificate of competency in…source2026-11-02
FLPunta GordacountyCharlotte Countysource2026-11-02
FLRiverviewbusiness licenseHillsborough County Business Tax Receipt (no Riverview municipal BTR)source2026-11-02
FLRiverviewcontractor licenseHillsborough County contractor license (local licensure mirroring DBPR categories) via Development Services Contractor Licensing (HillsGovHub)source2026-11-02
FLRiverviewcountyHillsborough Countysource2026-11-02
FLRuskinbusiness licenseHillsborough County Business Tax Receipt (no Ruskin municipal BTR)source2026-11-02
FLRuskincontractor licenseHillsborough County contractor license (local licensure mirroring DBPR categories) via Development Services Contractor Licensing (HillsGovHub)source2026-11-02
FLRuskincountyHillsborough Countysource2026-11-02
FLSaint Johns Countybusiness licenseSt. Johns County Local Business Tax Receipt (all businesses in the county); plus City of St. Augustine or City of St. Augustine Beach BTR only if the business is located in those citiessource2026-11-02
FLSaint Johns Countycontractor licenseSt. Johns County Contractor Licensing (county certificate of competency via exam / Contractor Review Board; state-certified contractors register with the county)source2026-11-02
FLSaint Johns CountycountySt. Johns Countysource2026-11-02
FLSaint Lucie Countybusiness licenseSt. Lucie County Local Business Tax Receipt (Ord. 07-016) for all businesses located in the county; plus a city BTR only if located in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce (Certificate of Use) or St. Lucie Villagesource2026-11-02
FLSaint Lucie Countycontractor licenseSt. Lucie County Contractor Licensing certificate of competency (unincorporated county); City of Port St. Lucie and City of Fort Pierce run their own contractor licensingsource2026-11-02
FLSaint Lucie CountycountySt. Lucie Countysource2026-11-02
FLSaint Petersburgbusiness licenseCity of St. Petersburg Business Tax Receipt (City Code Ch. 17); NO Pinellas County BTR (county occupational license repealed by Ord. 95-53, eff. 9/30/1995)source2026-11-02
FLSaint Petersburgcontractor licensePinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) certified county / journeyman licenses (administered by Pinellas County Contractor Licensing Dept.); state-certified contractors need not registersource2026-11-02
FLSaint PetersburgcountyPinellas Countysource2026-11-02
FLSarasotabusiness licenseCity of Sarasota Local Business Tax (receipt/certificate); handymen file 'Addendum 3 - Handyman Affidavit'. NO Sarasota County business tax (repealed by BCC July 9, 2024)source2026-11-02
FLSarasotacontractor licenseSarasota County local contractor licensing (General Contractors and Mechanical Contractors Licensing and Examining Boards; county Contractor Licensing for certified, registered and locally licensed contractors)source2026-11-02
FLSarasotacountySarasota Countysource2026-11-02
FLTallahasseebusiness licenseNone - City of Tallahassee eliminated its business license/tax in 2016 and does not require or issue business/occupational licenses; Leon County Local Business Tax Receipt eliminated by Ordinance No. 2009-31source2026-11-02
FLTallahasseecountyLeon Countysource2026-11-02
FLTampabusiness licenseBOTH: City of Tampa Business Tax Receipt (City Code Ch. 24) AND Hillsborough County Business Tax Receipt (required in addition for businesses located in Tampa); county issues no 'Handyman' classificationsource2026-11-02
FLTampacountyHillsborough Countysource2026-11-02
FLTaylor Countybusiness licenseTaylor County Local Business Tax Receipt (businesses located outside Perry city limits); City of Perry local business tax for businesses inside Perry city limitssource2026-11-02
FLTaylor CountycountyTaylor Countysource2026-11-02
FLVolusia Countybusiness licenseNone at county level - Volusia County business tax receipt ordinance repealed effective Jan 1, 2024; municipal BTRs only for businesses physically located in a city (e.g. Daytona Beach)source2026-11-02
FLVolusia Countycontractor licenseVolusia County Contractor Licensing: Local Specialty License / certificates of competency (Ch. 22 Volusia County Code), Journeyman/Master Electrician cards; listing of state-certified contractorssource2026-11-02
FLVolusia CountycountyVolusia Countysource2026-11-02
FLWakulla Countybusiness licenseWakulla County Local Business Tax Receipt (application and procedure published by Wakulla County Planning & Zoning; receipt then issued by the Wakulla County Tax Collector)source2026-11-02
FLWakulla CountycountyWakulla Countysource2026-11-02
FLWinter Havenbusiness licenseBOTH: City of Winter Haven Business Tax Receipt (businesses within city limits) AND Polk County local business tax receipt (all businesses operating in Polk County, incl. those with a municipal receipt)source2026-11-02
FLWinter Havencontractor licenseCity of Winter Haven contractor registration (via Accela portal) for permitting; local competency cards via Polk County (Office of Planning & Development, contractorlicensing@polk-county.net, 863-534-6080) / Municipal Bo…source2026-11-02
FLWinter HavencountyPolk Countysource2026-11-02
FLYuleebusiness licenseNone - Nassau County occupational license/local business tax repealed for unincorporated county (Ord. No. 2008-05); Yulee has no municipal governmentsource2026-11-02
FLYuleecontractor licenseNassau County Building Department contractor/specialty licenses (county 'registered' licenses via certificate of competency) as alternative to state DBPR licensesource2026-11-02
FLYuleecountyNassau Countysource2026-11-02
GAAcworthbusiness licenseOccupational Tax Certificate (Business License) - Commercial or In-Home applicationsource2026-11-02
GAAcworthcountyCobb Countysource2026-11-02
GAAlbanybusiness licenseOccupational Tax Certificate (OTC, aka Business License)source2026-11-02
GAAlbanycontractor licenseNo separate contractor license, but contractors must file a Certificate of Insurance with the OTCsource2026-11-02
GAAlbanycountyDougherty Countysource2026-11-02
GAAthensbusiness licenseBusiness Occupation Tax Certificate (commonly called business license)source2026-11-02
GAAthenscontractor licenseNo ACC handyman/contractor license found; contractors must submit a subcontractor list before the OTC issues, and state-licensed trades must show the state licensesource2026-11-02
GAAthenscountyClarke Countysource2026-11-02
GAAtlantabusiness licenseCity of Atlanta Business Occupational Tax Certificate (business license), applied/renewed via ATLBIZ portalsource2026-11-02
GAAtlantacountyFulton County and DeKalb Countysource2026-11-02
GAAugustabusiness licenseBusiness Tax Certificate (occupation tax / business license)source2026-11-02
GAAugustacountyRichmond Countysource2026-11-02
GABlue Ridgebusiness licenseOccupational Tax Certificate / Occupational Tax License (City of Blue Ridge, Ordinance No. BR2020)source2026-11-02
GABlue RidgecountyFannin Countysource2026-11-02
GABufordbusiness licenseCity of Buford Occupational Tax Certificate (formerly business license)source2026-11-02
GABufordcountyGwinnett County and Hall Countysource2026-11-02
GACalhounbusiness licenseBusiness License / Occupation Tax & Regulatory Feesource2026-11-02
GACalhouncountyGordon Countysource2026-11-02
GACarrolltonbusiness licenseCity of Carrollton Business License (Occupational Tax Certificate), home or commercialsource2026-11-02
GACarrolltoncountyCarroll Countysource2026-11-02
GACartersvillebusiness licenseCity of Cartersville Occupational Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GACartersvillecountyBartow Countysource2026-11-02
GACherokee Countybusiness licenseCommercial Occupation Tax Certificate (also a separate Home Occupation Tax Certificate) - unincorporated Cherokee Countysource2026-11-02
GACherokee Countycontractor licenseNone found at county level (state trades licensing only)source2026-11-02
GACherokee CountycountyCherokee Countysource2026-11-02
GAClaytonbusiness licenseCity of Clayton Occupational Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GAClaytoncountyRabun Countysource2026-11-02
GACobb Countybusiness licenseCobb County Occupation Tax Certificate (business license) - unincorporated Cobbsource2026-11-02
GACobb Countycontractor licenseNone found (no county handyman/contractor license; state trade licenses only)source2026-11-02
GACobb CountycountyCobb Countysource2026-11-02
GAColumbusbusiness licenseOccupation Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GAColumbuscountyMuscogee Countysource2026-11-02
GACovingtonbusiness licenseCity of Covington Occupational Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
GACovingtoncountyNewton Countysource2026-11-02
GADawsoncountyTerrell Countysource2026-11-02
GADawsonvillebusiness licenseCity of Dawsonville Occupational Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GADawsonvillecontractor licenseNone found at city level; Dawson County levies business regulatory fees on those doing business in unincorporated Dawson Countysource2026-11-02
GADawsonvillecountyDawson Countysource2026-11-02
GAGordoncountyWilkinson Countysource2026-11-02
GAHoschtonbusiness licenseCity of Hoschton Business License (occupational tax certificate)source2026-11-02
GAHoschtoncontractor licenseNone found (city or Jackson County contractor registration not located)source2026-11-02
GAHoschtoncountyJackson Countysource2026-11-02
GAJacksonbusiness licenseCity of Jackson Business License (occupational tax); Butts County Business License/Occupational Tax for unincorporated countysource2026-11-02
GAJacksoncountyButts Countysource2026-11-02
GAJones Countybusiness licenseJones County Occupation Tax Certificate (business license) for unincorporated Jones County; City of Gray Occupational Tax Certificate inside Graysource2026-11-02
GAJones Countycontractor licenseNo county or Gray contractor license/registration found; Title 43 state-licensed trades must show state license before an OTC issuessource2026-11-02
GAJones CountycountyJones Countysource2026-11-02
GALumpkinbusiness licenseCity of Lumpkin annual business licensesource2026-11-02
GALumpkincountyStewart County. Lumpkin County is a different county ~170 miles north.source2026-11-02
GAMaconbusiness licenseMacon-Bibb County Occupation Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GAMaconcontractor licenseNo local contractor license/registration found; building permits via Macon-Bibb Building and Fire Safety Deptsource2026-11-02
GAMaconcountyBibb Countysource2026-11-02
GAMcDuffie Countybusiness licenseOccupation Tax Certificate (business license) -- McDuffie County (unincorporated) or City of Thomson; Dearing has its own applicationsource2026-11-02
GAMcDuffie Countycontractor licenseNo county/city contractor registration found; state-certified trades must bring copy of state certificate with OTC applicationsource2026-11-02
GAMcDuffie CountycountyMcDuffie Countysource2026-11-02
GAMilnerbusiness licenseCity of Milner occupational and professions tax (business license); Lamar County Business Occupation Tax/License for unincorporated Lamar Countysource2026-11-02
GAMilnercountyLamar Countysource2026-11-02
GAMuscogeebusiness licenseColumbus Consolidated Government Business License / Occupation Tax Certificate (gross-receipts based occupation tax return)source2026-11-02
GAMuscogeecountyMuscogee Countysource2026-11-02
GANashvillebusiness licenseCity of Nashville Occupational Tax (business license)source2026-11-02
GANashvillecountyBerrien Countysource2026-11-02
GAPeachtree Cornersbusiness licenseCity of Peachtree Corners Occupational Tax Certificate (OTC, business license)source2026-11-02
GAPeachtree CornerscountyGwinnett Countysource2026-11-02
GAPerrybusiness licenseCity of Perry Business License (Occupational Tax Certificate)source2026-11-02
GAPerrycontractor licenseNo city contractor registration found; city guide defers to state contractor licensingsource2026-11-02
GAPerrycountyHouston Countysource2026-11-02
GARossvillebusiness licenseBusiness license (occupation tax certificate)source2026-11-02
GARossvillecountyWalker Countysource2026-11-02
GARoswellbusiness licenseOccupation Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GARoswellcountyFulton Countysource2026-11-02
GASandy Springsbusiness licenseBusiness Occupational Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GASandy SpringscountyFulton Countysource2026-11-02
GASavannahbusiness licenseBusiness Tax Certificate (business license), Revenue Ordinance Article Ysource2026-11-02
GASavannahcountyChatham Countysource2026-11-02
GAScrevenbusiness licenseScreven County occupational tax / business license (unincorporated Screven County)source2026-11-02
GAScrevencountyCity of Screven = Wayne County. Screven County is a different county.source2026-11-02
GAThomas Countybusiness licenseThomas County business license / occupational tax certificate (unincorporated Thomas County)source2026-11-02
GAThomas CountycountyThomas Countysource2026-11-02
GAValdostabusiness licenseBusiness Occupational Tax Certificate (business license)source2026-11-02
GAValdostacontractor licenseCity of Valdosta contractor registration (Business License Office)source2026-11-02
GAValdostacountyLowndes Countysource2026-11-02
GAWayne Countybusiness licenseWayne County Business Licensesource2026-11-02
GAWayne CountycountyWayne Countysource2026-11-02
GAWoodstockbusiness licenseBusiness License (Occupational Tax License)source2026-11-02
GAWoodstockcountyCherokee Countysource2026-11-02
HIHonolulubusiness licenseNo general city/county business license; Dept. of Customer Services Business License Section licenses only listed activities (auctioneer, e-gun, firearms, garbage/refuse collector, glass recycler, pawnbroker, peddler, sc…source2026-11-02
HIHonolulucontractor licenseNone at county level; contractor licensing is state (DCCA Contractors License Board). DPP issues building permits.source2026-11-02
HIHonolulucountyHonolulu Countysource2026-11-02
HIMaui Countybusiness licenseNo general county business license. Business registration is state-level: Hawaii GET license (Dept. of Taxation) + DCCA business/trade-name registration; County of Maui levies a 0.5% GET surcharge collected by the state.…source2026-11-02
HIMaui Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; contractor licensing is state (DCCA PVL Contractors License Board); county Dept. of Public Works (Development Services Administration) issues building/electrical/plumbing …source2026-11-02
HIMaui CountycountyMaui Countysource2026-11-02
IAAmesbusiness licenseNo general city business license; City Clerk licenses only specific activities (alcohol, garbage hauler, tree surgeon, peddler, pawnbroker, vending, etc.)source2026-11-02
IAAmescontractor licenseCity of Ames Contractor Registration (Inspection Division, Ames Municipal Code Ch. 5)source2026-11-02
IAAmescountyStory Countysource2026-11-02
IAAnkenybusiness licenseNone (no general business license)source2026-11-02
IAAnkenycontractor licenseNone locally; state contractor registration only. City permit portal needs a staff-issued registration code (portal access, not a license).source2026-11-02
IAAnkenycountyPolk Countysource2026-11-02
IACedar Rapidsbusiness licenseNone - City of Cedar Rapids does not issue general business licenses (only vendor, special event, fire code, right-of-way, building permits etc.)source2026-11-02
IACedar Rapidscontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; Cedar Rapids Building Services requires State of Iowa contractor licensing to get a permit and work in the city; electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits only to state-licensed contract…source2026-11-02
IACedar RapidscountyLinn Countysource2026-11-02
IADavenportcontractor licenseCity of Davenport General Contractor / Specialty License (City Code ch. 15.30), issued to individuals; ICC/Prometric exam (70% pass), surety bond, insurancesource2026-11-02
IADavenportcountyScott Countysource2026-11-02
IAIowa Citybusiness licenseNone (no general business license)source2026-11-02
IAIowa Citycontractor licenseNone for general contractors/handymen; only Master electricians, Master plumbers and Master HVAC contractors (state-licensed) may pull trade permitssource2026-11-02
IAIowa CitycountyJohnson Countysource2026-11-02
IAPottawattamie Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license; county Planning & Development licenses only animals (unincorporated) and septic installerssource2026-11-02
IAPottawattamie Countycontractor licenseCity of Council Bluffs contractor license (City Code Chapter 13); in unincorporated county, permits via county Planning & Development, mechanical permits only to state-licensed mechanical contractorssource2026-11-02
IAPottawattamie CountycountyPottawattamie Countysource2026-11-02
IAScott Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license found; Scott County Planning & Development handles building permits for unincorporated areas (incl. Park View) and, by 28E agreement, Dixon, Donahue, LeClaire, Long Grove, McCausland, P…source2026-11-02
IAScott CountycountyScott Countysource2026-11-02
IASioux Citybusiness licenseNone general - City Clerk licenses only listed activities (adult business, auctioneer, body piercing, pawnbroker, salvage, transient merchant, vehicle for hire, etc.); no handyman/contractor occupational license on the l…source2026-11-02
IASioux Citycontractor licenseNo city contractor license, but a $10,000 general building contractor's bond payable to the City of Sioux City is required before building permits (plus Iowa contractor registration)source2026-11-02
IASioux CitycountyWoodbury Countysource2026-11-02
IAWaterloocontractor licenseCity of Waterloo Residential Contractor License (Builder/Remodeler/Roofing); General Contractor License (commercial/fencing; unincorporated Black Hawk County); trade registrationssource2026-11-02
IAWaterloocountyBlack Hawk Countysource2026-11-02
IAWest Des Moinesbusiness licenseNone (no general business license; City Clerk permits are limited to block party, tobacco, fireworks, mobile vendor, multiple vendor, solicitor, sound, special event)source2026-11-02
IAWest Des Moinescontractor licenseNone at city level; city refers contractors to state licensing (Iowa Workforce Development) and requires permits (MEP permits via City Access Portal, one-time CAP registration)source2026-11-02
IAWest Des MoinescountyPolk, Dallas, Warren and Madison Countiessource2026-11-02
IDAda Countybusiness licenseNo general county business license; Ada County Clerk issues only activity licenses (e.g., alcohol beverage, solicitor/peddler for door-to-door sales in unincorporated Ada County)source2026-11-02
IDAda CountycountyAda Countysource2026-11-02
IDBoise Citybusiness licenseNone general; City of Boise licenses only specific activity types (animal, food/alcohol, security services, vehicle-for-hire, other listed categories)source2026-11-02
IDBoise CitycountyAda Countysource2026-11-02
IDCaldwellbusiness licenseCity of Caldwell Business Permit (business license permit)source2026-11-02
IDCaldwellcountyCanyon Countysource2026-11-02
IDCanyon Countybusiness licenseNo Canyon County general business license; the county refers business license inquiries to the Idaho Secretary of State. Cities in the county (e.g. Nampa, Caldwell) may have their own rules (not checked).source2026-11-02
IDCanyon Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license; Canyon County Building Department points contractors to state Idaho Contractors Board registration (DOPL). County issues building permits; mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits are han…source2026-11-02
IDCanyon CountycountyCanyon Countysource2026-11-02
IDIdaho Fallsbusiness licenseNo general city business license; city licenses only listed categories (alcohol, public transportation, door-to-door, dogs, mobile food, pawn, private tree service, secondhand, etc.). Free Home Occupation Permit from Pla…source2026-11-02
IDIdaho Fallscontractor licenseCity of Idaho Falls Building Contractor License (Classes A-D), Title 4 Ch. 7source2026-11-02
IDIdaho FallscountyBonneville Countysource2026-11-02
IDMeridianbusiness licenseNone - City of Meridian has no general business license (only activity-specific licenses: alcohol, mobile sales unit, temporary use, vehicle immobilization, fireworks, pawnbroker/precious metal)source2026-11-02
IDMeridiancontractor licenseNo city contractor/handyman license found; Meridian Building Services issues structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits (Idaho contractor registration and trade licenses are state-level)source2026-11-02
IDMeridiancountyAda Countysource2026-11-02
IDNampabusiness licenseNone - City of Nampa issues no general business license (only specific types: alcohol, door-to-door, pawnbrokers, alarm installers, private investigators/security, motor escorts, gem dealers)source2026-11-02
IDNampacontractor licenseNo city contractor license on Nampa's license list (state contractor registration applies; city building permits still required)source2026-11-02
IDNampacountyCanyon Countysource2026-11-02
IDPocatellobusiness licenseNone (no general business license; city licenses only specific regulated business types)source2026-11-02
IDPocatellocontractor licenseCity of Pocatello Contractor License (Building Class A-1 $150, A-2 $100, B $50; electrical/mechanical/plumbing require copy of State of Idaho license)source2026-11-02
IDPocatellocountyBannock Countysource2026-11-02
ILAurorabusiness licenseCity of Aurora General Business Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILAuroracontractor licenseCity of Aurora Contractor License (Division of Building and Permits); separate PW contractor license for public right-of-way worksource2026-11-02
ILAuroracountyKane County; also DuPage, Kendall and Will Countiessource2026-11-02
ILBarringtonbusiness licenseBusiness Registration/Zoning Certificatesource2026-11-02
ILBarringtoncontractor licenseVillage of Barrington Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILBarringtoncountyCook County and Lake Countysource2026-11-02
ILBartlettcontractor licenseVillage of Bartlett Contractor's License (Bartlett Municipal Code Title 10 Ch. 4 Building Contractor Licenses)source2026-11-02
ILBartlettcountyCook, DuPage and Kane Countiessource2026-11-02
ILBeach ParkcountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
ILBellevillebusiness licenseNo general business license; only listed regulated businesses (none for handyman/contractor) need a City Clerk licensesource2026-11-02
ILBellevillecontractor licenseRegistration of Building Contractor (Code Sec. 150.36, Ord. 5922); electrical contractors must be City-licensedsource2026-11-02
ILBellevillecountySt. Clair Countysource2026-11-02
ILCartervillecountyWilliamson Countysource2026-11-02
ILChampaignbusiness licenseNo general business license (only listed special businesses: liquor, carnivals, solicitors, haulers, etc.)source2026-11-02
ILChampaigncontractor licenseCity of Champaign OpenGov Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILChampaigncountyChampaign Countysource2026-11-02
ILChicagobusiness licenseCity of Chicago Home Repair business license (for residential repair work not requiring a building permit)source2026-11-02
ILChicagocontractor licenseDepartment of Buildings General Contractor License, Classes A-E (plus DOB trade licenses: electrical, plumbing, mason, drain layer, etc.)source2026-11-02
ILChicagocountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILCook Countybusiness licenseCook County General Business License (Cook County Code Ch. 54, Art. X)source2026-11-02
ILCook Countycontractor licenseCook County Contractor Registration with the Building Commissioner (Cook County Building Code Sec. 5.4-3)source2026-11-02
ILCook CountycountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILDecaturbusiness licenseNo general business license; City Code licenses only specific business types (amusement, hotel/motel, secondhand, STR, video gaming, massage, mobile food, refuse haulers, etc.)source2026-11-02
ILDecaturcontractor licenseCity of Decatur Electrical Contractor and Mechanical Contractor licenses (Building Inspections Division)source2026-11-02
ILDecaturcountyMacon Countysource2026-11-02
ILEast St. Louisbusiness licenseCity of East St. Louis annual Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ILEast St. Louiscontractor licenseCity of East St. Louis electrician license; State licenses for plumbers and rooferssource2026-11-02
ILEast St. LouiscountySt. Clair Countysource2026-11-02
ILElginbusiness licenseCity of Elgin General Business License (issued with Occupancy Permit for first-time applicants)source2026-11-02
ILElgincontractor licenseCity of Elgin trade contractor licensing/registration (HVAC license via ICC G29 exam, electrical license via exam; mechanical registration requires $20,000 permit bond + notarized letter of intent)source2026-11-02
ILElgincountyKane County and Cook Countysource2026-11-02
ILFrankfortcontractor licenseVillage of Frankfort Contractor License / Registration (general contractor or sub-contractor)source2026-11-02
ILFrankfortcountyWill County; Census 2020 also lists a portion in Cook Countysource2026-11-02
ILGlenviewbusiness licenseVillage of Glenview Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ILGlenviewcontractor licenseVillage of Glenview Contractor Registration (General / Demolition)source2026-11-02
ILGlenviewcountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILGoodfieldcountyWoodford County and Tazewell Countysource2026-11-02
ILHerrincountyWilliamson Countysource2026-11-02
ILJolietcontractor licenseCity of Joliet Contractor Registration (Building & Inspectional Services Division); HVAC and electrical contractor licenses; letter of intent from each electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractorsource2026-11-02
ILJolietcountyWill County and Kendall Countysource2026-11-02
ILKanecountyGreene Countysource2026-11-02
ILLa Grangebusiness licenseVillage of La Grange Business License or Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILLa Grangecontractor licenseVillage of La Grange Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILLa GrangecountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILLake in the Hillsbusiness licenseVillage of Lake in the Hills Business (& Vending) Registration / business licensesource2026-11-02
ILLake in the Hillscontractor licenseVillage of Lake in the Hills Contractor's License (Municipal Code Chapter 38, Building Contractor Licensing)source2026-11-02
ILLake in the HillscountyMcHenry Countysource2026-11-02
ILMarshallcountyClark County. Marshall County, IL is a different county.source2026-11-02
ILMcHenrybusiness licenseNone (City licenses only liquor, video gaming, tobacco, ice cream trucks, pawnbrokers, massage, etc.); free Home Occupation Permit if run from a McHenry homesource2026-11-02
ILMcHenrycontractor licenseNone for general contractors/handymen; building permits required for most projects; electrical work requires an electrical license/registration from an Illinois community or state master electrician license (City Code 10…source2026-11-02
ILMcHenrycountyMcHenry Countysource2026-11-02
ILMolinecontractor licenseCity of Moline General Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILMolinecountyRock Island Countysource2026-11-02
ILMorgan CountycountyMorgan Countysource2026-11-02
ILNapervillebusiness licenseNo general business license found; city Permits & Licenses list has only activity-specific licenses (liquor, massage establishment, scavenger, raffle, etc.)source2026-11-02
ILNapervillecontractor licenseElectrical Contractor Registration (Code Title 3 Ch. 5 Art. A; annual Jan 1-Dec 31, surety bond, liability insurance naming the City, sole proprietor must be a Licensed Electrician); Sidewalk Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILNapervillecountyDuPage County and Will Countysource2026-11-02
ILOak Lawnbusiness licenseVillage of Oak Lawn Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ILOak Lawncontractor licenseVillage of Oak Lawn Contractors Licensesource2026-11-02
ILOak LawncountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILOrland Parkcontractor licenseVillage of Orland Park Contractor Licensesource2026-11-02
ILOrland ParkcountyCook County and Will County, per Census 2020source2026-11-02
ILPalatinecontractor licenseVillage of Palatine Contractor Registration (per trade, with surety bond)source2026-11-02
ILPalatinecountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILPalos Heightsbusiness licenseCity of Palos Heights Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ILPalos Heightscontractor licenseCity of Palos Heights Contractor License/Registrationsource2026-11-02
ILPalos HeightscountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILPeoriabusiness licenseNone (City issues no standard business license; only specific business/occupational licenses)source2026-11-02
ILPeoriacontractor licenseContractor Business Licenses (Sidewalk/Driveway $25 + $10,000 bond; Parking Lot Paving $25 + $5,000 bond; Dumpster/Portable Storage in ROW $25 + $10,000 bond; Sewer Connection $60 + $10,000 bond) and Trade Licenses (Elec…source2026-11-02
ILPeoriacountyPeoria Countysource2026-11-02
ILPrincetonbusiness licenseNo general business license; City licenses only certain industries (liquor, mobile food vendors, amusements, secondhand dealers, taxicabs, plumbing contractors, peddlers/itinerant merchants, etc.)source2026-11-02
ILPrincetoncountyBureau Countysource2026-11-02
ILRockfordbusiness licenseNone general; specialty business licenses only for specific business typessource2026-11-02
ILRockfordcontractor licenseNo general contractor license; Electrical Contractor Registration ($25/yr or proof of current registration/license with another Illinois municipality) required for electrical work; tent erector and sign contractor annual…source2026-11-02
ILRockfordcountyWinnebago County with a small portion in Ogle County, per Census 2020source2026-11-02
ILRound Lake Beachcontractor licenseVillage of Round Lake Beach Contractor Registration (annual)source2026-11-02
ILRound Lake BeachcountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
ILSavannabusiness licenseNo general business license in the Savanna City Code; Title 3 licenses only specific activities (auctioneers, transient merchants/itinerant vendors, taxicabs, mobile home parks, raffles, liquor, etc.)source2026-11-02
ILSavannacountyCarroll Countysource2026-11-02
ILSheldoncountyIroquois Countysource2026-11-02
ILSpringfieldcountySangamon Countysource2026-11-02
ILSt. Charlescontractor licenseContractor Requirements (filing with Building Division before permit; no registration fee)source2026-11-02
ILSt. CharlescountyKane Countysource2026-11-02
ILSycamorecontractor licenseNo general/handyman contractor registration; City Code Title 9 Ch. 3 requires only Electrical Contractor Registration ($50/yr, Community Development) plus state licenses for plumbing, roofing, alarm, fire sprinkler, irri…source2026-11-02
ILSycamorecountyDeKalb Countysource2026-11-02
ILTinley Parkcontractor licenseVillage of Tinley Park Contractor's License (annual, Jan 1 - Dec 31) plus $20,000 surety bondsource2026-11-02
ILTinley ParkcountyCook Countysource2026-11-02
ILWaucondacontractor licenseVillage of Wauconda Contractor's Registration (Municipal Code Chapter 117), effective Jan 1 2022source2026-11-02
ILWaucondacountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
ILWaukeganbusiness licenseCity of Waukegan Business License (with occupancy permit)source2026-11-02
ILWaukegancontractor licenseCity of Waukegan Contractor Registration (Building Department)source2026-11-02
ILWaukegancountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
ILWill Countybusiness licenseNo general Will County business license found; county regulates contractors in unincorporated areas through Land Use Dept registrationsource2026-11-02
ILWill Countycontractor licenseWill County Contractor Registration (Land Use Department, Building Division)source2026-11-02
ILWill CountycountyWill Countysource2026-11-02
INAllencontractor licenseAllen County Building Department contractor license/registration (covers Fort Wayne and Allen County)source2026-11-02
INAllencountyAllen County; there is no Allen in DeKalb Countysource2026-11-02
INAvonbusiness licenseNo general town business license foundsource2026-11-02
INAvoncontractor licenseNo contractor license/registration fee found; permits via Planning & Building Department online portal (iWorQ) with a contractor access code for inspectionssource2026-11-02
INAvoncountyHendricks Countysource2026-11-02
INBloomingtoncontractor licenseMonroe County Building Department electrician and plumber license/registration only (county-wide incl. Bloomington); no general/handyman contractor license foundsource2026-11-02
INBloomingtoncountyMonroe Countysource2026-11-02
INBristolcountyElkhart Countysource2026-11-02
INBrownsburgbusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
INBrownsburgcountyHendricks Countysource2026-11-02
INCarmelbusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
INCarmelcontractor licenseGeneral Contractor's Registration (all trades); electrical and HVAC also licensed; state-licensed plumbers registersource2026-11-02
INCarmelcountyHamilton Countysource2026-11-02
INCrawfordsvillebusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
INCrawfordsvillecontractor licenseContractor Registration (Planning & Building Services)source2026-11-02
INCrawfordsvillecountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
INCrown Pointbusiness licenseNo general city business license found (contractor license is the operative local license)source2026-11-02
INCrown Pointcontractor licenseCity of Crown Point Contractor License (Clerk-Treasurer's Office); exams for some categoriessource2026-11-02
INCrown PointcountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
INDelaware Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INDelaware Countycontractor licenseDelaware County Building Commissioner annual contractor registration (unincorporated county); City of Muncie Building Commissioner licensed/registered contractors inside Munciesource2026-11-02
INElkhartbusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
INElkhartcontractor licenseCity of Elkhart trade licenses (electrical, mechanical classes A/AA/AAA, plumbing - requires state plumbing license, demolition, sign); no general/building contractor licensesource2026-11-02
INElkhartcountyElkhart Countysource2026-11-02
INEvansvillebusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
INEvansvillecontractor licenseVanderburgh County Building Commission contractor license (joint city-county): Building Contractor $360 new, Residential Contractor $210 new, Residential Remodeling Contractor $180 new, etc.source2026-11-02
INEvansvillecountyVanderburgh Countysource2026-11-02
INFishersbusiness licenseNone found (Indiana cities generally have no general business license; Fishers site lists none)source2026-11-02
INFisherscontractor licenseCity of Fishers Contractor Registration (General Contractor, or Bonded/Right-of-Way Contractor with performance bond)source2026-11-02
INFisherscountyHamilton Countysource2026-11-02
INFort Waynebusiness licenseNone found (no general city or county business license for a handyman)source2026-11-02
INFort Waynecontractor licenseAllen County Building Department contractor license (exam- or reciprocity-based; joint city-county department enforcing codes in Fort Wayne and unincorporated Allen County)source2026-11-02
INFort WaynecountyAllen Countysource2026-11-02
INGoshenbusiness licenseNone found (no general city business license for a handyman on official site)source2026-11-02
INGoshencontractor licenseNo general contractor license; City of Goshen Electrical and Mechanical (HVAC) Contractor License (Ord. 5120, amended by Ord. 5258) for those trades onlysource2026-11-02
INGoshencountyElkhart Countysource2026-11-02
INGrangerbusiness licenseNone (unincorporated; no county general business license found)source2026-11-02
INGrangercontractor licenseSt. Joseph County / City of South Bend joint Building Department contractor registration (Building Contractor registration; trades licensed)source2026-11-02
INGrangercountySt. Joseph Countysource2026-11-02
INGreensburgbusiness licenseNone in code (Title XI Business Regulations covers only advertising, amusements, food vendors, motor vehicle sales, solicitors/peddlers/itinerant merchants, alcohol)source2026-11-02
INGreensburgcontractor licenseNone found; city requires building permits (Ch. 150 Building Code, §150.25) issued by the Building Commissioner, but code has no contractor license/registration sectionsource2026-11-02
INGreensburgcountyDecatur Countysource2026-11-02
INHamiltonbusiness licenseNo county general business license found for Hamilton Countysource2026-11-02
INHammondbusiness licenseNone found (no general city business license for a handyman on official site)source2026-11-02
INHammondcontractor licenseCity of Hammond contractor registration/license (Building, Electrical or HVAC Contractor's License; Inspections Dept. Building Division)source2026-11-02
INHammondcountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
INHendricks Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INHendricks Countycontractor licenseHendricks County Contractor Listing (Contractor Listing Ordinance, eff. 1/1/1997)source2026-11-02
INHendricks CountycountyHendricks Countysource2026-11-02
INIndianapolisbusiness licenseNo general city business license; BNS issues only activity-specific business licenses (none applies to a handyman)source2026-11-02
INIndianapoliscontractor licenseBNS General Contractor License (listed contractor, Code Sec. 875-101); separate exam-based electrical, HVAC, wrecking licenses; state plumbing license registered with citysource2026-11-02
INIndianapoliscountyMarion Countysource2026-11-02
INIndianapolis citybusiness licenseNo general city business license or 'business tax registration'; BNS issues only activity-specific business licensessource2026-11-02
INIndianapolis citycontractor licenseBNS General Contractor License (listed contractor, Code Sec. 875-101)source2026-11-02
INIndianapolis citycountyMarion Countysource2026-11-02
INJeffersonbusiness licenseNo county general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INJohnson Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INJohnson Countycontractor licenseJohnson County Contractor Listing (Dept. of Planning & Zoning), Code 25-4-1, Ord. 2013-13source2026-11-02
INJohnson CountycountyJohnson Countysource2026-11-02
INKokomocontractor licenseNone for general contractors (permits still required; Howard County Planning Commission Improvement Location Permit first)source2026-11-02
INKokomocountyHoward Countysource2026-11-02
INKosciusko Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INKosciusko Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license; free GeoPermits user/contractor registration with Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission to apply online for Improvement Location Permitssource2026-11-02
INKosciusko CountycountyKosciusko Countysource2026-11-02
INLafayettecontractor licensePermit bond (General Contractors $5,000 bond); City of Lafayette Electrical License for electrical contractors; state plumbing license + $1,000 bond for plumbingsource2026-11-02
INLafayettecountyTippecanoe Countysource2026-11-02
INLake Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INLake Countycontractor licenseLake County Contractor License (Contractors Licensing Ordinance No. 1628, Unincorporated Lake County), Lake County Plan Commission / Building Department, 2293 N. Main St, Crown Pointsource2026-11-02
INLake CountycountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
INLawrencecontractor licenseCity of Lawrence Registered Contractor (Lawrence Municipal Code Title 2, Art. 1), Department of Public Workssource2026-11-02
INLawrencecountyMarion Countysource2026-11-02
INMarioncontractor licenseCity of Marion Contractor Registration, Building Departmentsource2026-11-02
INMarioncountyGrant Countysource2026-11-02
INMerrillvillecontractor licenseTown of Merrillville Contractor's License (Type A General Contractor or Type B Sub-Contractor; also electrical/plumbing/HVAC), Planning & Building Departmentsource2026-11-02
INMerrillvillecountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
INMiddleburycountyElkhart Countysource2026-11-02
INMishawakacontractor licenseCity of Mishawaka General Contractor License (Building Commissioner / Building Department)source2026-11-02
INMishawakacountySt. Joseph Countysource2026-11-02
INMonroe Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INMonroe Countycontractor licenseNo county general contractor license; Monroe County Building Department licenses electricians (Licensing & Registration Board approval) and registers plumbers countywide, including Bloomingtonsource2026-11-02
INMonroe CountycountyMonroe County; Adams County if it means the town of Monroesource2026-11-02
INNoblesvillecontractor licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
INNoblesvillecountyHamilton Countysource2026-11-02
INSaint Joseph Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license foundsource2026-11-02
INSaint Joseph Countycontractor licenseContractor registration/license, St. Joseph County / City of South Bend Building Departmentsource2026-11-02
INSaint Joseph CountycountySt. Joseph Countysource2026-11-02
INShelbyvillecontractor licenseBuilding contractor registration, City of Shelbyville Building Commission (Code ch. 152; plumbing registration ch. 154; electrical licenses)source2026-11-02
INShelbyvillecountyShelby Countysource2026-11-02
INShipshewanacontractor licenseLaGrange County Building Department contractor registrationsource2026-11-02
INShipshewanacountyLaGrange Countysource2026-11-02
INSouth Bendcontractor licenseContractor registration/license, St. Joseph County / City of South Bend Building Department (joint)source2026-11-02
INSouth BendcountySt. Joseph Countysource2026-11-02
INSpeedwaybusiness licenseSpeedway Business License (Speedway Municipal Code ch. 5.02, Ord. 1058)source2026-11-02
INSpeedwaycountyMarion Countysource2026-11-02
INWest Lafayettecontractor licenseCity of West Lafayette contractor registration and license/permit bondsource2026-11-02
INWest LafayettecountyTippecanoe Countysource2026-11-02
KSAtchisoncontractor licenseConstruction Trades License (Electrician, Gasfitter, Plumber only); contractor license $150/yr + master/journeyman cards; $100,000 GL insurance (Code 5-9.1(b), 38-22)source2026-11-02
KSAtchisoncountyAtchison Countysource2026-11-02
KSBaldwin Citycontractor licenseCity contractor license (Building Code, Ch. IV Art. 2) with $10,000 surety bond filed with City Clerksource2026-11-02
KSBaldwin CitycountyDouglas Countysource2026-11-02
KSBurrtoncontractor licenseNo contractor license/registration found; city building permit ($25 each) required for all improvementssource2026-11-02
KSBurrtoncountyHarvey Countysource2026-11-02
KSCherokeecountyCrawford Countysource2026-11-02
KSDouglas Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license found; Douglas County Zoning and Codes serves only unincorporated areas (home-business applications via zoning@dgcoks.gov)source2026-11-02
KSDouglas Countycontractor licenseElectrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors must be licensed (K.S.A. 12-1508 et seq.); applicant verifies contractors hold a current license to work in Douglas County. No general/handyman contractor license found.source2026-11-02
KSEl Doradobusiness licenseNone (no general business license)source2026-11-02
KSEl Doradocontractor licenseCity Contractor's License for Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing contractors only (Building Department, 226 N Vine, 316-321-9100)source2026-11-02
KSEl DoradocountyButler Countysource2026-11-02
KSGardnercontractor licenseJohnson County Contractor's License (issued by Johnson County Contractor Licensing, accepted by Gardner)source2026-11-02
KSGardnercountyJohnson Countysource2026-11-02
KSGoddardbusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
KSGoddardcontractor licenseMABCD contractor license (Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department, Wichita/Sedgwick County)source2026-11-02
KSGoddardcountySedgwick Countysource2026-11-02
KSHalsteadcontractor licenseCity of Halstead Contractor's License (General Contractor $100; Limited Contractor $50; prorated after July 1)source2026-11-02
KSHalsteadcountyHarvey Countysource2026-11-02
KSHillsdalebusiness licenseNo city exists to issue one; no Miami County general business license foundsource2026-11-02
KSHillsdalecontractor licenseMiami County contractor license (Code Services building-trades licensing program)source2026-11-02
KSHillsdalecountyMiami Countysource2026-11-02
KSHutchinsoncontractor licenseCity of Hutchinson contractor license, classes A/B/C (tested or bachelor's degree), Class S specialty, and Class L Limited Contractor Registration (no test) for siding, residential roofing, windows & doors, drywall, conc…source2026-11-02
KSHutchinsoncountyReno Countysource2026-11-02
KSJohnson Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license; business licenses are city-by-citysource2026-11-02
KSJohnson Countycontractor licenseJohnson County Contractor License (Contractor Licensing division, Planning, Housing and Community Development; 11 license types)source2026-11-02
KSKansas Citybusiness licenseOccupation Tax License (business license), annual, Jan 1-Dec 31source2026-11-02
KSKansas Citycontractor licenseOccupational tax license for all general contractors and subcontractors; master trade license (Certificate of Qualification, $5,000 surety bond, master card $60, employee card $20) for electrical, mechanical, plumbing on…source2026-11-02
KSKansas CitycountyWyandotte Countysource2026-11-02
KSLawrencecontractor licenseCity of Lawrence Contractor License (Class A General, B Building, C Residential, D Building Specialty incl. Roofing/Framing/Concrete/Pool, E trade classes, L Limited Specialty) + master/journeyman tradesperson certificat…source2026-11-02
KSLawrencecountyDouglas Countysource2026-11-02
KSLenexabusiness licenseCity of Lenexa general business license (annual) + certificate of occupancy for a business location; contractors must also file the general business license applicationsource2026-11-02
KSLenexacontractor licenseJohnson County Contractor License (Resolution 058-01; classes A/B/C, DE, DF, DFA, DM, DP, DR, DS, DW) plus Lenexa contractor license on filesource2026-11-02
KSLenexacountyJohnson Countysource2026-11-02
KSManhattancontractor licenseCity of Manhattan General Contractor License - Commercial (A), Combination (B), Residential (C); Trade licenses (master/journeyman/apprentice)source2026-11-02
KSManhattancountyRiley County and Pottawatomie Countysource2026-11-02
KSMiami Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license found (Kansas counties do not issue general business licenses; not separately verified on county site)source2026-11-02
KSMiami Countycontractor licenseMiami County Contractor License (Miami County Code Services) - building trades, plus onsite wastewater installer/designer/pumper licensessource2026-11-02
KSMiami CountycountyMiami Countysource2026-11-02
KSOlathebusiness licenseNone (Olathe has no general business license; only specific regulated businesses are licensed)source2026-11-02
KSOlathecontractor licenseJohnson County Contractor License (Resolution 058-01; classes A/B/C, DE, DF, DFA, DM, DP, DR, DS, DW)source2026-11-02
KSOlathecountyJohnson Countysource2026-11-02
KSOsawatomiecontractor licenseCity of Osawatomie Contractor's Registration, which requires a Miami County Contractor License (Miami County Code Services) plus certificate of insurance naming City of Osawatomiesource2026-11-02
KSOsawatomiecountyMiami Countysource2026-11-02
KSOverland Parkbusiness licenseNone general (Overland Park does not require a general occupational business license; City Clerk issues specific occupational licenses only)source2026-11-02
KSOverland Parkcontractor licenseJohnson County Contractor License (classes A/B/C, DE, DF, DFA, DM, DP, DR, DS, DW), issued by Johnson County Contractor Licensingsource2026-11-02
KSOverland ParkcountyJohnson Countysource2026-11-02
KSPaolacontractor licenseCity of Paola Contractor License (Paola Code Ch. 4 Art. 4): Class A/B/C/D General, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Class S Special Tradessource2026-11-02
KSPaolacountyMiami Countysource2026-11-02
KSSalinacontractor licenseCity of Salina Contractor License: Class A/B/C General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Skilled Trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) contractor + individual apprentice/journeyman/master licenses; Class RA registrat…source2026-11-02
KSSalinacountySaline Countysource2026-11-02
KSShawneebusiness licenseCity of Shawnee Business Licensesource2026-11-02
KSShawneecontractor licenseJohnson County Contractor License (Class A/B/C building, DE/DM/DP trades, DR roofing, DW wood framing, etc.) issued by Johnson County Contractor Licensing; Shawnee requires it to obtain a building permitsource2026-11-02
KSShawneecountyJohnson Countysource2026-11-02
KSTopekacontractor licenseCity of Topeka General Contractor License (Class A unlimited, Class B up to 3 stories, Class C residential) and Trade Contractor licenses with master/journeyman, issued by Development Servicessource2026-11-02
KSTopekacountyShawnee Countysource2026-11-02
KSWichitabusiness licenseNone general; City of Wichita licenses only listed business types (City Hall Business Licensing, 316-268-4553)source2026-11-02
KSWichitacontractor licenseMABCD General (building) Contractor License or Trade Contractor License + Trade Certificates (master/journeyman electrical, plumbing, mechanical) - Metropolitan Area Building & Construction Dept, joint City of Wichita/Se…source2026-11-02
KSWichitacountySedgwick Countysource2026-11-02
KYBowling Greenbusiness licenseCity of Bowling Green Occupational License (business registration + occupational/net profit tax)source2026-11-02
KYBowling Greencontractor licenseBowling Green-Warren County Contractors License (General $250 / Specialty $100), Contractors Licensing Board, 1141 State St Suite 200, 270-781-3530; requires $100k GL COI + workers comp or notarized exemption affidavitsource2026-11-02
KYBowling GreencountyWarren Countysource2026-11-02
KYBreckinridge Centerbusiness licenseUnion County Occupational (payroll) and Net Profit License Fee - required questionnaire/registration with Tax Administrator; 0.5% on wages and 0.5% on net profitssource2026-11-02
KYBreckinridge CentercountyUnion Countysource2026-11-02
KYBreckinridge Countybusiness licenseNo countywide occupational license tax found (KACo 2025 county occupational tax table lists Breckinridge = N/A; county ordinance page lists only Fire Dues and Alcohol ordinances). Incorporated cities (Cloverport, Hardins…source2026-11-02
KYBreckinridge Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; county building inspector handles permitssource2026-11-02
KYBreckinridge CountycountyBreckinridge Countysource2026-11-02
KYCalloway Countybusiness licenseNo county occupational tax/business license found for Calloway County (KACo 2025 county occupational tax table: Calloway = N/A; county departments page lists no tax/licensing office). Only incorporated city is Murray: Ci…source2026-11-02
KYCalloway CountycountyCalloway Countysource2026-11-02
KYCovingtonbusiness licenseCovington Occupational License (City of Covington Finance) - or Kenton County countywide occupational business license ($225) covering county + all cities incl. Covington; PLUS Kenton County occupational license fee on w…source2026-11-02
KYCovingtoncontractor licenseNo separate contractor license, but PDS of Kenton County (building permits for Covington) requires contractors to hold a Kenton County occupational license and proof of KY workers' compsource2026-11-02
KYCovingtoncountyKenton Countysource2026-11-02
KYElizabethtownbusiness licenseCity of Elizabethtown business license ($25/yr) + 1.95% occupational license tax on net profits earned within the city and on wages earned in city limits (Ch. 110)source2026-11-02
KYElizabethtowncountyHardin Countysource2026-11-02
KYFlorencebusiness licenseJoint County of Boone & City of Florence Occupational License/Payroll Tax Application (file with and pay both Boone County Occupational License Dept and Florence Occupational License Dept/Finance)source2026-11-02
KYFlorencecountyBoone Countysource2026-11-02
KYGeorgetownbusiness licenseGSCRC Business License (Occupational License) via BQ100 Business Registration Form/Questionnaire - administers occupational taxes for City of Georgetown, Scott County Fiscal Court and Scott County Schools; regulated busi…source2026-11-02
KYGeorgetowncountyScott Countysource2026-11-02
KYHardinsburgbusiness licenseCity of Hardinsburg Business License (annual; no occupational tax)source2026-11-02
KYHardinsburgcountyBreckinridge Countysource2026-11-02
KYIndependencebusiness licenseCity of Independence annual business license ($50) + occupational license fee 0.075% of gross receipts + 1.25% payroll tax; plus required Kenton County license and county occupational feesource2026-11-02
KYIndependencecontractor licenseNo city general-contractor license found; Kenton County PDS requires contractors working in Kenton County to hold a Kenton County occupational license and KY workers' comp proof (page already requires the county license)source2026-11-02
KYIndependencecountyKenton Countysource2026-11-02
KYJeffersonbusiness licenseLouisville Metro occupational license tax registration with Louisville Metro Revenue Commission (annual OL-3 return on net profits; 2.2% resident / 1.45% non-resident rate incl. school & transit components)source2026-11-02
KYJeffersoncontractor licenseLouisville Metro contractor license by work type, issued by Division of Construction Review (Develop Louisville), renewed annually; certificate of liability insurance required; only licensed contractors or property owner…source2026-11-02
KYJeffersoncountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
KYLexingtonbusiness licenseLFUCG Occupational License (business permit) + 2.25% occupational license fee on compensation and net profitssource2026-11-02
KYLexingtoncontractor licenseLFUCG Contractor Registration (Division of Building Inspection, Contractors Registration Ordinance), applied online via Accela (lexingtonky.gov/permits); requires LFUCG occupational license + certificate of insurance (GL…source2026-11-02
KYLexingtoncountyFayette Countysource2026-11-02
KYLouisvillebusiness licenseLouisville Metro Occupational License Tax registration (tax account number via EMINTS portal); net profits return Form OL-3source2026-11-02
KYLouisvillecontractor licenseLouisville Metro Contractor License, Division of Construction Review (Develop Louisville): Building Type A $125/yr (multiple permits; 6 hrs CE for 1-2 family/multi-family permit holders), Building Type B $50 (one permit/…source2026-11-02
KYLouisvillecountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
KYMadison Countybusiness licenseMadison County Business License (one-time fee, Ord. 2022-11) + 1% net profit and 1% payroll occupational tax, for work in the Madison County Jurisdiction (unincorporated areas only, outside Richmond and Berea city limits…source2026-11-02
KYMadison CountycountyMadison Countysource2026-11-02
KYMurraybusiness licenseCity of Murray annual Business License (rate by business classification; Planning & Zoning approval before issuance) plus City of Murray 1.0% occupational license (payroll) tax registration ($25 one-time application, Cod…source2026-11-02
KYMurraycountyCalloway Countysource2026-11-02
KYNewportbusiness licenseCity of Newport Occupational License (gross receipts based, Code § 37.07x; forms CN-2 / CN-16); PLUS Campbell County Business License / occupational license tax registration (county office, countywide)source2026-11-02
KYNewportcontractor licenseNo separate Newport/Campbell County general contractor license found; Newport requires the city occupational license for anyone performing work in the city, and certain trade work must be by state-licensed contractors; p…source2026-11-02
KYNewportcountyCampbell Countysource2026-11-02
KYNicholasvillebusiness licenseOccupational tax registration (net profit + payroll) with the Jessamine County Occupational Tax Office, which collects Jessamine County tax and City of Nicholasville net profit tax; no business license is issued (Certifi…source2026-11-02
KYNicholasvillecontractor licenseBusiness Certificate (from the Jessamine County Occupational Tax Office) required for all permit applications; no separate contractor license foundsource2026-11-02
KYNicholasvillecountyJessamine Countysource2026-11-02
KYOldham Countybusiness licenseNo Oldham County occupational license tax or county business license found (KACo 2025 county occupational tax table: Oldham = N/A). Licensing is by incorporated city, e.g. City of La Grange business license (gross-receip…source2026-11-02
KYOldham Countycontractor licenseNo Oldham County general contractor license found; Oldham County Planning & Development Services issues permits and requires state Electrical Contractor + Master Electrician licenses on file for electrical permitssource2026-11-02
KYOldham CountycountyOldham Countysource2026-11-02
KYOwensborobusiness licenseCity of Owensboro/Daviess County Fiscal Court Occupational License (joint business license application; net profit return NP-1; employer withholding E-1)source2026-11-02
KYOwensborocountyDaviess Countysource2026-11-02
KYPaducahbusiness licenseCity of Paducah Business License Tax (Occupational License Tax, Code Ch. 106 Art. III; modified gross-receipts system, six classes A-F 0.045%-0.5% of gross receipts) + 2.0% payroll occupational license fee on wages earne…source2026-11-02
KYPaducahcountyMcCracken Countysource2026-11-02
KYRichmondbusiness licenseCity of Richmond Occupational (Business) License, Code of Ordinances Ch. 110, plus net profit license fee return / employer withholdingsource2026-11-02
KYRichmondcountyMadison Countysource2026-11-02
KYWarren Countybusiness licenseWarren County Occupational Business License (net profit return; county 1% payroll per KACo 2025) for work in Warren County outside Bowling Green city limits; Bowling Green Occupational License for work inside Bowling Gre…source2026-11-02
KYWarren Countycontractor licenseBowling Green-Warren County Contractors License (Contractors Licensing Board, Ord. 91-58 WC / 91-25 BG): General $250, Specialty $100; requires $100k/occurrence GL certificate + workers comp or notarized exemption affida…source2026-11-02
KYWarren CountycountyWarren Countysource2026-11-02
LABaton Rougebusiness licenseOccupational License Tax (OLT) - City-Parishsource2026-11-02
LABaton RougecountyEast Baton Rouge Parishsource2026-11-02
LALake Charlesbusiness licenseCity of Lake Charles Occupational License Taxsource2026-11-02
LALake Charlescontractor licenseCity of Lake Charles contractor license + $7,500 Contractor's Bond (city bond form) to pull permitssource2026-11-02
LALake CharlescountyCalcasieu Parishsource2026-11-02
LANew Orleansbusiness licenseOccupational Licensesource2026-11-02
LANew OrleanscountyOrleans Parishsource2026-11-02
LAShreveportbusiness licenseCity of Shreveport Occupational License Tax (annual business license) for all businesses within the corporate limits; prerequisites: Certificate of Occupancy (MPC), Caddo-Shreveport Sales & Use Tax number, state and fede…source2026-11-02
LAShreveportcountyCaddo Parish; a portion of the city lies in Bossier Parishsource2026-11-02
LASt. Tammany Parishbusiness licenseSt. Tammany Parish Occupational License (for businesses physically located in unincorporated St. Tammany); municipalities issue their ownsource2026-11-02
LASt. Tammany ParishcountySt. Tammany Parishsource2026-11-02
MABarnstablebusiness licenseBusiness Certificate (DBA) under M.G.L. c.110 s.5 - only when doing business under a name other than own/incorporated namesource2026-11-02
MABarnstablecountyBarnstable Countysource2026-11-02
MABostonbusiness licenseBusiness Certificate (DBA / assumed name certificate, MGL c.110 s.5)source2026-11-02
MABostoncontractor licenseNo City of Boston contractor license; Boston ISD enforces the state Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration and Construction Supervisor License (CSL) for permitssource2026-11-02
MABostoncountySuffolk Countysource2026-11-02
MABristol Countybusiness licenseNo county business license; town/city clerk business certificate (DBA) only when trading under a name other than the owner'ssource2026-11-02
MABristol CountycountyBristol Countysource2026-11-02
MABrocktonbusiness licenseBusiness Certificate (DBA) under M.G.L. c.110 s.5 - only when doing business under a name other than the owner's real name, filed where the business office is locatedsource2026-11-02
MABrocktoncountyPlymouth Countysource2026-11-02
MACambridgebusiness licenseBusiness Certificate (DBA) - required only when conducting business in Cambridge under a name other than your ownsource2026-11-02
MACambridgecountyMiddlesex Countysource2026-11-02
MAFall RivercountyBristol Countysource2026-11-02
MALowellbusiness licenseBusiness Certificate (DBA) filed with the City Clerk (plus Home Occupation Permit if the business address is residential)source2026-11-02
MALowellcountyMiddlesex Countysource2026-11-02
MALynnbusiness licenseBusiness Certificate (DBA), M.G.L. c.110 s.5 - only when trading under a name other than the owner's real name; filed in the city/town where the business is locatedsource2026-11-02
MALynncountyEssex Countysource2026-11-02
MANew Bedfordbusiness licenseBusiness Certificate (M.G.L. c.110 s.5 assumed-name/DBA certificate)source2026-11-02
MANew BedfordcountyBristol Countysource2026-11-02
MASpringfieldcontractor licenseNo city contractor registration/license found; Code Enforcement - Building Division (Dept. of Inspectional Services) issues building permits; permit applications ask for contractor license number (state CSL/HIC are state…source2026-11-02
MASpringfieldcountyHampden Countysource2026-11-02
MDBaltimorecontractor licenseNonresident construction license (Clerk of Circuit Court) - only for out-of-state contractors NOT holding a MHIC licensesource2026-11-02
MDBaltimorecountyBaltimore citysource2026-11-02
MDFrederickbusiness licenseNone - City of Frederick has no general business license (state/industry licenses such as a trader's license come through the Frederick County Circuit Court Clerk, 301-600-1965, if applicable)source2026-11-02
MDFrederickcontractor licenseNo city license for home improvement contractors (state MHIC license instead); the City does register/license electrical, plumbing, gas, utility and irrigation contractorssource2026-11-02
MDFrederickcountyFrederick Countysource2026-11-02
MDGaithersburgbusiness licenseHome Based Business License (only if home-based in the city)source2026-11-02
MDGaithersburgcontractor licenseCity Electrician's Registration (electrical work only); Montgomery County New Home Builder license (new homes only)source2026-11-02
MDGaithersburgcountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
MDHoward Countycontractor licenseNo county handyman/general contractor license; county DILP licenses/registers trade licensees (electrical - county Board of Electrical Examiners; plumbing - permits pulled by Master Plumber; HVAC, utility contractor regi…source2026-11-02
MDHoward CountycountyHoward Countysource2026-11-02
MDRockvillebusiness licenseNo general city business license; Rockville licenses only listed activities (amusement machines, pool rooms, hawker/peddler/solicitor door-to-door, public events, hotel/motel, rental properties, plumber, gasfitter)source2026-11-02
MDRockvillecontractor licenseCity of Rockville Plumber License / Gasfitter Licensesource2026-11-02
MDRockvillecountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
MDSaint Mary's Countybusiness licenseSt. Mary's County-issued business license (State business license issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court on behalf of the Comptroller; Trader's License if selling goods/inventory)source2026-11-02
MDSaint Mary's Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license found (MHIC is state); county Land Use & Growth Management permitssource2026-11-02
MDSaint Mary's CountycountySt. Mary's Countysource2026-11-02
MIAnn Arborcontractor licenseSTREAM 'Contractor Licensing' registration: contractors upload their STATE license into the city's STREAM permit system before applying for permits that require state licensing. Not a separate city license; not needed fo…source2026-11-02
MIAnn ArborcountyWashtenaw Countysource2026-11-02
MIClintonbusiness licenseNone found - Village of Clinton forms page lists no general business license (Business forms: directory update, closures, variance, vendor/food-truck for special events)source2026-11-02
MIClintoncontractor licenseVillage of Clinton Contractor Registration (form listed with permit forms)source2026-11-02
MIClintoncountyClinton Countysource2026-11-02
MIClinton Charter Townshipcontractor licenseTownship contractor/trade license registration with the Building Department (state license documents filed with the township to pull permits)source2026-11-02
MIClinton Charter TownshipcountyMacomb Countysource2026-11-02
MIDearbornbusiness licenseCity of Dearborn Business License (only for listed enterprise types)source2026-11-02
MIDearborncontractor licenseCity of Dearborn contractor registration (City Clerk; via BS&A Online Services)source2026-11-02
MIDearborncountyWayne Countysource2026-11-02
MIDearborn Heightsbusiness licenseCity business license / business registration (Code of Ordinances Ch. 8, Sec. 8.2)source2026-11-02
MIDearborn Heightscontractor licenseBuilding Department Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
MIDearborn HeightscountyWayne Countysource2026-11-02
MIDetroitbusiness licenseNo general city business license for a handyman; BSEED business licenses cover only listed categories (cabarets, vendors, lodging, amusement, bathhouse/massage/tattoo, gas stations, parking, second-hand dealers, towing, …source2026-11-02
MIDetroitcontractor licenseCity of Detroit contractor license registration (BSEED Construction Division), renewed annually; city-examined licenses for electrical, boiler/refrigeration, elevator, sign, awning, wrecking etc.source2026-11-02
MIDetroitcountyWayne Countysource2026-11-02
MIFlintcontractor licenseCity of Flint Building Contractor License (Code of Ordinances Ch. 12, Art. II, §§12-9 to 12-17: definition, exemptions, license required, fees, insurance, bond); separate Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor registr…source2026-11-02
MIFlintcountyGenesee Countysource2026-11-02
MIGrand Rapidscontractor licenseCity Residential Builder's Contractor Registration (registration of State of Michigan license with the City)source2026-11-02
MIGrand RapidscountyKent Countysource2026-11-02
MIKalamazoobusiness licenseNone for handymen; City Clerk licenses only charter-listed business types (marihuana, fireworks, outdoor sales/food trucks/transient merchants/peddlers, liquor, resellers/pawn/recycling/precious metals, temporary use, ou…source2026-11-02
MIKalamazoocontractor licenseNone found at city level; building/trade permits through Community Planning & Economic Development (contractor info entered on permit application; homeowner may pull own permit)source2026-11-02
MIKalamazoocountyKalamazoo Countysource2026-11-02
MILansingcountyIngham Countysource2026-11-02
MILivoniabusiness licenseNo general business license; Clerk licenses only listed business types (e.g. lawn/landscaping $10, snow removal $10, tree service $10, solicitor, transient merchant)source2026-11-02
MILivoniacountyWayne Countysource2026-11-02
MIMacomb Townshipcontractor licenseMacomb Township Building Department contractor registration (Residential Builder or Maintenance and Alteration Contractor)source2026-11-02
MIMacomb TownshipcountyMacomb Countysource2026-11-02
MISouthfieldcontractor licenseCity of Southfield Contractor Registration (Department of Building & Safety Engineering)source2026-11-02
MISouthfieldcountyOakland Countysource2026-11-02
MISterling Heightscontractor licenseContractor Registration with the Building Department (needed to pull permits; tied to the registrant's state license)source2026-11-02
MISterling HeightscountyMacomb Countysource2026-11-02
MITroycontractor licenseCity of Troy Contractor Registration (Building Inspections), types: Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Sign, Fence, Plumbing, Fire Alarmsource2026-11-02
MITroycountyOakland Countysource2026-11-02
MIVan Buren Countycontractor licenseNo local contractor license found; townships require the state builder's license copy with permit applications (e.g. Porter Township: 'CONTRACTORS: Copy of driver's license, builder's license, and certificate of insuranc…source2026-11-02
MIVan Buren CountycountyVan Buren Countysource2026-11-02
MIWarrenbusiness licenseCity of Warren business licenses (category-specific only, City Clerk)source2026-11-02
MIWarrencontractor licenseCement Contractor and Building Wrecker licenses (City Clerk) apply only to those trades; building permits require a contractor account in the city permit portal (state license holders) or a homeowner permitsource2026-11-02
MIWarrencountyMacomb Countysource2026-11-02
MIWestlandbusiness licenseNone for handyman/contractor; Westland licenses only listed activities (kennels, pet shops, Christmas trees, vehicle repair, food trucks, junk/secondhand, liquor, marijuana, massage, amusements, pool rooms, precious meta…source2026-11-02
MIWestlandcontractor licenseRegistration of State of Michigan Issued Contractor's license (Planning & Building Dept)source2026-11-02
MIWestlandcountyWayne Countysource2026-11-02
MNBloomingtonbusiness licenseNone - Bloomington has no general business license; only activity-specific licenses under City Code Ch. 14source2026-11-02
MNBloomingtoncontractor licenseCity of Bloomington Contractor License - mechanical trades only (gas installer Class A, HVAC, hot water/steam, oil burner, refrigeration) and Class 'B' gas work (gas water heaters, stoves, dryers, fireplaces); Water & Ut…source2026-11-02
MNBloomingtoncountyHennepin Countysource2026-11-02
MNBrooklyn Parkbusiness licenseHome Business permitsource2026-11-02
MNBrooklyn Parkcontractor licenseNone listed (city license list covers liquor, apiary, body art, benches, peddler/solicitor, food, gambling, garbage haulers, home business, lodging, massage, rental, special event, pools, signs, THC, tobacco)source2026-11-02
MNBrooklyn ParkcountyHennepin Countysource2026-11-02
MNDuluthbusiness licenseNone general - City Clerk issues only activity-specific business licenses (peddler/solicitor, tree service contractor, garbage collector, etc.)source2026-11-02
MNDuluthcontractor licenseNo city contractor license; Duluth Construction Services defers to MN DLI licensing (residential building contractor/remodeler, electrical, plumbing; $25,000 mechanical bond). Exception: city Tree Service Contractor Lice…source2026-11-02
MNDuluthcountySt. Louis Countysource2026-11-02
MNHennepin Countybusiness licenseNone at county level (county licenses only auctioneers, body art, cannabis, estate sale, food/pools/lodging, gambling, hazardous waste, liquor, notary, precious metal, tobacco, etc.)source2026-11-02
MNHennepin Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license. Minneapolis: Residential Specialty Contractor License (CPED Business Licenses & Consumer Services)source2026-11-02
MNHennepin CountycountyHennepin Countysource2026-11-02
MNMaple Grovebusiness licenseNo general business license; city licenses only liquor, tobacco, refuse, massage and tree care businesses (plus cannabis registration)source2026-11-02
MNMaple Grovecontractor licenseNone at city level; building department verifies Minnesota DLI licensing at permitsource2026-11-02
MNMaple GrovecountyHennepin Countysource2026-11-02
MNMinneapolisbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; Minneapolis licenses specific business/trade categories via CPED Business Licenses & Consumer Servicessource2026-11-02
MNMinneapoliscontractor licenseMinneapolis Residential Specialty Contractor License (excavation, masonry, carpentry, interior finishing, exterior finishing, drywall and plaster, general installation); separate city licenses for HVAC, oil burner, refri…source2026-11-02
MNMinneapoliscountyHennepin County, MNsource2026-11-02
MNPaynesville TownshipcountyStearns Countysource2026-11-02
MNPlymouthbusiness licenseNone - City of Plymouth issues no general business license; City Clerk licenses only liquor, tobacco, massage, peddler/solicitor, refuse hauler, fireworks, target/trap shootsource2026-11-02
MNPlymouthcontractor licenseNo city contractor license listed; building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits from Building Divisionsource2026-11-02
MNPlymouthcountyHennepin Countysource2026-11-02
MNRamseycontractor licenseCity of Ramsey Contractor License (annual, calendar year)source2026-11-02
MNRamseycountyAnoka Countysource2026-11-02
MNRochesterbusiness licenseNo general city business license found for handymen; the City Clerk licenses specific activities/trades onlysource2026-11-02
MNRochestercontractor licenseCity trade/contractor licenses only for specific trades: HVAC Contractor ($125, needs a licensed Master Installer), HVAC Master Installer ($60), Sewer & Drain, Sidewalks & Driveways, Sign Erector, Tree Care. Residential …source2026-11-02
MNRochestercountyOlmsted Countysource2026-11-02
MNSt. Cloudbusiness licenseNo general business license; City Clerk licenses only liquor, tobacco, charitable gambling, carnivals, circuses, dance establishments, gambling halls, pawnbrokers, theaters, transient merchants, commercial filmsource2026-11-02
MNSt. Cloudcontractor licenseCity of St. Cloud Commercial Building Contractor License; city Heating Contractor License (requires city Master A/B Mechanical certificate by exam); city Plumbing Contractor License; Sewer Cleaner and Sign Hanger license…source2026-11-02
MNSt. CloudcountyStearns, Benton and Sherburne Countiessource2026-11-02
MNSt. Paulbusiness licenseNo general city business license for handyman services found; DSI licenses specific activities (contractor license below)source2026-11-02
MNSt. Paulcontractor licenseCity of Saint Paul Building Contractor License (DSI, applied for in PAULIE); applies to anyone doing the work in Saint Paulsource2026-11-02
MNSt. PaulcountyRamsey Countysource2026-11-02
MNWoodburybusiness licenseNone (no general business license found; City Clerk Division licenses specific activities only, e.g. massage, liquor)source2026-11-02
MNWoodburycontractor licenseNone at city level (former City Code contractor licensing division repealed); building permits required, state DLI license handled at statesource2026-11-02
MNWoodburycountyWashington Countysource2026-11-02
MOBlue Springsbusiness licenseCity of Blue Springs Business License (Code Sec. 605.010/605.020)source2026-11-02
MOBlue Springscontractor licenseContractor - Home Renovators application (contractors working in the city must hold a Blue Springs business license); trade contractor fee for plumbing/electrical/mechanicalsource2026-11-02
MOBlue SpringscountyJackson Countysource2026-11-02
MOBowling Greenbusiness licenseCity of Bowling Green Business License (license tax, Code Ch. 605)source2026-11-02
MOBowling Greencontractor licenseNo separate contractor registration found; contractors pay the $25 'Contractor' business license taxsource2026-11-02
MOBowling GreencountyPike Countysource2026-11-02
MOBransonbusiness licenseCity of Branson Business Licensesource2026-11-02
MOBransoncontractor licenseCity of Branson Contractor License (separate from business license; requires workers' comp certificate; valid May 1 - April 30)source2026-11-02
MOBransoncountyTaney County; city also extends into Stone County per Census 2020source2026-11-02
MOCameronbusiness licenseCity of Cameron Business Licensesource2026-11-02
MOCameroncontractor licenseNo separate contractor license; contractors applying for the business license must show workers' comp certificate or Affidavit of No Workers' Compensationsource2026-11-02
MOCameroncountyClinton Countysource2026-11-02
MOCentercountyRalls Countysource2026-11-02
MOClay Countybusiness licenseNo Clay County general business/contractor license; businesses register for personal property tax with the County Assessor. County Clerk licenses only auctioneer, amusement, fireworks, liquor.source2026-11-02
MOClay Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license found; Clay County Planning & Zoning permits/zoning apply only in unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
MOColumbiabusiness licenseCity of Columbia Business License (annual; fee based on gross receipts earned inside city limits)source2026-11-02
MOColumbiacontractor licenseCity of Columbia trade licenses (master mechanical, electrical, plumbing) required to obtain trade permits; Building & Site Development licenses contractors and trades.source2026-11-02
MOColumbiacountyBoone Countysource2026-11-02
MOCrystal Citybusiness licenseCity of Crystal City Business (Merchant) License, license period July 1 - June 30source2026-11-02
MOCrystal Citycontractor licenseNo separate contractor license, but every contractor and sub on a building permit must hold a current Crystal City business license (Ordinance #737); contractors must carry workers' compsource2026-11-02
MOCrystal CitycountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
MOFestusbusiness licenseCity of Festus Business License (annual license tax; Code Ch. 605 / 'Chapter 26')source2026-11-02
MOFestuscontractor licenseCity of Festus Contractor License (online Contractor License Application, Form Center)source2026-11-02
MOFestuscountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
MOFranklincountyHoward County; Franklin County is a separate county seated in Unionsource2026-11-02
MOFultonbusiness licenseCity of Fulton Business Licensesource2026-11-02
MOFultoncontractor licenseNo separate contractor license/registration found; building/remodel permit required before work starts (Planning and Protective Services)source2026-11-02
MOFultoncountyCallaway Countysource2026-11-02
MOHannibalbusiness licenseCity of Hannibal Business Licensesource2026-11-02
MOHannibalcontractor licenseCity of Hannibal Contractor's License (notarized application, ID required)source2026-11-02
MOHannibalcountyMarion County; city also extends into Ralls County per Census 2020source2026-11-02
MOIndependencebusiness licenseCity of Independence Business Licensesource2026-11-02
MOIndependencecontractor licenseCity of Independence Contractor License (Code Ch. 4, Art. 2 'Contractor Licensing Requirements'); online application through Community Development; all contractor licenses expire December 31source2026-11-02
MOIndependencecountyJackson County; city also extends into Clay County per Census 2020source2026-11-02
MOJacksonbusiness licenseCity of Jackson Contractor License (contractors) / Business License (other businesses)source2026-11-02
MOJacksoncontractor licenseCity of Jackson Contractor License (General Contractor or Building Contractor class, $25/yr; calendar year; no testing; workers' comp proof or notarized waiver)source2026-11-02
MOJacksoncountyCape Girardeau Countysource2026-11-02
MOJaspercountyJasper Countysource2026-11-02
MOJefferson Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license found for unincorporated Jefferson County; incorporated cities (Arnold, Festus, Hillsboro, De Soto, Herculaneum, Pevely, Crystal City, etc.) set their ownsource2026-11-02
MOJefferson Countycontractor licenseJefferson County contractor license (Code Enforcement Division) for licensed trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, on-site sewer; exam application, fee, photo; Code Sec. 500.200source2026-11-02
MOJefferson CountycountyJefferson Countysource2026-11-02
MOJoplinbusiness licenseCity of Joplin business license (contractor classifications: General Builder-Residential, General Builder-Commercial, Subcontractor; plus Master/Journeyman trade licenses)source2026-11-02
MOJoplincontractor licenseContractor business license classification with $10,000 license & permit bond, $300,000 CSL liability (City of Joplin certificate holder), workers' comp or waiver; separate Master/Journeyman licenses for electrical, mech…source2026-11-02
MOJoplincountyJasper County and Newton Countysource2026-11-02
MOKansas Citybusiness licenseKCMO Business License (business license tax)source2026-11-02
MOKansas Citycontractor licenseKCMO Contractor License (Article XII, Building and Rehabilitation Code): business license + Certificate of Qualification for the qualified individual + business Contractor License via CompassKC; trades include Residentia…source2026-11-02
MOKansas CitycountyJackson, Clay, Platte and Cass countiessource2026-11-02
MOLee's Summitbusiness licenseLee's Summit Business License / Contractor's Business Licensesource2026-11-02
MOLee's Summitcontractor licenseContractor's Business License: $300,000 GL (city as certificate holder), workers' comp or exemption affidavit, proof of Master's Certification (approved testing agency/ICC/Prometric 70% or accepted reciprocal license), 8…source2026-11-02
MOLee's SummitcountyJackson County and Cass Countysource2026-11-02
MOLincolnbusiness licenseCity of Lincoln Merchant Licensesource2026-11-02
MOLincolncontractor licenseNo city contractor license/registration listed; city building permit required prior to construction (fee varies)source2026-11-02
MOLincolncountyBenton Countysource2026-11-02
MOMehlvillebusiness licenseNo county business license; all businesses register with the Assessor for business personal property; Assessor issues Merchant's License only for retail/wholesale sellers (fee $5, payable to Collector of Revenue)source2026-11-02
MOMehlvillecontractor licenseSt. Louis County Transportation & Public Works licenses electrical, mechanical and plumbing contractors (certified contractor + master/journeyman licenses, via Accela permitting portal); no general contractor/handyman li…source2026-11-02
MOMehlvillecountySt. Louis Countysource2026-11-02
MOMonroe Citybusiness licenseCity of Monroe City Business License (Code ch. 22)source2026-11-02
MOMonroe Citycontractor licenseNo separate contractor license found; contractors (e.g. 'General Contractor') hold the standard city business license (city business directory lists them with license numbers)source2026-11-02
MOMonroe CitycountyMarion County, also Monroe and Ralls countiessource2026-11-02
MOMonroe Countybusiness licenseNo county business license found for unincorporated Monroe County; incorporated towns (Paris, Madison, Monroe City part, etc.) set their ownsource2026-11-02
MOMonroe CountycountyMonroe Countysource2026-11-02
MOO'Fallonbusiness licenseCity of O'Fallon Business License (Code ch. 605; formerly 'Merchant's License')source2026-11-02
MOO'Falloncontractor licenseNo city general/handyman contractor license found; St. Charles County Building & Code Enforcement licenses electricians, plumbers, mechanical (HVAC), pool installers, drainlayers before permitted work; city Building Divi…source2026-11-02
MOO'FalloncountySt. Charles Countysource2026-11-02
MOOzarkbusiness licenseCity of Ozark Business Registration (Code ch. 605); Christian County separately issues merchant's licenses where applicablesource2026-11-02
MOOzarkcontractor licenseCity of Ozark Contractor License (submitted through SmartGov online portal; details in city PDF, not extracted)source2026-11-02
MOOzarkcountyChristian Countysource2026-11-02
MOPalmyrabusiness licenseCity of Palmyra Business License (Code ch. 605)source2026-11-02
MOPalmyracontractor licenseNo separate contractor license; contractors get the $25 city business license with proof of liability and workers' comp insurance; building permits requiredsource2026-11-02
MOPalmyracountyMarion Countysource2026-11-02
MOPerrybusiness licenseCity business license (Chapter 605, Business and Merchants Licenses)source2026-11-02
MOPerrycountyRalls Countysource2026-11-02
MOPlatte Citybusiness licenseOccupational (business) license, Municipal Code Ch. 605source2026-11-02
MOPlatte Citycontractor licenseProof of plumbing/electrical license (Kansas City MO, Liberty MO, or equivalent Block/Experior-tested community) to get a business license for plumbing/electrical work; contractors must also show workers' comp certificat…source2026-11-02
MOPlatte CitycountyPlatte Countysource2026-11-02
MORalls CountycountyRalls Countysource2026-11-02
MORaymorebusiness licenseCity of Raymore Occupational License (Code Ch. 605)source2026-11-02
MORaymorecontractor licenseRaymore contractor licensing program (Class A, B or C contractor; electrician, plumber, mechanical)source2026-11-02
MORaymorecountyCass Countysource2026-11-02
MOSaint Charlesbusiness licenseCity of St. Charles Business License (Code Chapter 110); 'Out of Area Contractor' license for out-of-city contractorssource2026-11-02
MOSaint Charlescontractor licenseCity trade (sub-contractor) licenses: HVAC, Plumbing, Drainlayer, Electrician; 2-year term (current 7/1/2025-6/30/2027); proof of testing = St. Charles County license or passed ICC examsource2026-11-02
MOSaint CharlescountySt. Charles Countysource2026-11-02
MOSaint Louisbusiness licenseConstruction Industry Contractor Graduated Business License (GBL), Ord. 61094 / Revised Code 8.12Asource2026-11-02
MOSaint Louiscontractor licenseContractor GBL (above) is the city's contractor license; general contractors must furnish subcontractor list to License Collector; workers' comp certificate or exemption affidavit (RSMo 287.061); trade work permits via B…source2026-11-02
MOSaint LouiscountyNone - independent citysource2026-11-02
MOSavannahbusiness licenseCity of Savannah Business and Occupation License (Code Ch. 605)source2026-11-02
MOSavannahcountyAndrew Countysource2026-11-02
MOSpringfieldbusiness licenseCity of Springfield Business License (~200 categories; contractor categories carry insurance/bond requirements)source2026-11-02
MOSpringfieldcontractor licenseRequiredsource2026-11-02
MOSpringfieldcountyGreene Countysource2026-11-02
MOSt. Josephbusiness licenseCity of St. Joseph Business License (Code of Ordinances Sec. 8-37)source2026-11-02
MOSt. JosephcountyBuchanan Countysource2026-11-02
MOSt. Louisbusiness licenseConstruction Industry Contractor Graduated Business License (GBL), Ord. 61094 / Revised Code 8.12Asource2026-11-02
MOSt. Louiscontractor licenseContractor GBL (above) is the city's contractor license; general contractors must furnish subcontractor list to License Collector; workers' comp certificate or exemption affidavit (RSMo 287.061); trade work permits via B…source2026-11-02
MOSt. LouiscountyNone - independent citysource2026-11-02
MOTroybusiness licenseCity of Troy general business license (Code Ch. 605); contractors use the contractor business license class (605.170(A)(17), contractors building and general)source2026-11-02
MOTroycontractor licenseTroy Contractor's License (contractor business license class, Sep 1-Aug 31 term), applied for through Community Development's SmartGov portalsource2026-11-02
MOTroycountyLincoln Countysource2026-11-02
MOWentzvillebusiness licenseCity of Wentzville Business License (with Commercial Occupancy Permit for businesses located in the city)source2026-11-02
MOWentzvillecontractor licenseCity of Wentzville Contractor License (generals and subs), Building Divisionsource2026-11-02
MOWentzvillecountySt. Charles Countysource2026-11-02
MOWestonbusiness licenseCity of Weston business license (Code Ch. 605); separate 'Contractor's license (new and renewal)' formsource2026-11-02
MOWestoncontractor licenseWeston Contractor's license (city business license for contractors, own application form)source2026-11-02
MOWestoncountyPlatte Countysource2026-11-02
MSGulfportbusiness licenseCity of Gulfport Privilege (Business) Licensesource2026-11-02
MSGulfportcontractor licenseCity of Gulfport Contractor's License (Building Code Services)source2026-11-02
MSGulfportcountyHarrison Countysource2026-11-02
MSHarrison CountycountyHarrison Countysource2026-11-02
MSHinds Countybusiness licenseHinds County Privilege License (businesses located outside city limits); inside a city, that city's privilege license (e.g. City of Jackson business/privilege license)source2026-11-02
MSHinds CountycountyHinds Countysource2026-11-02
MSJacksonbusiness licenseCity of Jackson Business (Privilege) License - notarized Privilege Tax Formsource2026-11-02
MSJacksoncountyHinds Countysource2026-11-02
MSRankin Countycontractor licenseRankin County building permit contractor requirements (unincorporated county): projects over $10,000 need state MSBOC license + $5,000 performance bond filed with the County; $300,000 liability insurance proof; contracto…source2026-11-02
MSRankin CountycountyRankin Countysource2026-11-02
MTBillingsbusiness licenseCity of Billings Business License (annual business license tax)source2026-11-02
MTBillingscountyYellowstone Countysource2026-11-02
MTBozemanbusiness licenseCity of Bozeman Business License (types: Commercial Location, Home Based Location within city limits, Out of City Limits Based Location)source2026-11-02
MTBozemancountyGallatin Countysource2026-11-02
MTFlathead Countybusiness licenseNo county business license; Kalispell has no business license program (gas fitters only); Whitefish requires a City Business License for all businesses conducting business in the citysource2026-11-02
MTFlathead Countycontractor licenseNone local (Montana DLI contractor registration is state-level); Whitefish license application requires a copy of the state contractor registration for contractors with employeessource2026-11-02
MTFlathead CountycountyFlathead Countysource2026-11-02
MTMissoulabusiness licenseCity of Missoula Contractor Business License (for construction-related work)source2026-11-02
MTMissoulacontractor licenseContractor Business Licensesource2026-11-02
MTMissoulacountyMissoula Countysource2026-11-02
MTYellowstone CountycountyYellowstone Countysource2026-11-02
NCAshevillebusiness licenseNone - City no longer collects a general business (privilege license) taxsource2026-11-02
NCAshevillecontractor licenseNo city contractor license; city permits defer to NC state licensing thresholdsource2026-11-02
NCAshevillecountyBuncombe Countysource2026-11-02
NCBuncombe Countybusiness licenseNone. Buncombe County issues no general business license; City of Asheville no longer collects a general business tax/privilege license (NC privilege license tax repealed eff. July 1, 2015).source2026-11-02
NCBuncombe Countycontractor licenseNo county or city contractor license/registration found; contractor licensing is state (NC Licensing Board for General Contractors). Buncombe County Permitting issues building permits for new construction, remodels and r…source2026-11-02
NCBuncombe CountycountyBuncombe Countysource2026-11-02
NCCabarrus Countybusiness licenseNone for a handyman. No Cabarrus County general business license found; City of Concord says most businesses need no city privilege or business license (beer & wine sellers excepted).source2026-11-02
NCCabarrus Countycontractor licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
NCCabarrus CountycountyCabarrus Countysource2026-11-02
NCCarteret Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration; building permits require listing contractors/subcontractors and their (state) license numberssource2026-11-02
NCCarteret CountycountyCarteret Countysource2026-11-02
NCCarybusiness licenseNone - Town of Cary privilege license no longer required since July 1, 2015; home-based businesses fall under the Home Occupation Ordinancesource2026-11-02
NCCarycontractor licenseNo Town contractor license/registration found; permits through Town of Cary Inspections & Permits (state NCLBGC/trade licenses are state-level)source2026-11-02
NCCarycountyWake County; a western portion of the Town lies in Chatham Countysource2026-11-02
NCCharlottebusiness licenseNone. NC local privilege license tax repealed eff. July 1, 2015 (G.S. 160A-211 repealed by S.L. 2014-3); no City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County business licensesource2026-11-02
NCCharlottecontractor licenseNo county/city contractor license or registration; permits for building/electrical/mechanical/plumbing through Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement (LUESA), which serves Charlotte and the county; contractor licensing is s…source2026-11-02
NCCharlottecountyMecklenburg Countysource2026-11-02
NCChatham Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration; Chatham County Central Permitting & Inspections applies State licensing (NC General Contractors board at $30,000+; state electrical, plumbing/HVAC boards)source2026-11-02
NCChatham CountycountyChatham Countysource2026-11-02
NCConcordbusiness licenseNo city privilege/business license for most businesses (beer & wine license only)source2026-11-02
NCConcordcontractor licenseNo local contractor license; building permits/inspections by Cabarrus County Construction Standards, zoning review by City of Concordsource2026-11-02
NCConcordcountyCabarrus Countysource2026-11-02
NCCumberland Countybusiness licenseNone - NC municipal privilege license tax repealed eff. July 1, 2015; no county general business license foundsource2026-11-02
NCCumberland Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor/handyman license; permits via Cumberland County Planning & Inspections (130 Gillespie St, Fayetteville) for unincorporated areas; Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake handle their own code enforceme…source2026-11-02
NCCumberland CountycountyCumberland Countysource2026-11-02
NCDurhambusiness licenseNone - NC municipal privilege license tax repealed eff. July 1, 2015 (old City of Durham privilege license application PDF still online is pre-repeal)source2026-11-02
NCDurhamcontractor licenseNo local contractor/handyman license found; permits/inspections via City-County Building & Safety Department (serves City and County of Durham)source2026-11-02
NCDurhamcountyDurham Countysource2026-11-02
NCFayettevillebusiness licenseBusiness Privilege License (discontinued July 1, 2015)source2026-11-02
NCFayettevillecontractor licenseNo city handyman/contractor license found; only solicitor/peddler permits (Code Sec. 15-16) for door-to-door sellingsource2026-11-02
NCFayettevillecountyCumberland Countysource2026-11-02
NCGreensborobusiness licenseNone for handymen - Greensboro business privilege license now applies only to taxicab operators and beer/wine sellers located in city limits (Code ch. 13); general municipal privilege license tax repealed by state eff. J…source2026-11-02
NCGreensborocontractor licenseNo city or county handyman/contractor license found; permits/inspections only (state NCLBGC/trade licenses govern)source2026-11-02
NCGreensborocountyGuilford Countysource2026-11-02
NCHarnett Countybusiness licenseNone found (no county general business/privilege license on Harnett County Central Permitting site); home-based business needs a Special Land Use Permit for a Customary Home Occupationsource2026-11-02
NCHarnett Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; county permit applications ask for the NC state license number for licensed tradessource2026-11-02
NCHarnett CountycountyHarnett Countysource2026-11-02
NCIredell Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license listed; county 'Licenses' list is marriage license + links to NC state licensing boardssource2026-11-02
NCIredell Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license; Iredell County Building Standards Division issues trade permits and enforces state GC license thresholdsource2026-11-02
NCIredell CountycountyIredell Countysource2026-11-02
NCLee Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; building permits for Sanford, Broadway and unincorporated Lee County are issued by the joint City of Sanford Inspections Divisionsource2026-11-02
NCLee CountycountyLee Countysource2026-11-02
NCMecklenburg Countybusiness licenseNone. NC local privilege license tax repealed eff. July 1, 2015 (G.S. 160A-211 repealed by S.L. 2014-3); no City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County business licensesource2026-11-02
NCMecklenburg Countycontractor licenseNo county/city contractor license or registration; permits for building/electrical/mechanical/plumbing through Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement (LUESA), which serves Charlotte and the county; contractor licensing is s…source2026-11-02
NCMecklenburg CountycountyMecklenburg Countysource2026-11-02
NCMoore Countycontractor licenseNo local contractor license found; permits via Moore County Planning & Inspections / Central Permitting (unincorporated and contracted areas)source2026-11-02
NCMoore CountycountyMoore Countysource2026-11-02
NCMurphybusiness licenseThe Town of Murphy does not require a business license or business registration fee. A new business must check zoning compliance with the town Zoning Administrator (828-360-4275) for its location.source2026-11-02
NCMurphycountyCherokee Countysource2026-11-02
NCOnslow Countybusiness licenseNone - Onslow County has no business or privilege license (except beer/wine sellers)source2026-11-02
NCOnslow Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor registration found; NC GC/trade licensing is state-level; building permits via Onslow County Inspections in unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
NCOnslow CountycountyOnslow Countysource2026-11-02
NCOrange Countybusiness licenseNo county general business/privilege license (NC general privilege license tax authority repealed for local governments effective 2015). Home-based businesses in county jurisdiction need a Home Occupation Permit from Ora…source2026-11-02
NCOrange Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor registration; Orange County Inspections building permits require contractor company name, license number and signature for each trade (state NC licensing boards); Hillsborough-area properties need th…source2026-11-02
NCOrange CountycountyOrange Countysource2026-11-02
NCRaleighbusiness licenseNone - City of Raleigh business license (privilege license) discontinued July 1, 2015source2026-11-02
NCRaleighcontractor licenseNo city or Wake County contractor license/registration found; building permits via Raleigh Planning & Development permit portal; GC licensing is state (NCLBGC)source2026-11-02
NCRaleighcountyWake Countysource2026-11-02
NCRobeson Countybusiness licenseNone (no county general business license; NC privilege license tax repealed 2015)source2026-11-02
NCRobeson Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration; permits from Robeson County Community Developmentsource2026-11-02
NCRobeson CountycountyRobeson Countysource2026-11-02
NCStanly Countybusiness licenseNone - no county general business license; NC local privilege license tax repealed 2015 (page's statement consistent)source2026-11-02
NCStanly Countycontractor licenseNo local contractor license/registration; Stanly County Inspections/Central Permitting enforces state licensing (NC GC license) at permit timesource2026-11-02
NCStanly CountycountyStanly Countysource2026-11-02
NCUnion Countybusiness licenseNone. Union County has no business privilege license (NC privilege license tax repealed 2015); municipalities have their own requirements.source2026-11-02
NCUnion Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; building permits through Union County Building Code Enforcement; contractor licensing is state.source2026-11-02
NCUnion CountycountyUnion Countysource2026-11-02
NCWake Countybusiness licenseNone. NC city privilege license tax authority (G.S. 160A-211) repealed eff. July 1, 2015; Wake County issues no general business license. County step is a business personal property tax account with Wake County Tax Admin…source2026-11-02
NCWake Countycontractor licenseNo county or municipal contractor license/registration found; contractor licensing is state (NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, trade boards). Building permits via Wake County Permitting (unincorporated) or each…source2026-11-02
NCWake CountycountyWake Countysource2026-11-02
NCWinston-Salembusiness licenseNo general city business license for contractors; City of Winston-Salem Privilege License/permits only for listed business types (e.g. beer and wine sales, massage businesses). No Forsyth County business license.source2026-11-02
NCWinston-Salemcontractor licenseNo city or county contractor license found; building permits via City/County Inspections; contractor licensing is state.source2026-11-02
NCWinston-SalemcountyForsyth Countysource2026-11-02
NDBismarckbusiness licenseNone - city Permits & Licenses page lists only activity-specific licenses (door-to-door, food, gaming, liquor, pawnbroker, taxi)source2026-11-02
NDBismarckcontractor licenseCity of Bismarck mechanical contractor license (Building Inspections Division)source2026-11-02
NDBismarckcountyBurleigh Countysource2026-11-02
NDFargobusiness licenseNo general City of Fargo business license for contractors/handymen foundsource2026-11-02
NDFargocontractor licenseNo city general-contractor/handyman license; city vocational licenses exist for specific activities (e.g. house mover); contractor licensing referred to the ND Secretary of Statesource2026-11-02
NDFargocountyCass Countysource2026-11-02
NELancaster Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license found; City of Lincoln has no general business license either (only industry-specific occupation taxes, which apply inside Lincoln city limits only)source2026-11-02
NELancaster Countycontractor licenseNo county handyman/general contractor license found; Lincoln Building & Safety (Development Services Center) serves both Lincoln and Lancaster County for permits; trade permits need licensed trade contractor + insurance …source2026-11-02
NELancaster CountycountyLancaster Countysource2026-11-02
NELincolnbusiness licenseNo general city business license for a handyman. Lincoln levies only activity-specific occupation taxes (telecommunications, hotel/motel, restaurant/drinking place, car rental, residential short-term rental, and gross-re…source2026-11-02
NELincolncontractor licenseNo city general/handyman contractor license; Building & Safety requires trade licenses (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) and insurance naming City of Lincoln ($500k/occurrence) for trade, demolition, excavation, sign, street-…source2026-11-02
NELincolncountyLancaster Countysource2026-11-02
NEOmahabusiness licenseNone (City of Omaha has no general business license; occupation taxes in Municipal Code Ch. 19 apply only to listed business types)source2026-11-02
NEOmahacontractor licenseCity of Omaha building contractor license (Omaha Municipal Code Ch. 43, Art. IX Contractors), issued by Planning Dept. Permits & Inspections; separate trade licenses for electrical/plumbing/mechanicalsource2026-11-02
NEOmahacountyDouglas County, NEsource2026-11-02
NESarpy Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license found; Sarpy County Planning/Permits & Inspection issues permits for unincorporated areas; electrical contractors must show State of Nebraska Electrical Contractor license for portal accesssource2026-11-02
NESarpy CountycountySarpy Countysource2026-11-02
NHManchesterbusiness licenseNo general business license for handymen/contractors; City Clerk business licenses cover listed activities only (food service, high-impact retail, peddlers/hawkers, junk/second-hand dealers, pawnbrokers, lodging, tattoo,…source2026-11-02
NHManchestercountyHillsborough Countysource2026-11-02
NHNashuabusiness licenseNo general city business license; City Clerk licenses only listed vendor activities (flea markets, hawkers & peddlers, itinerant vendors, street fairs)source2026-11-02
NHNashuacontractor licenseNo city contractor license/registration found; Building Safety Department issues building/electrical/mechanical/plumbing permitssource2026-11-02
NHNashuacountyHillsborough Countysource2026-11-02
NJBayonnecountyHudson Countysource2026-11-02
NJBurlingtonbusiness licenseMercantile License (City Code Ch. 213 Licensing; fees in Ch. 146)source2026-11-02
NJBurlingtoncountyBurlington Countysource2026-11-02
NJCliftoncontractor licenseCity of Clifton contractor license (Code Ch. 199, Contractors), issued by the Building Inspectorsource2026-11-02
NJCliftoncountyPassaic Countysource2026-11-02
NJEdisonbusiness licenseNo general business license for a mobile handyman; Township Code Ch. 11 requires an identification license for peddlers, canvassers, door-to-door solicitors and for persons operating a 'new business' at a fixed premisessource2026-11-02
NJEdisoncountyMiddlesex Countysource2026-11-02
NJElizabethcountyUnion Countysource2026-11-02
NJEssex Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license; licensing is municipal (22 Essex County municipalities, e.g. Newark, East Orange, Montclair, Essex Fells) - requirement depends on the town where work is done/business is locatedsource2026-11-02
NJEssex CountycountyEssex Countysource2026-11-02
NJFrankford TownshipcountySussex Countysource2026-11-02
NJGloucesterbusiness licenseGloucester City Mercantile Licensesource2026-11-02
NJGloucestercountyCamden Countysource2026-11-02
NJHopewellcountyMercer Countysource2026-11-02
NJJersey Citycontractor licenseJersey City Contractor License / Contractor-Permit Processor Registration (Office of the Construction Code Official)source2026-11-02
NJJersey CitycountyHudson Countysource2026-11-02
NJLakewoodbusiness licenseMercantile License (Township Code Ch. 4 General Licensing; online via Munidex portal linked from the Township site)source2026-11-02
NJLakewoodcountyOcean Countysource2026-11-02
NJMorristowncountyMorris Countysource2026-11-02
NJNewarkbusiness licenseCity of Newark Business License (application requires NJ Business Registration Certificate)source2026-11-02
NJNewarkcontractor licenseBusiness License: Building Contractor (listed under Business Licenses A-D)source2026-11-02
NJNewarkcountyEssex Countysource2026-11-02
NJPatersonbusiness licenseMercantile License (Code Ch. 322, Mercantile Establishments)source2026-11-02
NJPatersoncontractor licenseNo separate Paterson contractor license found (mercantile license covers business activity; UCC permits per job)source2026-11-02
NJPatersoncountyPassaic Countysource2026-11-02
NJRivertonbusiness licenseBusiness Registration (Borough Code Chapter 62)source2026-11-02
NJRivertoncountyBurlington Countysource2026-11-02
NJToms Riverbusiness licenseNo general mercantile/business license found; only activity-specific licenses (peddler/vendor, massage, taxi, second-hand dealer, auctioneer, etc.)source2026-11-02
NJToms Rivercontractor licenseNo township contractor registration foundsource2026-11-02
NJToms RivercountyOcean Countysource2026-11-02
NJTrentonbusiness licenseCity of Trenton Business License (Code Ch. 146, Licensing; Ord. 11-50)source2026-11-02
NJTrentoncontractor licenseNo Trenton contractor/handyman registration found; §146-20 schedule has no construction/home-improvement contractor classsource2026-11-02
NJTrentoncountyMercer Countysource2026-11-02
NJVoorheesbusiness licenseBusiness (Mercantile) Licensesource2026-11-02
NJVoorheescontractor licenseNo township contractor registration foundsource2026-11-02
NJVoorheescountyCamden Countysource2026-11-02
NJWarrenbusiness licenseAnnual Certificate of Insurance Registration for Businesses (Code Ch. 4 'Licensing-General', §4-18, Ord. 22-23, under N.J.S.A. 40A:10A-1)source2026-11-02
NJWarrencontractor licenseNo separate township contractor license found (§4-18 insurance registration covers anyone rendering services for fees in the Township)source2026-11-02
NJWarrencountySomerset Countysource2026-11-02
NJWoodbridgecontractor licenseNone at township level; the township's 'Contractor Licensing Program' page only points to State HIC registrationsource2026-11-02
NJWoodbridgecountyMiddlesex Countysource2026-11-02
NMAlbuquerquebusiness licenseCity of Albuquerque Business License (Business License Ordinance, ROA 13-1, replaced Business Registration effective July 1, 2025)source2026-11-02
NMAlbuquerquecountyBernalillo Countysource2026-11-02
NMLas Crucesbusiness licenseCity of Las Cruces Business Registration / business licensesource2026-11-02
NMLas Crucescontractor licenseNo city contractor license found (NM CID state license; city building permits via Accela)source2026-11-02
NMLas CrucescountyDoña Ana Countysource2026-11-02
NMLea Countybusiness licenseNo county business license (none in Lea County's published ordinance list); municipal business registration applies only inside Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal or Tatumsource2026-11-02
NMLea Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found in county ordinances (state CID licensing is state-level)source2026-11-02
NMLea CountycountyLea Countysource2026-11-02
NMRio Ranchobusiness licenseCity of Rio Rancho Business Registration (Commercial, Home-Based, or Out of City Business Registration)source2026-11-02
NMRio Ranchocontractor licenseNone found locally (state CID license is state-level)source2026-11-02
NMRio RanchocountySandoval County; Census 2020 also shows a part in Bernalillo Countysource2026-11-02
NMSanta Febusiness licenseCity of Santa Fe Business Registration (License)source2026-11-02
NMSanta FecountySanta Fe Countysource2026-11-02
NVBoulder Citybusiness licenseBoulder City Business License (Title 4 Ch.1); nonresident contractors use a 'special nonresident contractor license'source2026-11-02
NVBoulder CitycountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
NVCarson Citybusiness licenseCarson City Business License (CCMC 4.04)source2026-11-02
NVCarson Citycontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; business license application requires copy of state specialty license (e.g. NSCB Contractor's License) if applicablesource2026-11-02
NVCarson CitycountyCarson Citysource2026-11-02
NVClark Countybusiness licenseClark County Business License (unincorporated Clark County)source2026-11-02
NVClark Countycontractor licenseMulti-Jurisdictional Business License for NRS 624 (NSCB) contractors - Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas (SB 110, 2011)source2026-11-02
NVClark CountycountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
NVElkobusiness licenseCity of Elko Business License (Elko City Code 4-1-3)source2026-11-02
NVElkocontractor licenseNo separate city/county contractor license found; state NSCB rules govern. Elko County has no business license program at all (only a fictitious-name filing with the County Clerk if using an assumed name).source2026-11-02
NVElkocountyElko Countysource2026-11-02
NVEurekabusiness licenseNone - Eureka County has no business licensing; there is no City of Eurekasource2026-11-02
NVEurekacontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; state NSCB rules governsource2026-11-02
NVEurekacountyEureka Countysource2026-11-02
NVFernleybusiness licenseCity of Fernley Business License - Commercial (located in city), Home Occupation (home-based in city), dedicated Handyman License, or Out of Town License (businesses not located in Fernley that provide services within th…source2026-11-02
NVFernleycontractor licenseCity of Fernley Handyman License (with Handyman Oath form, 2-16-10) for home-based handymen in city limits; no separate dollar-trigger contractor registration foundsource2026-11-02
NVFernleycountyLyon Countysource2026-11-02
NVLas Vegasbusiness licenseCity of Las Vegas Business License (Contractor category C25 for NRS 624 contractors; other categories for unlicensed handyman work)source2026-11-02
NVLas Vegascontractor licenseMulti-Jurisdictional Contractor business license (LV, Henderson, NLV, unincorporated Clark)source2026-11-02
NVLas VegascountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
NVMesquitebusiness licenseCity of Mesquite Business License (fees per Mesquite Municipal Code Title 2 Ch.1 Secs. 12-13)source2026-11-02
NVMesquitecontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; Mesquite is not in the LV/Henderson/NLV/Clark multi-jurisdictional programsource2026-11-02
NVMesquitecountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
NVNorth Las Vegasbusiness licenseCity of North Las Vegas Business Licensesource2026-11-02
NVNorth Las Vegascontractor licenseMulti-Jurisdictional Contractor business license (NLV participates with LV, Henderson, unincorporated Clark)source2026-11-02
NVNorth Las VegascountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
NVPahrumpbusiness licenseTown of Pahrump Business Licensesource2026-11-02
NVPahrumpcontractor licenseNo separate town/county contractor license; the Pahrump application asks for a copy of any NSCB license if the line of work requires itsource2026-11-02
NVPahrumpcountyNye Countysource2026-11-02
NVRenobusiness licenseCity of Reno Business License (RMC Title 4)source2026-11-02
NVRenocontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; NSCB-licensed contractors must hold a Reno business license, and NSCB license must be obtained before applyingsource2026-11-02
NVRenocountyWashoe Countysource2026-11-02
NVSparksbusiness licenseCity of Sparks Business License (SMC Title 5, 5.04)source2026-11-02
NVSparkscontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; workers' comp proof (DIR form) required of everyone conducting business in Sparkssource2026-11-02
NVSparkscountyWashoe Countysource2026-11-02
NVWashoe Countybusiness licenseWashoe County Business License (Washoe County Code Chapter 25) for business conducted in unincorporated Washoe County; Reno and Sparks issue their own licenses inside their limitssource2026-11-02
NVWashoe Countycontractor licenseNo separate county contractor license/registration; contractors are covered by the county business license, with gross receipts counting only work done in unincorporated Washoe County (subcontractor receipts deductible p…source2026-11-02
NVWashoe CountycountyWashoe Countysource2026-11-02
NYAlbanycontractor licenseCity of Albany trade licenses: Class A / Class B Plumber license (Examining Board of Plumbers) and Electrician licenses (Class B limited to a single property); no general handyman/home-improvement contractor license foun…source2026-11-02
NYAlbanycountyAlbany Countysource2026-11-02
NYBataviacontractor licenseCity of Batavia plumber license (Examining Board of Plumbers); no contractor/home-improvement registration for other tradessource2026-11-02
NYBataviacountyGenesee Countysource2026-11-02
NYBuffalocontractor licenseCity of Buffalo Contractor License (Buffalo Code Ch. 144); one-person operators without workers' comp qualify for a 'Handyman Contractor' classsource2026-11-02
NYBuffalocountyErie Countysource2026-11-02
NYCohoctonbusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
NYCohoctoncontractor licenseNone found for village; Building permits via the Code Enforcement Officersource2026-11-02
NYCohoctoncountySteuben Countysource2026-11-02
NYCopiaguebusiness licenseNo general business license from Town of Babylon (Town Clerk license list covers dog, expeditor, landscaper, massage, plumber, peddler, pawnbroker, taxi etc.; none general/contractor)source2026-11-02
NYCopiaguecontractor licenseSuffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License (Suffolk County Code Ch. 563, Dept. of Consumer Affairs); plus Town of Babylon Master/Restricted Plumber license for plumbing (Ch. 170) and Town landscaper license (Ch. …source2026-11-02
NYCopiaguecountySuffolk Countysource2026-11-02
NYCorningbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; the City's 'Opening a Business in Corning' guide (05-25) mentions only permits and activity-specific licenses (e.g. alcohol/food), no general licensesource2026-11-02
NYCorningcountySteuben Countysource2026-11-02
NYHerkimercountyHerkimer Countysource2026-11-02
NYKings Parkbusiness licenseNo general business license from Town of Smithtown (Town Clerk 'Other Licenses and Permits' lists only Dog Licenses and Peddlers Permits)source2026-11-02
NYKings Parkcontractor licenseSuffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License (Suffolk County Code Ch. 563, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 725 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Smithtown; (631) 853-4600)source2026-11-02
NYKings ParkcountySuffolk Countysource2026-11-02
NYLivingstonbusiness licenseNo town business license found; Town Code Enforcement page lists only building permits, ZBA/Planning applications, zoning and subdivision rulessource2026-11-02
NYLivingstoncountyColumbia Countysource2026-11-02
NYMount Vernoncontractor license(1) Westchester County Home Improvement License (Westchester County Code Sec. 863.313, Dept. of Consumer Protection, 148 Martine Ave Room 407, White Plains; application fee $750; ~60 business days, $100 expedite = 7 busi…source2026-11-02
NYMount VernoncountyWestchester Countysource2026-11-02
NYNew Yorkbusiness licenseNo general NYC business license; DCWP licenses specific industries (HIC applies to handymen)source2026-11-02
NYNew Yorkcontractor licenseNYC Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) License, DCWP; plus NYC DOB licenses for plumbing/electrical worksource2026-11-02
NYNew YorkcountyNew York Countysource2026-11-02
NYOneidacountyMadison Countysource2026-11-02
NYOnondagabusiness licenseNo town general business license found (town fee schedule lists none); assumed-name certificate with Onondaga County Clerk if using a trade namesource2026-11-02
NYOnondagacontractor licenseNo town contractor registration in the Building & Codes fee schedule; building permits required (Residential $50 + $0.50/sq ft). Onondaga County is not a county-HIC-license county.source2026-11-02
NYOnondagacountyOnondaga Countysource2026-11-02
NYRochesterbusiness licenseCity of Rochester Business Permit (only for listed business types)source2026-11-02
NYRochestercountyMonroe Countysource2026-11-02
NYSaratogacountySaratoga Countysource2026-11-02
NYSchenectadycontractor licenseCity of Schenectady electrical licenses (Electrical Licensing Board, City Code Ch. 138 Art. XIII-XV); no general/home-improvement contractor registration foundsource2026-11-02
NYSchenectadycountySchenectady Countysource2026-11-02
NYSetauket-East Setauketbusiness licenseNo county or town general business license found; assumed-name certificate with Suffolk County Clerk if using a trade namesource2026-11-02
NYSetauket-East Setauketcontractor licenseSuffolk County Home Improvement Licensesource2026-11-02
NYSetauket-East SetauketcountySuffolk Countysource2026-11-02
NYSteubencountyOneida Countysource2026-11-02
NYSyracusecountyOnondaga Countysource2026-11-02
NYTroycountyRensselaer Countysource2026-11-02
NYUticacountyOneida Countysource2026-11-02
NYWestchester Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license (Business Certificate/assumed name filing with County Clerk only if using a trade name as sole prop/partnership)source2026-11-02
NYWestchester Countycontractor licenseWestchester County Home Improvement Licensesource2026-11-02
NYWestchester CountycountyWestchester Countysource2026-11-02
NYYonkerscontractor licenseCity of Yonkers Home Improvement License (Consumer Protection Bureau / Office of Licensing, 20 South Broadway 10th Floor, 914-377-6808)source2026-11-02
NYYonkerscountyWestchester Countysource2026-11-02
OHAkronbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; City of Akron Income Tax Division business registration / Akron tax account (2.5% municipal income tax) for businesses in or doing business in Akronsource2026-11-02
OHAkroncontractor licenseSummit County Building Standards: annual contractor registration eliminated March 2024; now permit-based (COI listing Summit County Building Standards, FEIN, state license if applicable with each permit). Akron Income Ta…source2026-11-02
OHAkroncountySummit Countysource2026-11-02
OHAmherstbusiness licenseNo general city business license; Amherst Income Tax Department business registration (1.5% municipal income tax) for businessessource2026-11-02
OHAmherstcontractor licenseContractor registration with Amherst Building Department (Cod. Ord. Ch. 1336 Registration of Contractors; fees in 1337.04)source2026-11-02
OHAmherstcountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHAshvillecontractor licenseVillage of Ashville Building Department contractor registration (Cod. Ord. Ch. 1321) - HVAC, hydronics, electrical, plumbing trades only; $75/trade/yr, $10,000 annual bond, liability insurance $100k/$300k BI + $50k PD; c…source2026-11-02
OHAshvillecountyPickaway Countysource2026-11-02
OHAvonbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; RITA income-tax registration form is part of contractor registrationsource2026-11-02
OHAvoncontractor licenseCity of Avon Contractor Registration (Building Department, 36600 Detroit Rd), calendar-yearsource2026-11-02
OHAvoncountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHChagrin Fallscontractor licenseVillage of Chagrin Falls Contractor Registration (Cod. Ord. Ch. 1335), Building Department, 21 W. Washington St, 440-247-5050; calendar-year certificatesource2026-11-02
OHChagrin FallscountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHCincinnatibusiness licenseNo general city business license found (Cincinnati municipal income tax account applies separately; not verified this pass)source2026-11-02
OHCincinnaticontractor licenseCity of Cincinnati Contractor Registration (Municipal Code Ch. 1106), Dept. of Buildings & Inspections Contractor Registration Section, 805 Central Ave Suite 500, 513-352-3271 opt 1source2026-11-02
OHCincinnaticountyHamilton Countysource2026-11-02
OHCirclevillebusiness licenseNo general city business license found; RITA/city income tax registration is not a licensesource2026-11-02
OHCirclevillecountyPickaway Countysource2026-11-02
OHClark Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license in Ohio; none found for Clark Countysource2026-11-02
OHClark Countycontractor licenseClark County Community Development (Building Regulations) contractor registration for ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL (HVAC), GAS-LINE and REFRIGERATION only - $300 new / $200 yearly renewal each (gas-line add-on $50 for HVAC reg…source2026-11-02
OHClark CountycountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
OHClevelandbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; Cleveland municipal income tax account (Central Collection Agency) applies to businesses working in Cleveland - not verified in detail this passsource2026-11-02
OHClevelandcontractor licenseCity of Cleveland contractor registration (Dept. of Building & Housing, Division of Permits), with bond and insurance; electricians and plumbers must also be city-licensedsource2026-11-02
OHClevelandcountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHColumbianabusiness licenseNo general city business license found; contractor registration is the operative requirementsource2026-11-02
OHColumbianacontractor licenseCity of Columbiana Contractor and Subcontractor Registration (Cod. Ord. Ch. 1441, Ord. 24-O-3242), Building & Zoning Dept / Deputy Zoning Officer, 330-482-2173 opt 2source2026-11-02
OHColumbianacountyColumbiana Countysource2026-11-02
OHColumbusbusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
OHColumbuscontractor licenseCity of Columbus contractor licenses/registrations (Columbus City Code Ch. 4114), Dept. of Building & Zoning Services: Home Improvement General Contractor (HIC) license for structural work on existing 1-3 family dwelling…source2026-11-02
OHColumbuscountyFranklin Countysource2026-11-02
OHCuyahoga Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license; municipal income-tax registration and any business licensing are set by each city/villagesource2026-11-02
OHCuyahoga Countycontractor licenseCuyahoga County Division of Building Standards contractor registration (new, founded 2025; online portal) for work in the county's partner communities; other municipalities run their own contractor registrationsource2026-11-02
OHCuyahoga CountycountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHDaytonbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; City of Dayton municipal income tax (2.5%) account/net-profit filing applies to businesses with Dayton-sourced net profit (located in or working in Dayton, apportioned)source2026-11-02
OHDaytoncontractor licenseCity of Dayton contractor registration + bond applies to plumbing, electrical, HVAC/heating and pipe-laying contractors only; no general/handyman contractor registration foundsource2026-11-02
OHDaytoncountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
OHEastlakebusiness licenseNo general city business license found; City of Eastlake income-tax registration (certificate of tax registration) is required as part of contractor registration (Ch. 1309.04(e)); city income tax Ch. 183source2026-11-02
OHEastlakecontractor licenseCertificate of Registration (Codified Ord. Ch. 1309 Registration of Contractors), Chief Building Officialsource2026-11-02
OHEastlakecountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
OHFranklinbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; City of Franklin municipal income tax 2% (Ch. 753), administered in-house by the Franklin Income Tax Division (not RITA); businesses located in or doing business in Franklin regist…source2026-11-02
OHFranklincountyWarren Countysource2026-11-02
OHGraftonbusiness licenseNo general village business license found; contractor registration requires a certificate of registration with the Village Income Tax Department (Sec. 1444.03(b)(4))source2026-11-02
OHGraftoncontractor licenseVillage of Grafton Contractor Registration (Codified Ord. Ch. 1444), Building Department (services by SAFEbuilt Ohio since 12/1/2016)source2026-11-02
OHGraftoncountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHHardin Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license in Ohio counties; municipal income tax applies in cities such as Kenton (1.5%)source2026-11-02
OHHardin CountycountyHardin Countysource2026-11-02
OHHartfordcontractor licenseNo village contractor registration found; Licking County Building Code Department issues building permits (application + zoning certificate or health approval + plans). A 2018 proposal for county contractor registration …source2026-11-02
OHHartfordcountyLicking Countysource2026-11-02
OHHocking Countybusiness licenseNo countywide general business license; City of Logan levies a municipal income tax (Ch. 99) via its Income Tax Department; villages may levy their ownsource2026-11-02
OHHocking Countycontractor licenseHocking County Health Department plumbing registration (Logan-Hocking County Health District Plumbing Regulation #5): plumbing contractors, journeymen, apprentices, backflow technicians, water conditioner installerssource2026-11-02
OHHocking CountycountyHocking Countysource2026-11-02
OHIndependencebusiness licenseNo general city business license found; contractors must be registered with the city's Regional Income Tax Administrator (RITA) before contractor registration issues (Sec. 1321.12)source2026-11-02
OHIndependencecontractor licenseCity of Independence Contractor Registration (Codified Ord. Ch. 1321, rewritten by Ord. 2025-94 passed 8-12-25), Building Officialsource2026-11-02
OHIndependencecountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHJackson Townshipbusiness licenseJackson Township (Stark) Permitted Use Certificate for businesses located in the township (zoning); transient vendor/soliciting permit $150 per 90 days for anyone soliciting in the township; no general business license; …source2026-11-02
OHJackson Townshipcontractor licenseNo township or Stark County contractor registration found; Stark County Building Inspection Dept (7235 Whipple Ave NW, North Canton, 330-451-1770) issues building/electrical/heating permits for unincorporated Stark; town…source2026-11-02
OHKentonbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; City of Kenton municipal income tax 1.5% (Ch. 850), mandatory filing; every business that conducts business or provides services within the City must file an annual return (applies…source2026-11-02
OHKentoncountyHardin Countysource2026-11-02
OHLaGrangebusiness licenseNo general village business license; village income tax 1.5% administered by RITA; solicitation permit listed on contractor pagesource2026-11-02
OHLaGrangecontractor licenseVillage of LaGrange Contractor Registration (Contractor Information Sheet), returned to Village Hall; Zoning Official Kristen Legrand 440-355-5555source2026-11-02
OHLaGrangecountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHLake Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license (Ohio counties do not issue one)source2026-11-02
OHLake Countycontractor licenseLake County Building Department annual Contractor's Registration (category 'General' - no state license required; also electrical, plumbing, HVAC etc.)source2026-11-02
OHLake CountycountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
OHLakewoodbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; contractor registration is the operative city requirement (tax ID required)source2026-11-02
OHLakewoodcontractor licenseLakewood Contractor Registration (LCO 1321/1323), annual Jan 1-Dec 31, online via Citizenservesource2026-11-02
OHLakewoodcountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHMahoning Countybusiness licenseNo county general business licensesource2026-11-02
OHMahoning Countycontractor licenseMahoning County Building Inspection residential trade license (heating, electric, plumbing; Mahoning County Building Regulations Chapter Four) and commercial specialty-trade registration ($100/yr 2026, $10,000 bond, insu…source2026-11-02
OHMahoning CountycountyMahoning Countysource2026-11-02
OHMedinacontractor licenseCity of Medina Contractor Registration (certificate of registration), General Trades and Licensed Trades, filed online via GovWellsource2026-11-02
OHMedinacountyMedina Countysource2026-11-02
OHMentorbusiness licenseNo general city business license; City of Mentor income tax registration form is part of the contractor registration packagesource2026-11-02
OHMentorcontractor licenseCity of Mentor Contractor Registration (Certificate of Registration), Codified Ord. 925, 1307, 1309source2026-11-02
OHMentorcountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
OHMiamisburgcountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
OHNorth Ridgevillebusiness licenseNo general city business license; 1% municipal income tax via RITAsource2026-11-02
OHNorth Ridgevillecontractor licenseCity of North Ridgeville Contractor Registration (Building Division), amended by Ordinance introduced Sept 15, 2025; new online contractor portalsource2026-11-02
OHNorth RidgevillecountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHOberlinbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; 2.5% municipal income tax via RITAsource2026-11-02
OHOberlincontractor licenseContractor Registration, Codified Ordinances Chapter 1115source2026-11-02
OHOberlincountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHOlmsted Fallsbusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
OHOlmsted Fallscontractor licenseContractor Registration (Ordinances 61-87 and 42-94)source2026-11-02
OHOlmsted FallscountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHParmabusiness licenseNo general city business license found; contractor registration requires a City of Parma Tax Delinquency lettersource2026-11-02
OHParmacontractor licenseCity of Parma Contractor Registration (C.O. 1501.36 / 1501.17): General, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Low Voltage, Fire Protection, Landscaping or Specialtysource2026-11-02
OHParmacountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHPauldingbusiness licenseNo general village business license found; municipal income tax (1.0%) administered by CCA (Cleveland Central Collection Agency); a Certificate of Occupancy - Business form exists for business premisessource2026-11-02
OHPauldingcontractor licenseNo village contractor registration published; village issues building permits (Building Permit Application on Zoning page, Zoning Inspector Ron Schmidt 419-399-4011)source2026-11-02
OHPauldingcountyPaulding Countysource2026-11-02
OHPlymouthbusiness licenseNo general village business license found; Village of Plymouth municipal income tax (1%, no credits) - a tax filing obligation, not a licensesource2026-11-02
OHPlymouthcountyHuron County AND Richland Countysource2026-11-02
OHSheffieldbusiness licenseNo general village business license found; village income tax via RITA (tax, not license)source2026-11-02
OHSheffieldcontractor licenseSheffield Village contractor registration (2026 Contractor Registration form), State Certified Building Department, 4480 Colorado Avesource2026-11-02
OHSheffieldcountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHSheffield Lakebusiness licenseNo general city business license found (city income tax applies separately)source2026-11-02
OHSheffield Lakecontractor licenseAnnual contractor registration, City of Sheffield Lake Building Department (440-949-5767); online registration/renewal availablesource2026-11-02
OHSheffield LakecountyLorain Countysource2026-11-02
OHSt. Clairsvillebusiness licenseNo city business license; $35 zoning permit required before opening a business in the city; city income tax 0.75%source2026-11-02
OHSt. Clairsvillecontractor licenseNo city contractor registration/license found; city zoning permits (Certificate of Zoning Compliance) required before construction regardless of who performs the work; state building permits where applicablesource2026-11-02
OHSt. ClairsvillecountyBelmont Countysource2026-11-02
OHSylvaniabusiness licenseNo general city business license published; city zoning permit required before a Lucas County building permit; city income tax separatesource2026-11-02
OHSylvaniacontractor licenseLucas County Division of Building Regulations Contractor Registration (types incl. General Contractor, General Electric, HVAC, Plumbing, Hydronic, Refrigeration; new applications notarized); county performs plan review/i…source2026-11-02
OHSylvaniacountyLucas Countysource2026-11-02
OHToledobusiness licenseNo general city business license found; City of Toledo income tax (Division of Taxation) - a Certificate of Compliance from Taxation is required before a contractor license issuessource2026-11-02
OHToledocontractor licenseCity of Toledo Home Improvement and Remodeling Contractor license: Certified Remodeling Contractor (ICC Building Contractor C exam + city exam) or Limited Remodeling Contractor (roof/window replacement, siding, insulatio…source2026-11-02
OHToledocountyLucas Countysource2026-11-02
OHVan Wertbusiness licenseNo general city business license found on the city forms list; city income tax applies separatelysource2026-11-02
OHVan Wertcontractor licenseCity of Van Wert Contractor Registration (form 'Contractor Registration & W9'), Building/Inspection office 515 East Main Street, 419-238-1237source2026-11-02
OHVan WertcountyVan Wert Countysource2026-11-02
OHWapakonetabusiness licenseNo general city business license found; city income tax registration applies (registration form is 'Contractor's Registration & Tax Information')source2026-11-02
OHWapakonetacontractor licenseCity of Wapakoneta Contractor Registration (registration card) - Engineering Departmentsource2026-11-02
OHWapakonetacountyAuglaize Countysource2026-11-02
OHWestlakebusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
OHWestlakecontractor licenseContractor Registration (General Contractor/Subcontractor) - Westlake Building Department, filed online in IMSsource2026-11-02
OHWestlakecountyCuyahoga Countysource2026-11-02
OHWilloughbybusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
OHWilloughbycontractor licenseCertificate of Contractor Registration - City of Willoughby Building Department (categories incl. General Contractor; Fence/Deck/Accessory Structures; Siding/Windows/Roofing; trades)source2026-11-02
OHWilloughbycountyLake Countysource2026-11-02
OHWoosterbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; city income tax appliessource2026-11-02
OHWoostercontractor licenseNo general/handyman contractor registration; free automatic registration only for state-licensed trade contractors (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire protection)source2026-11-02
OHWoostercountyWayne Countysource2026-11-02
OHYoungstownbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; city income tax applies to work in citysource2026-11-02
OHYoungstowncontractor licenseGeneral Contractor Registration (Codified Ordinance 1311.06) plus separate specialty contractor registration for trades (Ord. 01-394)source2026-11-02
OHYoungstowncountyMahoning Countysource2026-11-02
OKBroken Arrowbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; the city issues occupation licenses only for listed businesses (taxi, massage therapist, trash haulers, ambulance, pawn shops, limousine, etc.)source2026-11-02
OKBroken Arrowcontractor licenseCity of Broken Arrow contractor registration / contractor license (certificate of registration), Community Development Dept.; requires workers' comp certificate or state exemption affidavit, copy of driver's license, and…source2026-11-02
OKBroken ArrowcountyTulsa County and Wagoner Countysource2026-11-02
OKEdmondcontractor licenseCity of Edmond General Building Contractor's License (Contractor and Trade License)source2026-11-02
OKEdmondcountyOklahoma Countysource2026-11-02
OKLawtonbusiness licenseNo general city business license or business tax certificate; the City licenses only listed business types (adult businesses, alcohol, child care, contractors, food, itinerant vendors/solicitors, pawnbrokers, secondhand …source2026-11-02
OKLawtoncontractor licenseCity of Lawton Contractor's License (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Sign)source2026-11-02
OKLawtoncountyComanche Countysource2026-11-02
OKNormanbusiness licenseNo general city business license; City Clerk licenses only listed categories (alcohol, food, medical marijuana, transit, solicitor, special events)source2026-11-02
OKNormancontractor licenseCity of Norman Trade Contractor License (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing only)source2026-11-02
OKNormancountyCleveland Countysource2026-11-02
OKOklahoma Citybusiness licenseNo general city business license; OKC licenses only listed activities (advertising, auction, pawnbroker, used merchandise, etc.) - handyman/home repair not on the listsource2026-11-02
OKOklahoma Citycontractor licenseBuilding Contractor (Residential Only) registration, OKC Development Services; separate city registrations for electrical/mechanical/plumbing (state CIB license + $100 city registration) and fence contractor ($100, writt…source2026-11-02
OKOklahoma CitycountyOklahoma Countysource2026-11-02
OKOklahoma Countybusiness licenseNo general city business license; OKC licenses only listed activities (advertising, auction, pawnbroker, used merchandise, etc.) - handyman/home repair not on the listsource2026-11-02
OKOklahoma Countycontractor licenseBuilding Contractor (Residential Only) registration, OKC Development Services; separate city registrations for electrical/mechanical/plumbing (state CIB license + $100 city registration) and fence contractor ($100, writt…source2026-11-02
OKOklahoma CountycountyOklahoma Countysource2026-11-02
OKRogers Countycontractor licenseRogers County / City of Claremore trade contractor registration (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing contractors, journeymen, apprentices) - must first hold Oklahoma state license; no general handyman registration foundsource2026-11-02
OKTulsabusiness licenseNo general City of Tulsa business license; License and Collections (Finance) issues only activity-specific licenses (alarm, chauffeur, coin-op, food/liquor, hotel, outdoor seller, pawn, etc.)source2026-11-02
OKTulsacontractor licenseTrade contractor registration with City of Tulsa Development Services (state-licensed electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire contractors only); no handyman/general contractor licensesource2026-11-02
OKTulsacountyTulsa Countysource2026-11-02
ORBeavertonbusiness licenseCity of Beaverton Business License (BMC 7.01; revenue fee). Contractors can use the Metro Regional Contractor's Business License instead.source2026-11-02
ORBeavertoncontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license (state CCB license is state-level). The optional Metro regional contractor's business license covers Beaverton and 19 other cities, not Portland.source2026-11-02
ORBeavertoncountyWashington Countysource2026-11-02
ORBendbusiness licenseCity of Bend Business Registrationsource2026-11-02
ORBendcontractor licenseCity of Bend Qualified Contractor (QC) license (specialty license; City policy ADM-2023-7)source2026-11-02
ORBendcountyDeschutes Countysource2026-11-02
ORClackamas Countybusiness licenseNone for unincorporated Clackamas County; 11 cities have their own (Canby, Estacada, Gladstone, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Molalla, Oregon City, Sandy, West Linn, Wilsonville)source2026-11-02
ORClackamas Countycontractor licenseOptional Metro Regional Contractor's Business License ($185/yr) in lieu of separate city licenses in 20 metro cities (incl. Gladstone, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville); requires …source2026-11-02
ORClackamas CountycountyClackamas County, ORsource2026-11-02
ORDeschutes Countybusiness licenseNone for most businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County; cities issue their own (e.g. City of Bend Business Registration)source2026-11-02
ORDeschutes CountycountyDeschutes Countysource2026-11-02
OREugenebusiness licenseNone - City of Eugene has no general business license; licenses only listed health/safety activities (taxi/public passenger vehicles, driver certification, liquor endorsement, payday lenders, tobacco retail, first aid ve…source2026-11-02
OREugenecontractor licenseNo city contractor license/registration found; contractor licensing is state CCB; city issues building/trade permitssource2026-11-02
OREugenecountyLane Countysource2026-11-02
ORGreshambusiness licenseCity of Gresham Business License (Commercial, Home Occupation Type I/II, Outside Gresham, Independent Contractor) or Metro Regional Contractor Business Licensesource2026-11-02
ORGreshamcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license (Metro regional contractor license is an alternative to city business license)source2026-11-02
ORGreshamcountyMultnomah Countysource2026-11-02
ORHillsborobusiness licenseCity of Hillsboro Business License (or Metro regional contractor business license for construction/landscape contractors)source2026-11-02
ORHillsborocontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; Metro regional contractor license satisfies the city license fee requirementsource2026-11-02
ORHillsborocountyWashington Countysource2026-11-02
ORMedfordbusiness licenseCity of Medford Business License (annual; Medford Code Ch. 8)source2026-11-02
ORMedfordcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; contractors need Oregon CCB license (state) plus the city business licensesource2026-11-02
ORMedfordcountyJackson Countysource2026-11-02
ORMultnomah Countybusiness licenseCity of Portland Business License Tax + Multnomah County Business Income Tax (MCBIT) - one joint Revenue Division tax account registrationsource2026-11-02
ORMultnomah CountycountyMultnomah Countysource2026-11-02
ORPortlandbusiness licenseCity of Portland Business License Tax + Multnomah County Business Income Tax (MCBIT) - one joint Revenue Division tax account registrationsource2026-11-02
ORPortlandcountyMultnomah County; small parts in Washington and Clackamas countiessource2026-11-02
ORSalembusiness licenseNone for handyman/contractor work. Salem licenses only listed activities (marijuana, multifamily housing, short-term rentals, vehicles for hire, street vendors, mobile food units, tree trimmers working on public right-of…source2026-11-02
ORSalemcontractor licenseNo city contractor license or registration found (state CCB license is state-level); city tree-trimmer license only for trees on public right-of-waysource2026-11-02
ORSalemcountyMarion County; West Salem lies in Polk Countysource2026-11-02
ORSpringfieldbusiness licenseNo general business license; Springfield licenses only listed activities (alarm, door-to-door solicitor, transient merchant, rentals 4+ units, etc.) under SMC Chapter 7source2026-11-02
ORSpringfieldcontractor licenseNone at city level (list of licensed activities contains no contractor/handyman category; state CCB applies)source2026-11-02
ORSpringfieldcountyLane Countysource2026-11-02
PAAllegheny Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license; municipalities (130) set their own business/mercantile/privilege and earned income/LST registrationsource2026-11-02
PAAllegheny Countycontractor licenseCity of Pittsburgh General Contractor License (PLI, via OneStopPGH); plus Allegheny County Health Dept plumber licensing for plumbingsource2026-11-02
PAAllegheny CountycountyAllegheny Countysource2026-11-02
PAAllentowncontractor licenseCity of Allentown Trades Licenses: Electrical, Plumbing (journeyman/master), Sheet Metal Systems Technician (exam + annual/biennial renewal) via Building Standards & Safety; no city general/home-improvement contractor li…source2026-11-02
PAAllentowncountyLehigh Countysource2026-11-02
PABerks Countybusiness licenseNo Berks County business license; municipal licenses vary (e.g., City of Reading annual Business Privilege License, incl. itinerant license for out-of-city contractors)source2026-11-02
PABerks CountycountyBerks County, PAsource2026-11-02
PABethlehembusiness licenseBusiness Privilege and Mercantile Tax License (Business Registration/Mercantile License)source2026-11-02
PABethlehemcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor registration found; building permit application asks whether contractor has a current City of Bethlehem Business Privilege Licensesource2026-11-02
PABethlehemcountyNorthampton County and Lehigh Countysource2026-11-02
PAChesterbusiness licenseCity of Chester Business Privilege / Mercantile Tax Licensesource2026-11-02
PAChestercontractor licenseCity of Chester Commercial Contractor's License (Codified Ordinances Art. 1721), via Licenses & Inspectionssource2026-11-02
PAChestercountyDelaware Countysource2026-11-02
PADelaware Countycontractor licenseNo county general-contractor registration; Delaware County Health Department licenses sewage/water (septic) contractors only; municipalities may register contractors for permitssource2026-11-02
PADelaware CountycountyDelaware Countysource2026-11-02
PAEriecontractor licenseCity of Erie Contractor License (Codified Ordinances Art. 333, Ord. 43-2022), issued by the Bureau of Code Enforcement; classes include General Contractor, Building Maintenance Serviceman, drywall, flooring, fencing, ins…source2026-11-02
PAEriecountyErie Countysource2026-11-02
PAMontgomery CountycountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
PAPhiladelphiabusiness licenseCommercial Activity License (CAL) + Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) accountsource2026-11-02
PAPhiladelphiacontractor licensePhiladelphia Contractor License (L&I)source2026-11-02
PAPhiladelphiacountyPhiladelphia Countysource2026-11-02
PAPittsburghbusiness licenseCity of Pittsburgh business tax registration (City ID Number) - Payroll Expense Tax, Local Services Tax; no 'Business Privilege Tax' on the current registration formsource2026-11-02
PAPittsburghcontractor licensePLI General Contractor Licensesource2026-11-02
PAPittsburghcountyAllegheny Countysource2026-11-02
PAReadingbusiness licenseBusiness Privilege License (itinerant version for job-site contractors) plus Business Privilege Taxsource2026-11-02
PAReadingcontractor licenseCity of Reading contractor's license (required for contract work under building/trades permits)source2026-11-02
PAReadingcountyBerks Countysource2026-11-02
PAScrantonbusiness licenseNone current. Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax no longer assessed as of 2023 (Single Tax Office collects only delinquent BPM through 2022).source2026-11-02
PAScrantoncontractor licenseCity of Scranton Home Improvement Contractor License (residential work); General Contractors License for 3+ unit multifamily/commercial/demolition/industrialsource2026-11-02
PAScrantoncountyLackawanna Countysource2026-11-02
RIPawtucketbusiness licenseBusiness Registration Certificate (Pawtucket Code Ch. 158)source2026-11-02
RIPawtucketcountyProvidence Countysource2026-11-02
RIProvidencebusiness licenseNo general business license; Board of Licenses issues only category licenses (liquor, entertainment, food, vendor, second-hand, pawnbroker, junk, private detective, valet, hackney, etc.)source2026-11-02
RIProvidencecontractor licenseNo city handyman/general contractor license; only Sidewalk Contractor License (right-of-way work) and per-job permits from Dept. of Inspections and Standards. State RI CRLB registration is state-level.source2026-11-02
RIProvidencecountyProvidence Countysource2026-11-02
RIWarwickcountyKent Countysource2026-11-02
SCCharlestonbusiness licenseCity of Charleston Business License (annual, gross-income based; SC Act 176 NAICS rate classes; MASC SC Standard Business License Application accepted)source2026-11-02
SCCharlestoncontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; city business license ordinance bars issuing a contractor business license until state/municipal qualification and trade licenses are shown; permits require City business license + ap…source2026-11-02
SCCharlestoncountyCharleston County and Berkeley Countysource2026-11-02
SCCherokee Countybusiness licenseNo Cherokee County general business license found (municipal licenses in Gaffney/Blacksburg apply only inside those towns)source2026-11-02
SCCherokee Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; county Building Safety Dept issues building permits (valuation-based fees) for unincorporated worksource2026-11-02
SCCherokee CountycountyCherokee County, SCsource2026-11-02
SCColumbiabusiness licenseCity of Columbia Business License (annual business license tax)source2026-11-02
SCColumbiacountyRichland County and Lexington Countysource2026-11-02
SCGreenvillebusiness licenseCity of Greenville Business Licensesource2026-11-02
SCGreenvillecontractor licenseCity of Greenville contractor business license (contractor rate class); Greenville County Business Registration for unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
SCGreenvillecountyGreenville Countysource2026-11-02
SCHorry Countybusiness licenseHorry County Business License (unincorporated areas only; Ordinance 88-99)source2026-11-02
SCHorry CountycountyHorry Countysource2026-11-02
SCMount Pleasantbusiness licenseTown of Mount Pleasant Business Licensesource2026-11-02
SCMount Pleasantcontractor licenseNo separate town contractor license found; contractors need the town business license (state SC LLR licensing is state-level)source2026-11-02
SCMount PleasantcountyCharleston Countysource2026-11-02
SCNorth Charlestonbusiness licenseCity of North Charleston Business License (annual license tax)source2026-11-02
SCNorth CharlestoncountyCharleston County, plus Berkeley and Dorchester countiessource2026-11-02
SCRichland Countybusiness licenseRichland County Business License (unincorporated Richland County)source2026-11-02
SCRichland CountycountyRichland County, SCsource2026-11-02
SCRock Hillbusiness licenseCity of Rock Hill Business License (annual; or Per Job License for contractors without a physical location in the city)source2026-11-02
SCRock Hillcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; contractors need the city business license plus SC LLR license where state law requiressource2026-11-02
SCRock HillcountyYork Countysource2026-11-02
SDPennington Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license found (SD has no general county business license; none found on pennco.org)source2026-11-02
SDPennington Countycontractor licensePennington County Contractor License (Class A / Class B) under the Pennington County Building Code and Construction Ordinance; separate Rapid City Contractor's License inside Rapid Citysource2026-11-02
SDPennington CountycountyPennington Countysource2026-11-02
SDRapid Citybusiness licenseNone for handymen/contractors - Finance Office business licenses only for listed types (adult business, pawn, refuse hauling, security, sidewalk vending, taxi, alcohol, etc.)source2026-11-02
SDRapid Citycontractor licenseRapid City Contractor's License (RCMC 15.04.140; classes include General Building Contractor, Roofing, Siding, Sign; continuing education six hours per license period)source2026-11-02
SDRapid CitycountyPennington Countysource2026-11-02
SDSioux Fallscontractor licenseResidential Building Contractor's License (requires passing Construction Supervisor Examination)source2026-11-02
SDSioux FallscountyMinnehaha County and Lincoln Countysource2026-11-02
TNBlount Countybusiness licenseBlount County Business License (TN business tax: minimal activity or standard license)source2026-11-02
TNBlount CountycountyBlount Countysource2026-11-02
TNBradley Countybusiness licenseBradley County business license (county business tax) plus City of Cleveland business license inside city limitssource2026-11-02
TNBradley CountycountyBradley Countysource2026-11-02
TNChattanoogabusiness licenseCity of Chattanooga business license (TN business tax): minimal business license if gross under $100,000, standard license at $100,000+ (state business tax filed via TNTAP)source2026-11-02
TNChattanoogacontractor licenseNo city trade-neutral handyman license, but building permits require a State of TN contractor license (BC, BC-A, or BC-A/r up to $125K), workers comp COI/exemption, and a business license; contractors file a Registered L…source2026-11-02
TNChattanoogacountyHamilton Countysource2026-11-02
TNClarksvillebusiness licenseCity of Clarksville Business License (TN business tax; minimal activity or standard) plus Montgomery County Business Licensesource2026-11-02
TNClarksvillecontractor licenseContractor registration with City of Clarksville Building & Codes (self-service portal, CONO ID) to pull permits; state license required at $25,000+ project valuationsource2026-11-02
TNClarksvillecountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
TNDavidson Countybusiness licenseBusiness Tax License or Minimal Activity License (Metro Nashville-Davidson County)source2026-11-02
TNDavidson Countycontractor licenseMetro Codes permit requirements for contractors: Davidson County business license (or exemption affidavit), Metro permit bond on Form DCAB7, workers comp proof or exemption affidavit; plus state Home Improvement License …source2026-11-02
TNDavidson CountycountyDavidson Countysource2026-11-02
TNFranklinbusiness licenseCity of Franklin Business License (Standard >$100k gross, $15; Minimal Activity $3k-$100k gross, $15/yr) PLUS Williamson County business license from the County Clerksource2026-11-02
TNFranklincountyWilliamson Countysource2026-11-02
TNHendersonvillebusiness licenseCity of Hendersonville Business License (plus Sumner County business license; gross-receipts business tax filed with TN Dept. of Revenue)source2026-11-02
TNHendersonvillecontractor licenseCity of Hendersonville Permit Bond (contractor/subcontractor requirement to obtain permits)source2026-11-02
TNHendersonvillecountySumner Countysource2026-11-02
TNJacksonbusiness licenseCity of Jackson business license + Madison County business license (TN business tax)source2026-11-02
TNJacksoncontractor licenseCity of Jackson Tradesman License (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas)source2026-11-02
TNJacksoncountyMadison Countysource2026-11-02
TNJohnson Citybusiness licenseJohnson City Business Tax License (+ county/state business tax license); Minimal Activity Licensesource2026-11-02
TNJohnson Citycontractor licenseContractor permit requirements: $10,000 surety bond with the City (City Code 12-102), business tax license, TN state contractor license incl. Limited License, workers' comp proofsource2026-11-02
TNJohnson CitycountyWashington County, also Sullivan and Carter Countiessource2026-11-02
TNKnox Countybusiness licenseKnox County Business Tax License (standard or minimal activity), plus City of Knoxville business license for businesses inside city limitssource2026-11-02
TNKnox CountycountyKnox Countysource2026-11-02
TNKnoxvillebusiness licenseCity of Knoxville business license (standard or minimal activity) AND Knox County business tax licensesource2026-11-02
TNKnoxvillecontractor licenseCity of Knoxville permit registration / City trade license (Plans Review & Inspections)source2026-11-02
TNKnoxvillecountyKnox Countysource2026-11-02
TNMadison Countybusiness licenseMadison County Business License (TN business tax license; state form F1321001)source2026-11-02
TNMadison Countycontractor licenseNo separate county contractor license. The Madison County Building Department accepts the state license (at $25,000 or more), the LLE/LLP limited licenses, or the City of Jackson Master Trade License.source2026-11-02
TNMadison CountycountyMadison Countysource2026-11-02
TNMemphisbusiness licenseMemphis & Shelby County business (tax) license (city + county, combined)source2026-11-02
TNMemphiscontractor licenseContractor registration with Memphis & Shelby County Construction Code Enforcement (CCE) Licensing Sectionsource2026-11-02
TNMemphiscountyShelby Countysource2026-11-02
TNMontgomery Countybusiness licenseMontgomery County business license (TN Business Tax): minimal activity license for $3,001-$99,999 gross receipts, standard license at $100,000+; none under $3,000. Businesses within Clarksville city limits may also need …source2026-11-02
TNMontgomery CountycountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
TNMurfreesborobusiness licenseBOTH Rutherford County business tax license AND City of Murfreesboro business tax license (minimal activity license if gross receipts $3,000-$99,999; standard license + state-filed business tax at $100,000+)source2026-11-02
TNMurfreesborocontractor licenseNo city contractor license/registration found; Building & Codes permits. Homeowners may pull own permits for primary residence, but rental-property permits must be pulled by a Tennessee licensed contractor; electrical wo…source2026-11-02
TNMurfreesborocountyRutherford Countysource2026-11-02
TNNashvillebusiness licenseBusiness Tax License or Minimal Activity License (Metro Nashville-Davidson County)source2026-11-02
TNNashvillecontractor licenseMetro Codes permit requirements for contractors: Davidson County business license (or exemption affidavit), Metro permit bond on Form DCAB7, workers comp proof or exemption affidavit; plus state Home Improvement License …source2026-11-02
TNNashvillecountyDavidson Countysource2026-11-02
TNRobertson Countybusiness licenseRobertson County Business Tax License (Minimal Activity or Standard)source2026-11-02
TNRobertson CountycountyRobertson County, TN. No incorporated 'City of Robertson' exists.source2026-11-02
TNRutherford Countybusiness licenseRutherford County Business License (business tax), plus city business tax license if located in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne or Eaglevillesource2026-11-02
TNRutherford CountycountyRutherford Countysource2026-11-02
TNSevier Countybusiness licenseSevier County Business License (TN business tax license: minimal for gross sales $3,001-$99,999, standard for over $100,000)source2026-11-02
TNSevier CountycountySevier Countysource2026-11-02
TNShelby Countybusiness licenseShelby County Business Tax License (plus City of Memphis business license if inside Memphis; other municipalities issue their own)source2026-11-02
TNShelby Countycontractor licenseContractor registration with Memphis & Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement (Licensing Section)source2026-11-02
TNShelby CountycountyShelby Countysource2026-11-02
TNSmyrnabusiness licenseTown of Smyrna Business (Tax) License PLUS Rutherford County Business Licensesource2026-11-02
TNSmyrnacontractor licenseNo town contractor license found; Building Safety requires a State of Tennessee Contractor's License (or Home Improvement/LLE/LLP) for permits (state-level)source2026-11-02
TNSmyrnacountyRutherford Countysource2026-11-02
TNSullivan Countybusiness licenseSullivan County business (tax) license; minimal activity license for gross sales $3,000-$100,000; over $100,000 files business tax with TN Dept. of Revenue. Inside a city (Kingsport, Bristol, Bluff City) a city business …source2026-11-02
TNSullivan Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; Sullivan County Planning and Codes issues building permits (required for residential additions, decks, roofs, interior remodeling, etc.). State TN contractor license appli…source2026-11-02
TNSullivan CountycountySullivan Countysource2026-11-02
TNSumner Countybusiness licenseTennessee business tax license - county: Minimal Activity License (gross receipts > $3,000 and <= $100,000) or Standard License (> $100,000)source2026-11-02
TNSumner CountycountySumner Countysource2026-11-02
TNWashington Countybusiness licenseWashington County Business License (TN business tax license)source2026-11-02
TNWashington CountycountyWashington Countysource2026-11-02
TNWilliamson Countybusiness licenseWilliamson County Business Tax License (Business Tax Act license), countywide; City of Franklin directs businesses to the County Clerk for this licensesource2026-11-02
TNWilliamson CountycountyWilliamson Countysource2026-11-02
TXAbilenebusiness licenseNone (no general city business license found)source2026-11-02
TXAbilenecontractor licenseCity of Abilene Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
TXAbilenecountyTaylor Countysource2026-11-02
TXAnnabusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
TXAnnacontractor licenseCity of Anna Contractor Registration (Code Art. 4.02)source2026-11-02
TXAnnacountyCollin Countysource2026-11-02
TXAtlantacontractor licenseNo contractor registration found; building permit from city secretary/city manager requiredsource2026-11-02
TXAtlantacountyCass Countysource2026-11-02
TXAustinbusiness licenseNone (no general City of Austin business license)source2026-11-02
TXAustincontractor licenseCity of Austin Contractor Registration (Building and Trade Contractor Services, DSD) + AB+C Portal accountsource2026-11-02
TXAustincountyTravis Countysource2026-11-02
TXBanderacontractor licenseCity of Bandera Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
TXBanderacountyBandera Countysource2026-11-02
TXBenbrookbusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
TXBenbrookcontractor licenseCity of Benbrook Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
TXBenbrookcountyTarrant Countysource2026-11-02
TXBowiebusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
TXBowiecontractor licenseCity of Bowie Contractor License (general building, demolition, roofing, fence, etc.) or Contractor Registration (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, fire prevention)source2026-11-02
TXBowiecountyMontague Countysource2026-11-02
TXBrazoriabusiness licenseNo general business license found; Business Occupancy Application (permit for a business location) existssource2026-11-02
TXBrazoriacontractor licenseCity of Brazoria Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
TXBrazoriacountyBrazoria Countysource2026-11-02
TXBrazos Countybusiness licenseNo county business licensesource2026-11-02
TXBrazos Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor registration; unincorporated work needs a county Development Permit (Road and Bridge Dept.) and OSSF permits from Brazos County Health Dept.source2026-11-02
TXBrazos CountycountyBrazos Countysource2026-11-02
TXBryanbusiness licenseNo general city business license (only vendor/solicitor, credit access business, manufactured housing community licenses)source2026-11-02
TXBryancontractor licenseCity of Bryan Contractor and Sub-Contractor Registration (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Irrigation, Sign); separate Public Infrastructure Contractor Registration (Class IV Residential for driveways/sidewalk…source2026-11-02
TXBryancountyBrazos Countysource2026-11-02
TXBurlesoncountyJohnson County and Tarrant Countysource2026-11-02
TXCameroncontractor licenseCity of Cameron license to engage in the business of structural construction or alteration (Code of Ordinances, Article 3.02 Building Code)source2026-11-02
TXCameroncountyMilam Countysource2026-11-02
TXCastrovillecontractor licenseCity of Castroville Contractor Registration (Community Development Department)source2026-11-02
TXCastrovillecountyMedina Countysource2026-11-02
TXCedar Parkbusiness licenseNo general city business license found (Peddler/Solicitor permit only for door-to-door sales)source2026-11-02
TXCedar Parkcontractor licenseCity of Cedar Park Contractor Registration (Development Services, via MyGov permitting system)source2026-11-02
TXCedar ParkcountyWilliamson County and Travis Countysource2026-11-02
TXCollege Stationcontractor licenseCity of College Station Contractor Registration (Planning & Development Services Building Division)source2026-11-02
TXCollege StationcountyBrazos Countysource2026-11-02
TXCollin Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor registration located; Collin County Development Services issues building permits in unincorporated areas and city ETJssource2026-11-02
TXCollin CountycountyCollin Countysource2026-11-02
TXCoopercontractor licenseCity of Cooper Contractor Registration (Electrical, Mechanical, Builder, Plumbing) - City Hall; plan review/inspections by Bureau Veritassource2026-11-02
TXCoopercountyDelta Countysource2026-11-02
TXCorpus Christicontractor licenseCity of Corpus Christi Contractor Registration (Development Services Form DSD-1011): General Contractor (no fee); Mechanical $135/yr; Irrigator $135/yr; Electrical and Plumbing (no fee, state license required)source2026-11-02
TXCorpus ChristicountyNueces Countysource2026-11-02
TXCorsicanacontractor licenseCity of Corsicana Contractor Registration (Building Inspection; categories incl. General (builder), Fence, Sign, Irrigation, Backflow, trades)source2026-11-02
TXCorsicanacountyNavarro Countysource2026-11-02
TXDallascontractor licenseCity of Dallas Contractor Registration in DallasNow (General Contractor Registration; trade registrations for Master Electrician, Master Plumber, A/C contractor, Lawn Sprinkler, etc.)source2026-11-02
TXDallascountyDallas Countysource2026-11-02
TXDelta Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license; Assumed Name Certificate filed with the Delta County & District Clerksource2026-11-02
TXDelta Countycontractor licenseCity of Cooper Contractor Registration (applies inside Cooper city limits only; no county registration found)source2026-11-02
TXDelta CountycountyDelta Countysource2026-11-02
TXDentonbusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
TXDentoncontractor licenseCity of Denton Contractor Registration (via eTRAKiT, reviewed by Building Safety Dept.)source2026-11-02
TXDentoncountyDenton Countysource2026-11-02
TXDenver CitycountyYoakum County and Gaines Countysource2026-11-02
TXDeverscountyLiberty Countysource2026-11-02
TXEl Pasobusiness licenseNo general city business licensesource2026-11-02
TXEl Pasocontractor licenseCity of El Paso Contractor Registration (Planning & Inspections), El Paso City Code 18.02.104source2026-11-02
TXEl PasocountyEl Paso Countysource2026-11-02
TXEllis Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license in Texas; assumed-name (DBA) filing with the County Clerk onlysource2026-11-02
TXEllis Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor registration found; cities in the county (e.g. Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian) run their own permit/registrationsource2026-11-02
TXEllis CountycountyEllis Countysource2026-11-02
TXFort Bend Countybusiness licenseNo county general business license; DBA (assumed name) with County Clerk is a filing, not a licensesource2026-11-02
TXFort Bend Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor registration; Engineering Dept. issues Development Permits (property/project-based) in unincorporated areas onlysource2026-11-02
TXFort Bend CountycountyFort Bend Countysource2026-11-02
TXFort Worthbusiness licenseNo general city business licensesource2026-11-02
TXFort Worthcontractor licenseCity of Fort Worth Contractor Registration (Development Services)source2026-11-02
TXFort WorthcountyTarrant Countysource2026-11-02
TXFriscobusiness licenseNo general city business license foundsource2026-11-02
TXFriscocontractor licenseCity of Frisco Contractor Registration (Building Inspections)source2026-11-02
TXFriscocountyCollin County and Denton Countysource2026-11-02
TXGalvestoncontractor licenseCity of Galveston Contractor Registration (Building Division, 3015 Market St.)source2026-11-02
TXGalvestoncountyGalveston Countysource2026-11-02
TXGranburybusiness licenseNo general business license foundsource2026-11-02
TXGranburycontractor licenseCity of Granbury Contractor Registration (Code of Ordinances 'Registration of Contractors'; via OpenGov portal)source2026-11-02
TXGranburycountyHood Countysource2026-11-02
TXHarperbusiness licenseNone - no City of Harper exists; Gillespie County issues no general business licensesource2026-11-02
TXHarpercontractor licenseNone found; no county contractor registration or general building permit in unincorporated Gillespie County (county permits: road right-of-way construction, septic/OSSF)source2026-11-02
TXHarpercountyGillespie Countysource2026-11-02
TXHarris Countybusiness licenseNo general Harris County business license; assumed-name (DBA) filing with Harris County Clerk for unincorporated businessessource2026-11-02
TXHarris Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration; Harris County Office of the County Engineer issues project permits (residential construction, commercial building, development/floodplain, fire code) in unincorporated areas onl…source2026-11-02
TXHarris CountycountyHarris Countysource2026-11-02
TXHurstbusiness licenseNo general City of Hurst business licensesource2026-11-02
TXHurstcontractor licensePer-permit contractor registration (no annual registration): state-issued ID + liability insurance (+ trade license if applicable) submitted with each online permit applicationsource2026-11-02
TXHurstcountyTarrant Countysource2026-11-02
TXKilleenbusiness licenseNo general City of Killeen business license found (CO / home occupation zoning only)source2026-11-02
TXKilleencontractor licenseConstruction (contractor) registration, City of Killeen Code Ch. 8 Art. III, Sec. 8-60; renewed annuallysource2026-11-02
TXKilleencountyBell Countysource2026-11-02
TXLaredocontractor licenseCity of Laredo contractor registration (general contractors and subcontractors), Ordinance 2017-O-143source2026-11-02
TXLaredocountyWebb Countysource2026-11-02
TXLeague Citycontractor licenseLeague City annual contractor registration (Online Permit Portal)source2026-11-02
TXLeague CitycountyGalveston Countysource2026-11-02
TXLeanderbusiness licenseNo general City of Leander business license foundsource2026-11-02
TXLeandercontractor licenseCity of Leander contractor registration (via HubGo portal)source2026-11-02
TXLeandercountyWilliamson Countysource2026-11-02
TXLewisvillebusiness licenseNo general City of Lewisville business license foundsource2026-11-02
TXLewisvillecontractor licenseContractor registration through MGO Connect (Building Services)source2026-11-02
TXLewisvillecountyDenton Countysource2026-11-02
TXLibertybusiness licenseNone (no general city business license on the city's published applications list)source2026-11-02
TXLibertycontractor licenseCity of Liberty Contractor Registration (Community Development)source2026-11-02
TXLibertycountyLiberty Countysource2026-11-02
TXLindalebusiness licenseCity of Lindale contractor business license / Contractor Registrationsource2026-11-02
TXLindalecontractor licenseCity of Lindale Contractor Registration Applicationsource2026-11-02
TXLindalecountySmith Countysource2026-11-02
TXLubbockbusiness licenseNone (no general City of Lubbock business license found)source2026-11-02
TXLubbockcontractor licenseCity of Lubbock Contractor Registration (Building Safety, Code Ch. 28 Art. 28.04)source2026-11-02
TXLubbockcountyLubbock Countysource2026-11-02
TXMelissabusiness licenseNone (no general City of Melissa business license found)source2026-11-02
TXMelissacontractor licenseCity of Melissa Contractor Registration (Code of Ordinances Ch. 3, Art. 3.200 Building Permits and Contractor Registration)source2026-11-02
TXMelissacountyCollin Countysource2026-11-02
TXMidlandbusiness licenseNone found (no general City of Midland business license/occupational tax found on city site)source2026-11-02
TXMidlandcontractor licenseCity of Midland Contractor Registration with $10,000 contractor's bond (Development Services / Building Department)source2026-11-02
TXMidlandcountyMidland Countysource2026-11-02
TXMidlothianbusiness licenseNone (no general City of Midlothian business license found)source2026-11-02
TXMidlothiancontractor licenseCity of Midlothian Contractor Registration (Building Inspections Department)source2026-11-02
TXMidlothiancountyEllis Countysource2026-11-02
TXMontgomerybusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
TXMontgomerycontractor licenseCity of Montgomery Contractor Registration (Building & Permitting)source2026-11-02
TXMontgomerycountyMontgomery Countysource2026-11-02
TXNew Braunfelsbusiness licenseNone (no general City of New Braunfels business license found)source2026-11-02
TXNew Braunfelscontractor licenseCity of New Braunfels General Contractor Registration (Building Safety Division; Code Sec. 14-44)source2026-11-02
TXNew BraunfelscountyComal Countysource2026-11-02
TXParadisebusiness licenseNone found (City of Paradise permits page lists no general business license; only CO application, permits, contractor registration, alcohol permit)source2026-11-02
TXParadisecontractor licenseCity of Paradise Contractor Registration (City Hall / City Clerk)source2026-11-02
TXParadisecountyWise Countysource2026-11-02
TXParisbusiness licenseNone found (no City of Paris general business license / occupation tax on the city's Forms list or in code search; a Home Occupation Permit exists for home-based businesses)source2026-11-02
TXPariscontractor licenseCity of Paris Contractor Registration covers only plumbing, irrigation, HVAC, electrical, sign ($50), concrete approach ($5,000 bond) and backflow tester; no general/handyman contractor categorysource2026-11-02
TXPariscountyLamar Countysource2026-11-02
TXPlanobusiness licenseNone (no general City of Plano business license found)source2026-11-02
TXPlanocontractor licenseCity of Plano Contractor Registration (Building Inspections Department), General Contractor categorysource2026-11-02
TXPlanocountyCollin Countysource2026-11-02
TXRobertson Countybusiness licenseNone (no Robertson County general business license; only Assumed Name Certificate with the County Clerk for sole props/partnerships using a trade name)source2026-11-02
TXRobertson Countycontractor licenseNone found at county level (Robertson County site shows OSSF/septic program, no contractor registration or general building permit office)source2026-11-02
TXRobertson CountycountyRobertson Countysource2026-11-02
TXRockwallbusiness licenseNone (no general city business license found)source2026-11-02
TXRockwallcontractor licenseCity of Rockwall Contractor Registration (Building Inspections, CityWorks portal)source2026-11-02
TXRockwallcountyRockwall Countysource2026-11-02
TXRosenbergbusiness licenseNone (no general city business license found)source2026-11-02
TXRosenbergcontractor licenseCity of Rosenberg General Contractor Registration (Code Ch. 1 Buildings; Development Services / Building Permits, MGO portal)source2026-11-02
TXRosenbergcountyFort Bend Countysource2026-11-02
TXRowlettbusiness licenseNone (no general city business license found)source2026-11-02
TXRowlettcontractor licenseCity of Rowlett Contractor Registration (Community Development Dept, MyGov)source2026-11-02
TXRowlettcountyDallas Countysource2026-11-02
TXRuskcontractor licenseCity of Rusk Contractor Registration (Building and Code Enforcement; iWorQ permit portal)source2026-11-02
TXRuskcountyCherokee Countysource2026-11-02
TXSan Antoniobusiness licenseNone (no general city business license)source2026-11-02
TXSan Antoniocontractor licenseCity of San Antonio DSD Home Improvement Contractor registration (and Residential Building Contractor registration for structural work)source2026-11-02
TXSan AntoniocountyBexar Countysource2026-11-02
TXSan Marcosbusiness licenseNone found (no general city business license)source2026-11-02
TXSan Marcoscontractor licenseCity of San Marcos Contractor's License / Registration (Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Art. 11 'Licensing and Registration of Residential, General and Trade Contractors'; Planning & Development Services Permit Center)source2026-11-02
TXSan MarcoscountyHays Countysource2026-11-02
TXSouth Padre Islandcontractor licenseLicense & Permit Bond on file with City of South Padre Island Building Dept (required to obtain a building permit)source2026-11-02
TXSouth Padre IslandcountyCameron Countysource2026-11-02
TXSpringbusiness licenseNone (unincorporated; Harris County issues no general business license)source2026-11-02
TXSpringcontractor licenseNo Harris County contractor license/registration; Harris County Office of the County Engineer (OCE) Permits Division issues development/building permits in unincorporated areassource2026-11-02
TXSpringcountyHarris Countysource2026-11-02
TXTarrant Countybusiness licenseNone (Texas counties do not issue general business licenses); Assumed Name certificate at County Clerk if using a DBAsource2026-11-02
TXTarrant CountycountyTarrant Countysource2026-11-02
TXTaylorbusiness licenseNone found (no general city business license)source2026-11-02
TXTaylorcontractor licenseCity of Taylor Contractor Registration (Development Services, MGO portal)source2026-11-02
TXTaylorcountyWilliamson Countysource2026-11-02
TXTexarkanabusiness licenseNone found (city lists only specific permits: garage sale, alcoholic beverage, itinerant vendor)source2026-11-02
TXTexarkanacontractor licenseCity contractor registration (MyGov portal) with proof of insurancesource2026-11-02
TXTexarkanacountyBowie Countysource2026-11-02
TXThe Woodlandsbusiness licenseNone (no city; Texas counties issue no general business license; Township does not license businesses)source2026-11-02
TXThe Woodlandscontractor licenseNone. Montgomery County requires a Development Permit (Environmental Health/Permitting) for development in unincorporated areas, but no contractor registrationsource2026-11-02
TXThe WoodlandscountyMontgomery County; a southern portion lies in Harris Countysource2026-11-02
TXTom Green Countybusiness licenseNone (no general county business license in Texas; San Angelo has no general business license found)source2026-11-02
TXTom Green Countycontractor licenseCity of San Angelo contractor registration with the Building Official (inside San Angelo city limits only)source2026-11-02
TXTom Green CountycountyTom Green Countysource2026-11-02
TXTomballbusiness licenseNone (no general City of Tomball business license found)source2026-11-02
TXTomballcountyHarris Countysource2026-11-02
TXTravis Countybusiness licenseNone (no Travis County or City of Austin general business license found)source2026-11-02
TXTravis Countycontractor licenseCity of Austin contractor registration with Building and Trade Contractor Services (BTCS), Development Services Department (inside Austin only; no county contractor registration found)source2026-11-02
TXTravis CountycountyTravis Countysource2026-11-02
TXTylerbusiness licenseNone (no general city business license found)source2026-11-02
TXTylercontractor licenseBuilding Contractor's Registration (City of Tyler, Development Services / Building Services)source2026-11-02
TXTylercountySmith Countysource2026-11-02
TXVan Alstynebusiness licenseNone foundsource2026-11-02
TXVan Alstynecontractor licenseCity of Van Alstyne Contractor Registration (Development Services; checked via SmartGov portal)source2026-11-02
TXVan AlstynecountyGrayson Countysource2026-11-02
TXWacobusiness licenseNone (no general city business license found)source2026-11-02
TXWacocontractor licenseNo general/handyman contractor registration; licensed trade contractors (plumbing, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, irrigation, propane, sign) must register by emailing state license + COI to permits@wacotx.gov; all permit a…source2026-11-02
TXWacocountyMcLennan Countysource2026-11-02
TXWaxahachiebusiness licenseNone (no general city business license found; Certificate of Occupancy is a premises permit, not a contractor license)source2026-11-02
TXWaxahachiecontractor licenseContractor Registration, Building & Community Services (types incl. General, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Irrigation)source2026-11-02
TXWaxahachiecountyEllis Countysource2026-11-02
TXWhitesborobusiness licenseNone found (no general city business license located on whitesboro.org)source2026-11-02
TXWhitesborocontractor licenseCity of Whitesboro Contractor Registration (Building Department; form asks for driver license, state license and insurance)source2026-11-02
TXWhitesborocountyGrayson Countysource2026-11-02
TXWichita Fallsbusiness licenseNone general; city issues only specific permits/licenses (alcohol, solicitor, itinerant merchant, precious metals dealer, transient show)source2026-11-02
TXWichita Fallscontractor licenseCity contractor registration ('Register as Contractor') plus a City Contractor's License Application with Code Compliance Bond ($25,000 / $50,000 / $100,000 tiers), Building Inspectionssource2026-11-02
TXWichita FallscountyWichita Countysource2026-11-02
TXWise Countybusiness licenseNone (no Wise County general business license; DBA with Wise County Clerk if using a trade name)source2026-11-02
TXWise Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor registration found; City of Decatur (county seat) requires contractor registration before pulling permits through GovWellsource2026-11-02
TXWise CountycountyWise Countysource2026-11-02
UTDavis Countybusiness licenseDavis County Business License (unincorporated areas only)source2026-11-02
UTDavis CountycountyDavis Countysource2026-11-02
UTLaytonbusiness licenseLayton City Business Licensesource2026-11-02
UTLaytoncontractor licenseNo city contractor license found; contractor licensing is state (Utah DOPL)source2026-11-02
UTLaytoncountyDavis Countysource2026-11-02
UTLehibusiness licenseLehi City Business License (General, or Home Occupation for home-based)source2026-11-02
UTLehicountyUtah Countysource2026-11-02
UTOgdenbusiness licenseOgden City Business License (a 'handyman' category exists)source2026-11-02
UTOgdencontractor licenseNo city contractor license; contractors licensed by the State (DOPL). City business license 'handyman' category does not override state law.source2026-11-02
UTOgdencountyWeber Countysource2026-11-02
UTOrembusiness licenseCity of Orem Business License: Home Business (home occupation) License or Commercial Business Licensesource2026-11-02
UTOremcontractor licenseNo city contractor license or registration found (DOPL contractor licensing is state-level)source2026-11-02
UTOremcountyUtah Countysource2026-11-02
UTProvobusiness licenseProvo City Business License (commercial) / Home-Based Business Permitsource2026-11-02
UTProvocontractor licenseNone found locally (Utah DOPL licensing is state-level)source2026-11-02
UTProvocountyUtah Countysource2026-11-02
UTSalt Lake Citybusiness licenseSalt Lake City Business Licensesource2026-11-02
UTSalt Lake Citycontractor licenseNo separate city contractor/handyman license found; contractor licensing is state (Utah DOPL)source2026-11-02
UTSalt Lake CitycountySalt Lake Countysource2026-11-02
UTSandybusiness licenseSandy City Business Licensesource2026-11-02
UTSandycontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; contractors get the general Sandy business license (application asks for a copy of the State DOPL license for regulated trades)source2026-11-02
UTSandycountySalt Lake Countysource2026-11-02
UTSt. Georgebusiness licenseSt. George City Business License - Mobile Business License (no commercial location, work at customer's site) or General / Home Occupation Business Licensesource2026-11-02
UTSt. Georgecontractor licenseNo separate city contractor/handyman license found; contractor licensing is state (DOPL), and the city checklist may require the DOPL license with the business license applicationsource2026-11-02
UTSt. GeorgecountyWashington Countysource2026-11-02
UTWest Jordanbusiness licenseCity of West Jordan Business License (commercial or home occupation)source2026-11-02
UTWest Jordancontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; out-of-city building contractors exempt from city license fees if they pay permit feessource2026-11-02
UTWest JordancountySalt Lake Countysource2026-11-02
UTWest Valley Citybusiness licenseWest Valley City Business License (Home Business License for home-based businesses of WVC residents)source2026-11-02
UTWest Valley Citycontractor licenseNo city contractor license; building permits require the state license numbers of the general, mechanical, plumbing and electrical contractorssource2026-11-02
UTWest Valley CitycountySalt Lake Countysource2026-11-02
VAAlbemarle Countybusiness licenseAlbemarle County Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VAAlbemarle Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; contractors fall under BPOL contractor categorysource2026-11-02
VAAlbemarle CountycountyAlbemarle Countysource2026-11-02
VAAlexandriabusiness licenseCity of Alexandria Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) / Business License Taxsource2026-11-02
VAAlexandriacontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; to get the city business license contractors must show a Virginia DPOR State Contractors License and a workers' compensation certification form; building permits through the City (Per…source2026-11-02
VAAlexandriacountyNone - Alexandria is an independent citysource2026-11-02
VAChesapeakebusiness licenseChesapeake Business License Tax (BPOL), gross-receipts basedsource2026-11-02
VAChesapeakecontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; contractor BPOL applications must include proof of workers' comp and proof of VA contractor license or exemption. Under Va. Code 58.1-3715, a contractor licensed in its home Virginia …source2026-11-02
VAChesapeakecountyNonesource2026-11-02
VAChesterfield Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license; county requires DPOR license copy or Contractor Affidavit with business licensesource2026-11-02
VAChesterfield CountycountyChesterfield Countysource2026-11-02
VAHamptonbusiness licenseCity of Hampton Business License (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VAHamptoncontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; contractors fall under BPOL contractor classification (state DPOR license is state-level)source2026-11-02
VAHamptoncountyHampton citysource2026-11-02
VAJames City Countybusiness licenseJames City County Business License (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VAJames City Countycontractor licenseNo separate county contractor license; contractors get the county business license under the 'State licensed contractors' class (Contractor's Business License Application Checklist)source2026-11-02
VAJames City CountycountyJames City Countysource2026-11-02
VALoudoun Countybusiness licenseLoudoun County Business License Tax (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VALoudoun Countycontractor licenseNo separate county contractor license found; BPOL contractor prerequisites: DPOR license number or notarized Contractor's Affidavit, workers' comp Form 61A, annual Roster of Subcontractorssource2026-11-02
VALoudoun CountycountyLoudoun County, VAsource2026-11-02
VALynchburgbusiness licenseCity of Lynchburg Business License (BPOL) via Letter of Zoning Approval applicationsource2026-11-02
VALynchburgcountyLynchburg citysource2026-11-02
VANewport Newsbusiness licenseBusiness, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax, City Code Ch. 23source2026-11-02
VANewport NewscountyNewport News citysource2026-11-02
VANorfolkbusiness licenseCity of Norfolk Business License (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VANorfolkcontractor licenseNo city contractor license found; Norfolk application requires contractors to show their Virginia DPOR state licensesource2026-11-02
VANorfolkcountyNorfolk citysource2026-11-02
VAPortsmouthbusiness licenseBusiness, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VAPortsmouthcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; contractor BPOL classification (state DPOR license is state-level)source2026-11-02
VAPortsmouthcountyPortsmouth citysource2026-11-02
VAPrince William Countybusiness licensePrince William County Business License (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VAPrince William Countycontractor licensePrince William County Home Improvement Contractor License (for those not state-licensed); plus BPOL contractor prerequisites: copy of DPOR Virginia contractor license or notarized exemption affidavit, and workers' comp p…source2026-11-02
VAPrince William CountycountyPrince William County, VAsource2026-11-02
VARichmondbusiness licenseBusiness, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) / Richmond business license (annual, due March 1)source2026-11-02
VARichmondcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; Virginia DPOR contractor license is state-levelsource2026-11-02
VARichmondcountyRichmond citysource2026-11-02
VARoanokebusiness licenseCity of Roanoke Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)source2026-11-02
VARoanokecontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found (DPOR contractor license is state-level). Roanoke County separately taxes building contractors performing work in the county under its own BPOL.source2026-11-02
VARoanokecountyRoanoke citysource2026-11-02
VAStafford Countybusiness licenseNo business license or BPOL tax. Instead: registration with the Commissioner of the Revenue + Annual Business Filing (business personal property) -> Business Certificatesource2026-11-02
VAStafford Countycontractor licenseNo county contractor license/registration found; building permits (Public Works / Community Development) require proof of Virginia DPOR license or an affidavit of exemption (Va. Code 54.1-1111)source2026-11-02
VAStafford CountycountyStafford Countysource2026-11-02
VASuffolkbusiness licenseCity of Suffolk Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) - Contractors classsource2026-11-02
VASuffolkcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license; BPOL contractor classification requires proof of Virginia DPOR contractor license or exemption form and workers' comp certificatesource2026-11-02
VASuffolkcountySuffolk citysource2026-11-02
VAVirginia Beachbusiness licenseVirginia Beach Business License (BPOL), Contracting classificationsource2026-11-02
VAVirginia Beachcontractor licenseNo separate city contractor license found; state DPOR license required at BPOL registration (Va. Code 54.1-1111)source2026-11-02
VAVirginia BeachcountyVirginia Beach citysource2026-11-02
WABellevuebusiness licenseCity of Bellevue General Business License (registration), filed via FileLocal-WA.govsource2026-11-02
WABellevuecontractor licenseNone found (no city contractor/handyman license; building permits via Development Services/MyBuildingPermit)source2026-11-02
WABellevuecountyKing Countysource2026-11-02
WABellinghambusiness licenseCity of Bellingham business license (city endorsement on WA state business license via DOR Business Licensing Service)source2026-11-02
WABellinghamcontractor licenseNone found (no city/county contractor or handyman license; state L&I registration only; building permits per jobsite)source2026-11-02
WABellinghamcountyWhatcom Countysource2026-11-02
WACarnationbusiness licenseCity of Carnation business license (city endorsement via WA DOR Business Licensing Service)source2026-11-02
WACarnationcontractor licenseNone found (no city/county contractor or handyman license; state L&I registration only; building permits per jobsite)source2026-11-02
WACarnationcountyKing Countysource2026-11-02
WAClark Countybusiness licenseNo Clark County general business license (Clark County is not among the WA DOR county endorsements, which list only Asotin and Franklin counties); cities in the county (e.g., Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground) issue their …source2026-11-02
WAClark Countycontractor licenseNone found (no county contractor/handyman registration; state L&I registration; building permits via Clark County Community Development for unincorporated areas)source2026-11-02
WAClark CountycountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
WADuPontbusiness licenseCity of DuPont business license (city endorsement via WA DOR Business Licensing Service)source2026-11-02
WADuPontcontractor licenseNone found (no city/county contractor or handyman license; state L&I registration only; building permits per jobsite)source2026-11-02
WADuPontcountyPierce Countysource2026-11-02
WAEverettbusiness licenseCity of Everett Business License (EMC ch. 3.19), applied for via FileLocal-WA.govsource2026-11-02
WAEverettcontractor licenseNone found (no city contractor/handyman license; building permits separate)source2026-11-02
WAEverettcountySnohomish Countysource2026-11-02
WAFederal Waybusiness licenseCity of Federal Way business license (city endorsement via WA DOR Business Licensing Service)source2026-11-02
WAFederal Waycontractor licenseNone found (no city/county contractor or handyman license; state L&I registration only; building permits per jobsite)source2026-11-02
WAFederal WaycountyKing Countysource2026-11-02
WAFircrestbusiness licenseCity of Fircrest business license (city endorsement via WA DOR Business Licensing Service)source2026-11-02
WAFircrestcontractor licenseNone found (no city/county contractor or handyman license; state L&I registration only; building permits per jobsite)source2026-11-02
WAFircrestcountyPierce Countysource2026-11-02
WAIsland Countybusiness licenseNo Island County general business license (not among WA DOR county endorsements: only Asotin and Franklin). City endorsements in Oak Harbor, Langley, Coupeville via WA DOR BLSsource2026-11-02
WAIsland Countycontractor licenseNone found (no county contractor/handyman registration; building permits through Island County Planning & Community Development for unincorporated areas)source2026-11-02
WAIsland CountycountyIsland Countysource2026-11-02
WAKennewickbusiness licenseCity of Kennewick business license (city endorsement via WA DOR Business Licensing Service)source2026-11-02
WAKennewickcontractor licenseNone found (no city/county contractor or handyman license; state L&I registration only; building permits per jobsite)source2026-11-02
WAKennewickcountyBenton Countysource2026-11-02
WAKentbusiness licenseCity of Kent General Business License (KCC ch. 5.01), via FileLocal-WA.gov or city countersource2026-11-02
WAKentcontractor licenseNone found (no city contractor/handyman license; KCC 5.01.020(E)(3)(d),(f) treats repairs/maintenance/installation in Kent as engaging in business for the general license)source2026-11-02
WAKentcountyKing Countysource2026-11-02
WAKing Countybusiness licenseNo general King County business licensesource2026-11-02
WAKing Countycontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WAKing CountycountyKing Countysource2026-11-02
WALaceybusiness licenseCity of Lacey business license (endorsement via WA DOR BLS / MyDOR)source2026-11-02
WALaceycontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WALaceycountyThurston Countysource2026-11-02
WALakewoodbusiness licenseCity of Lakewood business license endorsementsource2026-11-02
WALakewoodcontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WALakewoodcountyPierce Countysource2026-11-02
WAOlympiabusiness licenseCity of Olympia business license endorsementsource2026-11-02
WAOlympiacontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WAOlympiacountyThurston Countysource2026-11-02
WAOnalaskabusiness licenseNone (no city; Lewis County has no general business license)source2026-11-02
WAOnalaskacontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WAOnalaskacountyLewis Countysource2026-11-02
WAPierce Countybusiness licenseNo general Pierce County business licensesource2026-11-02
WAPierce Countycontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WAPierce CountycountyPierce Countysource2026-11-02
WAPullmanbusiness licenseCity of Pullman business license endorsementsource2026-11-02
WAPullmancontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WAPullmancountyWhitman Countysource2026-11-02
WARentonbusiness licenseCity of Renton Business Licensesource2026-11-02
WARentoncontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WARentoncountyKing Countysource2026-11-02
WARichlandbusiness licenseCity of Richland business license endorsementsource2026-11-02
WARichlandcontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WARichlandcountyBenton Countysource2026-11-02
WASeattlebusiness licenseSeattle Business License Tax Certificatesource2026-11-02
WASeattlecontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WASeattlecountyKing Countysource2026-11-02
WASkagit Countybusiness licenseNo Skagit County business licensesource2026-11-02
WASkagit Countycontractor licenseNone localsource2026-11-02
WASkagit CountycountySkagit Countysource2026-11-02
WASnohomishbusiness licenseCity of Snohomish business license (city endorsement via DOR Business Licensing Service)source2026-11-02
WASnohomishcontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WASnohomishcountySnohomish Countysource2026-11-02
WASpokanebusiness licenseCity of Spokane General Business Registration/License (DOR BLS city endorsement)source2026-11-02
WASpokanecontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WASpokanecountySpokane Countysource2026-11-02
WASpokane Valleybusiness licenseCity of Spokane Valley business license (DOR BLS city endorsement)source2026-11-02
WASpokane Valleycontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WASpokane ValleycountySpokane Countysource2026-11-02
WAStevensonbusiness licenseCity of Stevenson general business license (city endorsement), filed through the Washington Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service. Required for every business located in the city or doing business there. $10 t…source2026-11-02
WAStevensoncountySkamania Countysource2026-11-02
WATacomabusiness licenseCity of Tacoma business license (Tax & License; city also levies B&O tax)source2026-11-02
WATacomacontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WATacomacountyPierce Countysource2026-11-02
WAThurston Countybusiness licenseThurston County Auditor county business licenses apply only to listed regulated types (antique dealer, peddler, secondhand, itinerant, etc.); none for contractors/handymensource2026-11-02
WAThurston Countycontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WAThurston CountycountyThurston Countysource2026-11-02
WATumwaterbusiness licenseCity of Tumwater business license (DOR BLS city endorsement)source2026-11-02
WATumwatercontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WATumwatercountyThurston Countysource2026-11-02
WAUniversity Placebusiness licenseCity of University Place business license (DOR BLS city endorsement)source2026-11-02
WAUniversity Placecontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WAUniversity PlacecountyPierce Countysource2026-11-02
WAVancouverbusiness licenseCity of Vancouver business license (DOR BLS city endorsement)source2026-11-02
WAVancouvercontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WAVancouvercountyClark Countysource2026-11-02
WAWenatcheebusiness licenseCity of Wenatchee business license (DOR BLS endorsement; needs city Fire/Community Development/Environmental approval)source2026-11-02
WAWenatcheecontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WAWenatcheecountyChelan Countysource2026-11-02
WAYakimabusiness licenseCity of Yakima business license (DOR BLS city endorsement)source2026-11-02
WAYakimacontractor licenseNone at city level (WA contractor registration is state L&I, RCW 18.27)source2026-11-02
WAYakimacountyYakima Countysource2026-11-02
WIAppletonbusiness licenseNone (no general business license). Commercial Solicitation License from City Clerk only if soliciting door-to-door.source2026-11-02
WIAppletoncontractor licenseNo city contractor license; residential contractors must hold state (DSPS) registration; city issues permits (Inspection Division, 920-832-6411)source2026-11-02
WIAppletoncountyOutagamie Countysource2026-11-02
WIEau Clairebusiness licenseNo general business license. City's 2026 Fee & License Schedule lists only specific business licenses (amusement devices, cigarette, house mover, cabaret, alcohol, direct seller, pool hall, theatre, tree trimmer, vehicle…source2026-11-02
WIEau Clairecontractor licenseNo city contractor license; permits require state (DSPS) certificationsource2026-11-02
WIEau ClairecountyEau Claire County and Chippewa Countysource2026-11-02
WIKenoshabusiness licenseNo general business license seen; the City Clerk-Treasurer licenses specific regulated activities (pets, alcohol, etc.)source2026-11-02
WIKenoshacontractor licenseNo city general contractor license. The city requires state DSPS credentials on permits: Dwelling Contractor Certification + Dwelling Contractor Qualifier for 1-2 family work. For HVAC, the city accepts a Wisconsin HVAC …source2026-11-02
WIKenoshacountyKenosha Countysource2026-11-02
WIMadisonbusiness licenseNo general City of Madison business license for handyman services found; city licenses specific activities only (e.g. weights & measures sales devices)source2026-11-02
WIMadisoncontractor licenseNo city contractor/handyman license; city Building Inspection directs consumers to State of Wisconsin (DSPS LicensE) contractor credentials; contractors need an online account in the city permit portal (Accela/ELAM) to p…source2026-11-02
WIMadisoncountyDane Countysource2026-11-02
WIMilwaukeecontractor licenseHome Improvement Contractor License (MCO 95-14)source2026-11-02
WIMilwaukeecountyMilwaukee Countysource2026-11-02
WIOshkoshbusiness licenseNo general city business license found; City Clerk issues only specific regulated licenses (liquor/fermented malt, operator/bartender, tobacco/vaping, taxi, room tax permit, etc.)source2026-11-02
WIOshkoshcontractor licenseNo city contractor registration; the city's contractor license page requires only the state DSPS Dwelling Contractor + Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credentials to pull 1-2 family permitssource2026-11-02
WIOshkoshcountyWinnebago Countysource2026-11-02
WIWashington CountycountyWashington Countysource2026-11-02
WIWaukeshabusiness licenseNo general business license. Clerk/Treasurer issues only specific licenses (alcohol, amusement devices, bartender, billiards, bowling, tobacco, skating rink, juke box, junk dealer, private alarm system, rooming house, se…source2026-11-02
WIWaukeshacontractor licenseNo general city contractor license; Public Works requires a Concrete Contractor application + bond and a Drainlayer application + bond for work in city right-of-way/sewer connectionssource2026-11-02
WIWaukeshacountyWaukesha Countysource2026-11-02