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Handyman License Requirements in Moore, OK

By , Founder of Bulletproof Handyman · Oklahoma rules checked November 2, 2026 · Moore local rules checked November 10, 2026

Besides the City Clerk business license (GovBuilt portal), Moore requires contractor registration for general contractors, roofing, utility and building-trade contractors and permitting for fence/pool/sign contractors via mooreok.govbuilt.com; questions 405-793-5051.

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Moore requirements

Besides the City Clerk business license (GovBuilt portal), Moore requires contractor registration for general contractors, roofing, utility and building-trade contractors and permitting for fence/pool/sign contractors via mooreok.govbuilt.com; questions 405-793-5051.

Source link: cityofmoore.com · mooreok.govbuilt.com · cityofmoore.com · checked November 2, 2026

Local business license

Depends

  • Name: City of Moore Business License (listed business types only)
  • Applies when: A handyman business is not among the listed types; the page says businesses also need a Certificate of Occupancy permit
  • Trigger: Operating one of the listed business types: alcohol/adult beverage, food service, commercial medical marijuana, tattoo, massage, pawnbroker, entertainment
  • Office: City Clerk, City of Moore; questions 405-793-5051; applications through the city's online portal
"In addition to a Certificate of Occupancy Permit, many businesses in Moore must also obtain a City Business License. Please refer to the full list of business types that require a license below."

Source: cityofmoore.com · checked November 10, 2026

Local contractor or handyman license

Depends

  • Name: Contractor Registration (General Contractor / Building Trade / Fence etc.)
  • Applies when: CONDITIONAL
  • Trigger: performing permitted construction/trade work in Moore
"Contractor Registration: General Contractor Registration - Roofing Contractor Registration - Utility Contractor Registration - Fence Contractor Permitting - Swimming Pool Contractor Permitting - Sign Contractor Permitting - Building Trade Contractors Registration/Permitting"

Source: mooreok.govbuilt.com · checked November 2, 2026

County: Cleveland County

The Oklahoma rule

Regulator: Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) - trade licensing/registration; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) - statewide codes

No statewide general license
Oklahoma

Not 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, licensed/registered trade work.' No dollar-value handyman exemption from trade licensing found.

What counts toward it: other: not applicable - no state general/handyman license, so no dollar threshold; trade work requires a CIB license/registration regardless of job size

"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, licensed/registered trade work. Further, local jurisdictions should be contacted for any local requirements."

Source: oklahoma.gov · checked November 2, 2026

State registration

No 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 and HB 3800 (2026)): grandfathering window Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 1, 2028; after Jan 1, 2028 residential roofing requires the endorsement incl. a PSI exam; endorsement fee $230 initial / $100 renewal; 4 hrs CE annually. Commercial roofing endorsement separate.

Source: oklahoma.gov · checked November 2, 2026

Insurance and bond

Roofing 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 or exemption affidavit. No general-contractor insurance/bond at state level.

Source: oklahoma.gov · oklahoma.gov · checked November 2, 2026

Forming an LLC in Oklahoma

State filing fee: $100.

Source: sos.ok.gov · checked November 2, 2026

What to do, in order

  1. Read the Oklahoma rule and confirm with Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) - trade licensing/registration; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) - statewide codes.
  2. Line up the Moore items listed on this page.
  3. Get your insurance and rate in place before the first paid job.

Nearby places

Rules change. This page shows what official sources said on the dates above. It is not legal advice.