How to Get a General Contractor License — Requirements by State

How to Get a General Contractor License — Requirements by State — comparison by state

State	License required	Tiers	Exam	Fees	Insurance / bond	Renewal	Reciprocity
Alabama	yes	A - Not to exceed $100,000.00, B - Not to exceed 250,000.00, C - Not to exceed 500,000.00, D - Not to exceed 1,000,000.00, E - Not to exceed 3,000,000.00, U - Unlimited	Psychological Services Inc. (PSI) — all applicants must pass the Alabama Business and Project Management and/or any Trade Examination(s) as required by the Board. All primes must also take a Business and Law Exam administered by PSI. NASCLA acceptance is not stated in the sources reviewed.	New Prime Contractor application: $300.00 (non-refundable, non-transferable); Renewal: $200.00; Late penalty (if renewed more than 90 days after expiration): $50.00; Subcontractor application: $150.00; Reclassification / classification change / reciprocity verification fee: up to $75.00; Inactive status fee: $200.00.	Proof of current liability insurance must be submitted with the application (name of insured must match the applicant; certificate holder must be listed as the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors, 445 Dexter Ave, Suite 3060, Montgomery, AL 36104). All applicants must have a minimum net worth and working capital of $10,000.00. A line of credit from a state or federal charter bank or savings association may be used to increase working capital to the same level of the applicant's net worth once the minimum requirements are met. A bond acceptable to the board may be furnished equal in amount to negative working capital or net worth plus such amount to satisfy the requested bid limit.	12 months (each license expires 12 months following issuance or renewal).	Reciprocity agreements with Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina (State Board of Electrical Contractors), and Tennessee. Applicants must be licensed for 1 calendar year (still in good standing) with the same classification being requested in Alabama. The Qualifying Party for Alabama must be the same as the Qualifying Party for the reciprocal state. NASCLA acceptance is not stated in the sources reviewed.
Arizona	yes	General Commercial (A, B-1, B-2), Specialty Commercial (C), General Residential (B, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-10), Specialty Residential (R), General Dual (KA, KB-1, KB-2, KE, KO), Specialty Dual (CR)	SRE exam administered by Gmetrix ($61); trade exams administered by PSI ($66). NASCLA Commercial General Building Exam accepted in lieu of AZ ROC trade exam for KB-1/B-1 and KB-2/B-2 classifications ($106 + $30 transcript). NASCLA Electrical Examination Program accepted in lieu of AZ ROC trade exam for CR-11, C-11, and R-11 Electrical classifications ($116).	New license application fees (two-year license): General Commercial (A, B-1, B-2): $200 application + $580 license = $780. Specialty Commercial (C): $100 + $480 = $580. General Residential (B, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-10): $180 + $320 + $370 Recovery Fund = $870. Specialty Residential (R): $80 + $270 + $370 = $720. General Dual (KA, KB-1, KB-2): $200 + $480 + $370 = $1,050. Specialty Dual (CR): $100 + $380 + $370 = $850. Renewal fees (two-year): General Commercial $580, Specialty Commercial $480, General Residential $320 + $270 = $590, Specialty Residential $270 + $270 = $540, General Dual $480 + $270 = $750, Specialty Dual $380 + $270 = $650. Examination fees: SRE $61 (Gmetrix), trade exam $66 (PSI), NASCLA Commercial $106 + $30 transcript, NASCLA Electrical $116. Other fees: change qualifying party $100, change name $30, affidavit request $10.00.	License bond required (Bond Form RC-L-220D); specific bond amount not specified in the sources reviewed. Recovery Fund Assessment of $370 (new) or $270 (renewal) applies to residential and dual licenses pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1152, paid as assessment or via CD/Cash bonds.	Biennial (two-year) license.	NASCLA Commercial General Building Exam accepted for KB-1/B-1 and KB-2/B-2 classifications in lieu of AZ ROC trade exam. NASCLA Electrical Examination Program accepted for CR-11, C-11, and R-11 Electrical classifications. Trade exam may be waived under R4-9-106(E) for qualifying parties currently or previously qualifying in same/comparable classification within preceding five years; out-of-state waiver request form (RC-L-200G) available. No specific bilateral reciprocity agreements were identified in the sources reviewed.
Arkansas	yes	Restricted Commercial license (projects less than $750,000), Unrestricted Commercial license (projects of any size)	Arkansas Business and Law test, administered by a Board-approved testing service; scheduling details are provided after the application is approved. The Board's published rules do not name NASCLA acceptance.	Commercial New Application filing fee: $100.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE). New: $100.00 (Once). Renewal: $50.00 (Annually). Late Fee: $50.00 (Once).	Fully executed $10,000.00 Contractor's Bond (in Principal Name & EIN as registered with the Secretary of State) is required for licensure. If the applicant has one or more employees, Worker's Compensation insurance coverage is required. Net worth requirements (per Rules Act 150 224-25-6): $50,000 for the Building classification (with $25,000 in cash in the bank) or $5,000 for a specialty classification (with $2,500 in cash in the bank). A Bond in Lieu of Financial Statement is permitted but does not replace the $10,000 Contractors Surety Bond.	Annually (Renewal fee $50.00).	The sources describe a Temporary Commercial License (and Temporary Residential Builder/Remodeler/Home Improvement licenses) available to contractors that have a CURRENT out-of-state contractor's license (or that can provide references on Board-provided forms); the temporary license is valid for 90 days once issued. Full reciprocity / NASCLA acceptance is not specified in the sources reviewed.
California	yes	General engineering contractor, General building contractor, Specialty contractor	No	Per the fee schedule in Bus. & Prof. Code ch. 9: original license application fee $450 (single classification); initial license fee $200 (individual owner, active or inactive); additional classification $230. Confirm current amounts on the CSLB fee page — the statute authorizes periodic adjustment.	Workers' compensation insurance coverage is required to be valid and current (per Section 3700.5 of the Labor Code, referenced in BPC §7011.4). Specific surety bond, liability insurance, or net-worth dollar amounts for general-contractor applicants are not specified in the sources reviewed.	Biennial — licenses expire two years from the last day of the month of issuance (Bus. & Prof. Code ch. 9).	No blanket reciprocity. Under Bus. & Prof. Code § 7065.4 the registrar may accept, case-by-case, the qualifications of a contractor licensed in a similar classification in another state that grants California licensees the same treatment.
Florida	yes	Certified General Contractor, Registered General Contractor	not specified in the sources reviewed	Statutory caps per Fla. Stat. § 489.109: initial application fee up to $150 (combined with examination cost up to $350); initial certification fee and renewal fee up to $250 each; registration application up to $100 with initial registration/renewal up to $200. Exact current amounts are set by board rule — confirm on the DBPR CILB application.	General contractors must maintain public liability and property damage insurance — minimums $300,000 liability / $50,000 property damage (Fla. Admin. Code r. 61G4-15.003) — and demonstrate financial responsibility per the CILB.	Biennial — certificates and registrations must be renewed every 2 years (Fla. Stat. § 489.115).	The board page references 'Reciprocity and Substantially Equivalent Exams' and 'Endorsement and Substantially Equivalent Exams'; NASCLA acceptance is not mentioned for the general contractor classification in the sources reviewed.
Georgia	yes	General Contractor (Commercial General Contractor), General Contractor Limited Tier	Examination approved by the General Contractor Division. NASCLA transcripts can be submitted if already taken (indicating NASCLA acceptance).	Per the board fee schedule: exam application $200 (+$10 processing fee added to each application, effective March 2022); reciprocity application $200 + $10; reinstatement $300 + $10.	General liability insurance of not less than $500,000; workers' compensation insurance as required by Georgia law; minimum net worth affirmation of $150,000.	Biennial renewal by June 30 of even-numbered years. The application page states the late renewal period is July 1 – July 31; the Board's main page states for 2026 the late renewal period is July 1, 2026 to August 15, 2026.	Reciprocity available for applicants holding a current, equivalent license obtained by Examination in Louisiana or Mississippi. NASCLA transcripts may also be submitted if available.
Hawaii	yes	—	Prometric — 'The contractors licensing examinations are administered by a professional testing service, Prometric (fka Thomson Prometric)' (Board application requirements, rev. 10/25). Part I Business & Law and Part II Trade for most classifications.	$50 non-refundable application fee per application filed (additional fees assessed after Board approval and passage of the examination). Biennial renewal fees: Contractor (CT) Entity – active status $338.00; Contractor (CT) Sole Proprietor – active status $338.00; Contractor (CT) RME – active status $208.00; Contractor (CT) ALL – inactive status $160.00. Cost to Restore (late renewal): Contractor (CT) Entity – active status $388.00; Contractor (CT) Sole Proprietor – active status $388.00; Contractor (CT) RME – active status $258.00; Contractor (CT) ALL – inactive status $210.00.	Licensees must maintain liability insurance per HAR ch. 16-77: bodily injury liability of $100,000 each person / $300,000 each occurrence, and property damage liability of $50,000 each occurrence. The application also requires a financial statement and a credit report, and renewal requires a current DOTAX tax clearance within 6 months.	Biennial – licenses must be renewed by September 30 of every even-numbered year. The licensing period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028 is referenced. Licenses not renewed by the expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.	not specified in the sources reviewed
Louisiana	yes	Commercial (Major, Subclassification, Specialty) — examples: Building Construction, Highway/Street/Bridge Construction, Heavy Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Hazardous Materials, Residential (Major, Subclassification, Specialty), Mold Remediation, Home Improvement (registration, not a license)	PSI (https://test-takers.psiexams.com/lacon/test). Most major and subclassifications require a Trade Exam; some classifications accept a Credential in lieu of a trade exam (e.g., Plumbing, Asbestos, Landscaping, mold remediation training certificate). NASCLA acceptance is not mentioned in the sources reviewed.	Statutory caps under RS 37:2156: Examination fee $50.00; License fee $100.00; Renewal fee $100.00; Delinquent fee $50.00; Home improvement fee $50.00. Board may assess an additional surcharge of not more than four hundred dollars for non-Louisiana-domiciled contractors (RS 37:2156). An optional additional fee of $100.00 per year may be elected on each license renewal for accredited public university/community college schools of construction management or construction technology.	Residential, Mold Remediation, and Home Improvement applicants/registrants must submit certificates of General Liability and Workers' Compensation (no exceptions/exemptions). Minimum General Liability: Residential $100,000; Home Improvement $100,000; Mold Remediation $50,000. Commercial applicants are NOT required to submit certificates of insurance to LSLBC (certificates must still be submitted by the insurance agent to insurance@lslbc.gov for the other license types). Note: Pursuant to Act 757 of the 2026 Legislative Session, effective 8/1/2026, insurance requirements for Residential construction and its subclassifications, mold remediation, and home improvement applicants will change.	Licenses expire on the anniversary of the date the license was originally issued. Licensees may elect 1-, 2-, or 3-year renewal terms; licenses dependent on insurance or certifications are not eligible for multiple-year renewal. A 15-day grace period after expiration allows renewal without penalty; after 15 days a delinquent fee of up to $50.00 applies. A license not renewed within one year of expiration is no longer eligible for renewal and a new application is required.	A Verification of License form is accepted for companies requesting reciprocity from a reciprocal state for a commercial or residential license. The sources reviewed do not name the specific reciprocal states or address NASCLA reciprocity.
Michigan	yes	—	Exam fees are established by Michigan statute (MCL 338.2239), covering a complete builder/maintenance & alteration contractor examination ($50.00), a law and rules portion ($30.00), a practice or trades portion ($30.00), and a salesperson examination ($30.00). The sources reviewed do not identify a specific exam provider or state that a NASCLA-recognized exam is accepted.	Application processing fee $15.00 (MCL 338.2239). Examination fees per the statute's fee table: complete builder or maintenance-and-alteration contractor examination 50.00; law and rules portion 30.00; practice or trades portion 30.00; salesperson examination 30.00; examination review 20.00; license fee 50.00 per year (60.00 per year for the first license cycle after the 2023 amendment). Individual Residential Builder license fee: $195.00 (Relicensure $185.00; Veteran fee waived). Individual Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license fee: $195.00 (Relicensure $185.00; Veteran fee waived).	not specified in the sources reviewed	The statute references a "3-year license cycle" and lists per-year license fees, indicating a triennial (3-year) renewal cycle is the structure contemplated in MCL 338.2239; the exact renewal cadence is not specified in the sources reviewed.	not specified in the sources reviewed
Mississippi	yes	Building (Major), Electrical (Major), Heavy (Major), Highway (Major), Mechanical (Major), Municipal (Major), Specialty classifications	PSI (all exams administered by PSI). All applicants must take a Law and Business Management exam; a trade exam is also required when applicable. Applicants for the major classifications of Building Construction or Electrical may choose the Mississippi state exam OR the NASCLA national accredited exam. The Fire Sprinkler qualifier must hold a NICET Level III certification.	Commercial Application (1 classification): $400.00; Commercial License – Additional Classification: $100.00; Commercial License Renewal: $400.00; Commercial License Renewal – Late Fee: $50.00; Commercial License – Name Change: $50.00; Commercial Fee (To make license Inactive): $25.00; Commercial Fee (To reactivate license): $25.00; Duplicate Commercial License Fee: $50.00; Reciprocity/Verification of License: $25.00; Request for Waiver of Exam: $50.00; Request for Oral Examination: $50.00; Request for Change in Qualifying Party: $25.00; Public Information Requests (copying records): $0.50/pg.; Public Information Requests (administrative time/shipping & handling): $25.00; Mailing List (all active contractors): $500.00; Returned Check Fee: $40.00.	General liability insurance: minimum $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate (MSBOC must be listed as certificate holder). Workers' compensation insurance required if applicant has 5 or more employees. Reviewed or audited financial statement prepared and signed by a CPA within the last 12 months is required (a compilation will not be accepted). Net worth must be at least $50,000 for a major classification applicant, and at least $20,000 for all other applicants.	Annual. "All original certificates and shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance." Renewal notices will be email-only beginning in 2026.	MSBOC has reciprocity agreements for waiver of the trade exam with: Alabama General Contractors Board, Alabama Electrical Board, Alabama Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board, Arkansas Contractor Licensing Board, Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors, and Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors (list truncated in source). A $50 fee is charged for EACH exam waived. Reciprocity applies to waiver of a trade exam only; it does not waive any other application requirements or Board review. Eligibility generally requires holding a license in a comparable classification (the earlier application version specified three consecutive years; the 2023 version does not repeat the three-year requirement). Applicants may also apply under the Military Family Freedom Act (Miss. Code Ann. §73-50-1) or the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act (Miss. Code Ann. §73-50-2). NASCLA national accredited exam is accepted in lieu of the MS state exam for the major classifications of Building Construction and Electrical.
Nevada	yes	monetary-limit license classification (per NRS 624.220 'Contractors; monetary limit on license; regulations'), master's license (additional qualifications per NRS 624.240)	PSI Licensure (PSI) — the NSCB has contracted with PSI to conduct the testing required for a contractor's license (NSCB licensing requirements). Exams per NRS 624.240; see PSI's candidate information bulletins for content outlines and fees.	Statutory caps per NRS 624.280: application fee up to $550; biennial license fee up to $900; examination fee up to $300. Exact current amounts are set by the NSCB — confirm on the board fee page.	NRS 624.270 is captioned 'Bond or deposit: Requirements; amount; conditions' and NRS 624.276 is captioned 'Bond and deposit: Additional requirements for contractors performing work concerning residential pools or spas,' but the specific bond/insurance/net-worth dollar amounts are not stated in the excerpts. No verbatim $ figure for surety bond, workers' compensation, or liability insurance is present in the sources reviewed.	Biennial fee cadence: the license fee is capped at $900 biennially (NRS 624.280); expiration, renewal, and automatic suspension for failure to renew are set by NRS 624.283. Confirm your specific expiration date with the NSCB.	NRS 624.242 is captioned 'License by endorsement to perform work on certain housing proj[ects]…' and NRS 624.241 references a 'Program for issuance of license in expedited manner.' NASCLA reciprocity or any specific bilateral reciprocity agreement was not specified in the sources reviewed.
North Carolina	yes	Limited – Up to $750,000.00 on any single project, Intermediate – Up to $1,500,000.00 on any single project, Unlimited – Not restricted as to the value of any single project	Not specified in the sources reviewed. §87-10(a1) refers only to 'an examination approved by the Board' and a fee paid to 'the Board or a provider contracted by the Board'; no specific exam vendor (e.g., NASCLA, Prometric), no separate business-and-law exam, and no NASCLA acceptance were identified in the excerpts.	Per §87-10(a1): examination fee not to exceed $100.00; unlimited license application fee not to exceed $125.00; intermediate license application fee $100.00; limited license application fee $75.00. All application and examination fees are nonrefundable.	No contractor bond, liability insurance, or net-worth dollar amount is specified in the sources reviewed. The only documented requirement is §87-10(a)(3): 'Provide evidence of financial responsibility as determined by the Board' (amount/measure left to the Board's discretion).	Annual — licenses must be renewed by December 31 for the following year, or the license expires (per the Board's 2026 Laws & Regulations publication). A license not renewed within 60 days after expiration becomes 'invalid'; after a 4-year lapse, reexamination is required and all new-license requirements must be met under G.S. 87-10.	North Carolina accepts, for reciprocity applicants, a passing exam from the applicant's home state or the NASCLA Accredited Examination — but every applicant must still pass the Board's North Carolina law, rule, and building code examination before licensure (21 NCAC 12A, per the Board's Laws & Regulations book).
North Dakota	yes	Class A - Over $500,000 per job (no limitation as to value), Class B - Up to $500,000 per job, Class C - Up to $300,000 per job, Class D - Up to $100,000 per job	No	Initial license fees: Class A $450; Class B $300; Class C $225; Class D $100. Renewal fees: Class A $90; Class B $60; Class C $45; Class D $30.	A certificate of liability insurance is required. Specific dollar amounts for insurance coverage or bond were not specified in the sources reviewed.	Annual - on or before March 1 of each year (contractor year runs March 2 through March 1).	Not specified in the sources reviewed for general contractors.
Oregon	yes	Residential contractor, Commercial contractor, Residential limited contractor, Residential or commercial developer, Commercial contractor key employee	CCB-approved testing service; the exam is based on the Oregon Contractor's Reference Manual and follows CCB-approved pre-license training (ORS 701.122). The CCB website lists the current provider.	Two-year contractor license fee $400 (raised from $325; applies to renewals from July 1, 2024 and new licenses from July 1, 2025, per the CCB fee announcement).	Set by endorsement (ORS 701.081/701.084): residential general contractor — $25,000 surety bond + general liability insurance of not less than $500,000; commercial general contractor level 1 — $80,000 bond + not less than $2 million liability; commercial general contractor level 2 — $25,000 bond + not less than $1 million liability. Workers' compensation required for contractors with employees.	Biennial: a license is valid for two years from the date of issuance (ORS 701.063). Two-year license fee $400. Residential contractors and key employees must complete continuing education for renewal (ORS 701.082/701.265).	not specified in the sources reviewed
South Carolina	yes	Group 1 — bids and jobs up to $100,000, Group 2 — bids and jobs up to $400,000, Group 3 — bids and jobs up to $1,000,000, Group 4 — bids and jobs up to $3,000,000, Group 5 — unlimited bids and jobs	PSI (technical exam + SC Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors exam). NASCLA transcripts accepted.	Initial License Fee: $350; Biennial Renewal Fee: $135; Late fees (per regulation): Up to 30 days: $100; 31-60 days: $150; 61-90 days: $200; Reinstatement: $350; Annual Inactive Certificate Status Fee: $10 per year for up to four years; Annual Inactive License Status Fee: $110 per year; Biennial Certificate Fee: $10; Replacement of lost/destroyed certificate: $10; Replacement of lost/destroyed license: $5.	Financial responsibility by license group (S.C. Code § 40-11-260; LLR group table): Group 1 — bids/jobs to $100,000, net worth $20,000 (or $10,000 working capital), surety bond option $20,000; Group 2 — $400,000 limit, net worth $60,000 (or $40,000 working capital), bond $60,000; Group 3 — $1,000,000 limit, net worth $150,000 (or $100,000 working capital), bond $150,000; Group 4 — $3,000,000 limit, net worth $250,000 (or $175,000 working capital), bond $250,000; Group 5 — unlimited, net worth $350,000 (or $250,000 working capital), bond $350,000. Shown by financial statement or surety bond.	Biennial. General Contractor Licenses expire October 31 in every even-numbered year.	Exam Waiver/Reciprocity available for applicants with a license in good standing in a jurisdiction that administered the reciprocating exam (see Technical Exam Waiver Agreement List). NASCLA transcripts accepted. CAGC/MASC certifications accepted for certain mechanical classifications (Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Heating) with specific issuance date requirements.
Tennessee	yes	BC-A — Residential Building, BC-A,b(sm) — Res/SmCom (Projects less than $750,000), BC-B — Commercial Building, BC-C — Industrial Building, BC — Residential/Commercial/Industrial, BC-B,C — Commercial/Industrial, BC-A/r — Restricted Residential Limited License (projects less than $125,000), CE — Electrical, CMC — Full Mechanical (Plumbing & HVAC, pre-approval required), CMC-A — Plumbing (pre-approval required), CMC-C — HVAC, CMC-D — Fire Sprinkler, LMC — Licensed Masonry Contractor (projects $100,000 or more), HC — Heavy Construction, HRA — Highway, Railroad & Airport, MU — Municipal Utility, Environmental, Specialties (landscaping, excavation, roofing, cell towers, solar panels, audio visual, etc.)	Current vendor: PSI (each exam $57.00). Beginning July 1, 2026, Prov will begin administering the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors trade exams (PSI will continue currently scheduled exams through September 2026). Applicants must take the Tennessee 'Business and Law' exam plus a trade exam for certain license classifications. Tennessee accepts the NASCLA National Commercial exam.	Application fee: $250.00 (license issued for two (2) years). Each exam cost is $57.00 (PSI). Pre-approval request fee for the plumbing CMC-A or full mechanical CMC exam: $50.	Bonding is not required to obtain a contractor's license. Proof of insurance required: General Liability and Workers' Compensation (employer may register for an exemption); Certificate of Insurance must be in the same name as on the financial statement with the Board listed as certificate holder. Financial-statement/financial-capacity requirement: a 'Reviewed' financial statement is required to obtain a monetary limit of $3,000,000 or less; an 'Audited' financial statement is required to obtain a monetary limit more than $3,000,001 to Unlimited. A 'Guaranty Agreement' with a supplemental personal/parent financial statement or a Board-format 'Bond' is required when providing a 'cash' financial statement with little or no fixed assets. New Contractors' Surety Bond option (available beginning July 1, 2026) may be used as an alternative to a CPA-reviewed or CPA-audited financial statement; the surety bond must be in an amount equal to at least 50% of the monetary limit requested.	License is issued for two (2) years (Application fee is $250.00 and issued for two (2) years).	Reciprocity is granted as a trade-exam waiver only; the applicant must still obtain a Tennessee license. Trade exam waiver agreements with: Alabama (General, Electrical, Residential, HVAC), Arkansas (Commercial/Residential Building only), Louisiana (Residential, Commercial, Electrical, Mechanical), Mississippi (Commercial Building and Electrical), Ohio (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC), South Carolina Commercial Contractors Licensing Board (Commercial only — Building, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing), and West Virginia (Residential, Commercial, Industrial Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Masonry). Tennessee also accepts the NASCLA National Commercial exam. The waiver applies only to Contractors licensed with the Board, not to Home Improvement, LLE, or LLP programs.
Utah	yes	B100 General Contractor, R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor, E100 General Engineering Contractor, P200 General Plumbing Contractor, P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor, E200 General Electrical Contractor, E201 Residential Electrical Contractor	Utah Business & Law Exam through DOPL's authorized exam provider (see DOPL's contracting pages for the current provider). The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractors exam is an accepted alternative qualifier path.	Per the DOPL fee schedule, the Primary classification Contractor fee is $175.00 application and $128.00 renewal (the same amounts apply to General/Residential Electrical, General/Residential Plumbing, and HVAC contractor classifications). Handyman exemption filing: $45.00 application / $45.00 renewal. Qualifier fees on the application run $50.00 per qualifier, plus a $20 registration fee for each owner owning less than 8%. Additional minor fees (e-library surcharge, corporation conversion, ownership lists, CE course approval) are listed on the DOPL fee schedule.	General liability insurance is required with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing listed as the certificate holder, with a minimum of $1,000,000 for each incident and $3,000,000 in total, covering all scope of work for the license for the entire duration of active licensure (per Utah Admin. Rule R156-55a-302d). A bond may be required prior to license issuance; bond criteria and amounts are set by Utah Code § 58-55-306 and Utah Admin Rule R156-55a-602 (specific dollar amounts not specified in the sources reviewed).	Biennial: contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years (DOPL renewal page); renewal fee $128.00 for the Primary classification. Utah contractors need 6 CE hours per cycle, 3 of which must be taught live.	Licensure by endorsement is available for applicants currently licensed as a contractor in a state, territory, or district of the United States, with at least one (1) year of active licensed experience in a similar scope of practice; company ownership of at least 50% must be the same and no more than 50% may have changed in the last year. NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractors Exam is accepted in lieu of the experience requirement. No bilateral reciprocity agreements beyond endorsement are named in the sources reviewed.
Virginia	yes	Class A - no monetary limits (required for single contracts of $150,000+ or $1 million+ total in any 12-month period), Class B - single contracts of $30,000 up to $150,000, or $250,000 up to $1 million total in any 12-month period, Class C - single contracts over $1,000 but under $30,000, and under $250,000 total in any 12-month period	PSI (855-340-3910). Required exams: Class A – Advanced, General and Virginia; Class B – General and Virginia; Class C applicants may not require exams. NASCLA Contractors Guide is referenced (acceptance not explicitly stated in sources).	Initial License application fees (18VAC50-22-100): Class A $400, Class B $380, Class C $235, Temporary $60, RBEA Firm $240. Change of Designated Employee $125, Change of Qualified Individual $125, Addition of Classification or Specialty $125. Plus a $25 Recovery Fund assessment with each initial license application. Exam fees (paid to PSI): $40 one portion, $72 two portions, $85 three portions, $85 QI specialty exam. For Commercial Building (CBC) or Commercial Improvement (CIC) ONLY, application fee is $360 for Class A, $345 for Class B and $210 for Class C. Effective July 1, 2026, certain fees include a separate Technology Fee of $7.25 per year. A $50 service charge for dishonored checks.	Class A applicants must show net worth/equity of at least $45,000 and Class B at least $15,000 (financial statement, CPA review, or CPA audit); in lieu of the net-worth requirement, the firm may obtain a $50,000 surety bond on the board's bond form (18VAC50-22-50/-60). No net-worth requirement for Class C.	Biennial: licenses expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued (18VAC50-22-110). Renewal fees (18VAC50-22-140): Class A $270, Class B $260, Class C $220, plus a $30 Recovery Fund assessment with each renewal. Renewal must be received within 30 days of expiration; the license is not valid during that grace period.	The application references reviewing a current license for 'reciprocity' (Certification/Letter of Good Standing required). NASCLA Contractors Guide and online visual aid are referenced; NASCLA acceptance not explicitly stated in the sources reviewed.
Washington	yes	General Contractor, Specialty Contractor	No	Issuance/renewal/reregistration: $150.20; Reinstatement: $70.90; Duplicate certificate: $16.50; Certified letter: $33.80; Service of process: $66.20; Refund processing: $33.00; Document copies: $2.40 per copy, maximum $37.00 per file	Surety bond: $30,000 for general contractors. General liability insurance: $200,000 public liability and $50,000 property damage, OR $250,000 combined single limit. (Alternative to bond: assignment of savings in the same amount.)	2 years from date of issuance, renewal, or reregistration	No reciprocity or NASCLA acceptance was identified in the sources reviewed.
West Virginia	yes	General Building, Residential, Electrical, Piping, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Protection, HVAC, Multi-Family, Masonry, Sprinkler & Fire Protection	ProV, Inc. (866) 720-7768, www.provexam.com; West Virginia business and law examination required; the Board will also review Exam Score Reports from other Commonwealths, States, and Accredited National Testing Organizations, including their Business & Law Exams, for a current Full-Time Employee or member of Responsible Management.	Annual license fee: $90. Annual license fee for a sole proprietorship engaging in business only as an electrical contractor (where the sole proprietor/owner holds an electrician's license under W. Va. Code §29-3B-1 et seq. and provides proof): $20. Late renewal penalty (renewal received/postmarked more than 15 calendar days after expiration): $25. Duplicate license fee: $10.	Workers' Compensation coverage (proof required for all employees working in West Virginia; contact Office of the Insurance Commissioner Employer Coverage Unit at (304) 558-6279 Ext. 1202). Unemployment Compensation coverage (proof required for all employees working in West Virginia; contact Workforce West Virginia at (304) 558-2451). General Liability Insurance required (if exempt from WV coverage, proof of out-of-state coverage must be submitted). A Wage Bond Status Affidavit must be submitted with the application; commercial construction work with employees requires verification of wage bond status with the Division of Labor Wage & Hour Section at (304) 558-7890.	Annual. The Board provides each license holder with a renewal notice at least 30 calendar days in advance of the license's expiration date. A late penalty of $25 applies if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 calendar days after the expiration date.	Reciprocity/Exam-Score-Review applications are available for: Alabama (HVAC); North Carolina (Electrical); Ohio (Electrical or HVAC or MH Installer or Plumbing; also MH); Tennessee (Electrical or General Building or HVAC or Masonry or Multi-Family or Plumbing or Residential or Sprinkler & Fire Protection). The Board also reviews other Commonwealth, State, and Accredited National Testing Organization Exam Score Reports (including their Business & Law Exams) for a current Full-Time Employee or member of Responsible Management, on a case-by-case determination by the Commissioner.