City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL)
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Licenses
We track the following licenses with the City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

Chicago Elevator Mechanic Contractor License
More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Due: | Annually |
Chicago General Contractor License
More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by Class: |
Due: | Annually 90 days prior to expiration date |
Chicago Journeyman Plumber License
More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Chicago Plumber's Apprentice License
More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Chicago Plumbing Contractor License
More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually |
Chicago Supervising Electrician License
Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Supervising Electrician License - Application for Examination |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Exam Application Fee: $70 |
Notes: | Exam is only offered two times per year, and must be taken in person in Hillside, Illinois. |
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