City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (IN)


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Contact Information

Physical address:
200 E. Washington Street Suite 107
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Phone: (317) 327-1291

Web: Home Name search
Email: contractors@indy.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (IN) 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.

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Indianapolis/Marion County Electrical Contractor License

Agency:City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than 
    • $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage OR; 
    • $500,000 for any occurrence relative to which there is injury or death to 1 or more persons AND
    • $100,000 property damage
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • The Consolidated City of Indianapolis must be named as an additional assured party
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 surety bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

Electrical Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 business license fee + $377 license holder fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder fees will apply
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

Electrical Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 business renewal fee + $247 license holder renewal fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder renewal fees will apply
Due:

Biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years

Required Attachments:

Indianapolis/Marion County General Contractor License

Agency:City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than
    • $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage OR; 
    • $500,000 for any occurrence relative to which there is injury or death to 1 or more persons AND
    • $100,000 property damage
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • The Consolidated City of Indianapolis must be named as an additional assured party
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 surety bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration
General Contractor License

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

General Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 license fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Fees are prorated based on the date of application
Original Ink:Not required
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of Business Registration
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Authorized Agent Application, if applicable

Registration Renewal
Renewal Contractors License

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

General Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 license renewal fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Fees are prorated based on the date of application
Due:

Biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years

Original Ink:Not required
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of Business Registration
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Authorized Agent Application, if applicable

Indianapolis/Marion County Heating and Cooling Contractor License

Agency:City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than
    • $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage OR; 
    • $500,000 for any occurrence relative to which there is injury or death to 1 or more persons AND
    • $100,000 property damage
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • The Consolidated City of Indianapolis must be named as an additional assured party
Bond Requirements:

$5,000 surety bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

HVACR Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 business license fee + $377 license holder fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Fees are prorated based on the date of application
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder fees will apply
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

HVACR Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 business renewal fee + $247 license holder renewal fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder fees will apply
Due:

Biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years 

Required Attachments:

Indianapolis/Marion County Plumbing License

Agency:City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

Plumbing Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $142 business license fee + $142 license holder fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Fees are prorated based upon the date of application
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder fees will apply
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

Plumbing Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $142 business renewal fee + $142 license holder renewal fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder fees will apply
Due:

Biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years

Required Attachments:

Indianapolis/Marion County Wrecking Contractor License

Agency:City of Indianapolis Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than 
    • $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage OR; 
    • $500,000 for any occurrence relative to which there is injury or death to 1 or more persons AND
    • $100,000 property damage
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • The Consolidated City of Indianapolis must be named as an additional assured party
Bond Requirements:

License or permit surety bond in amount determined by the classification of the license

  • Type A: $30,000
  • Type B: $20,000
  • Type C: $10,000
Notes:

The classification of a wrecking license is determined by number of years of practical work experience:

  • Type A: 6 years including 2 years experience in wrecking buildings over 50 feet in height
  • Type B: 4 years
  • Type C: 2 years
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

Wrecking Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 business license fee + $377 license holder fee
  • $63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder fees will apply
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Form:

Company License Application

Instructions:

Wrecking Contractor License Requirements

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:
  • $247 business renewal fee + $247 license holder renewal fee
  • $$63 additional authorized agent fee (if exceeding 5 agents)
  • Business License fees are not assessed for sole proprietorships; only the license holder renewal fees will apply
Due:

Biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years

Required Attachments:

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