Alabama Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Alabama.
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Company Licenses
Alabama Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Alabama Asbestos Removal Contractor Certification
| Agency: | Alabama Department of Environmental Management - Air Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $740 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Asbestos Removal Contractor Certification (Renewal) |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $740 |
| Due: | Annually |
Alabama Home Builders License - Limited
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 license fee + $100 application fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by November 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Alabama Home Builders License - Unlimited
| Agency: | Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
| Insurance Requirements: | The law regulating residential home builders does not address insurance. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 license fee + $100 application fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by November 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Alabama Prime Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notes: | There is a separate board for residential licenses. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. |
Alabama Roofers License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 license fee + $100 application fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by November 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
City of Clanton Contractor License
| Agency: | City of Clanton Public Works Department - Building & Zoning - Commericial & Residential Projects (AL) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by estimated gross revenue + $12 issuance fee. See application for price structure. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by estimated gross revenue + $12 issuance fee. See application for price structure. |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
City of Vestavia Contractor Business License
| More Information: | https://vhal.org/contractor-license-renewal/ |
| Agency: | City of Vestavia Hills Building Department (AL) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Notes: | (Ord. No. 2315, § 23, 11-23-09; Ord. No. 2747, § 3.02, 4-9-18) |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | General contractors $300, Speciality trade contractors $150 + $12 issuance fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | General contractors $300, Speciality trade contractors $150 + $12 issuance fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Individual Licenses
Alabama Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Alabama Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $165 exam fee + $150 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually |
Alabama Journeyman Gas Fitter License
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $110 Exam fee; Upon successful completion of the exam, a license fee is sent and it is prorated according to the date. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent in the mail. |
Alabama Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $110 Exam fee: Upon successful completion of the exam, a license fee is sent and it is prorated according to the date. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent in the mail. |
Alabama Master Gas Fitter License
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $160 Exam fee; Upon successful completion of the exam, a license fee is sent and it is prorated according to the date. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent in the mail. |
Alabama Master Plumber License
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $160 Exam fee; Upon successful completion of the exam, a license fee is sent and it is prorated according to the date. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent in the mail. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
