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 |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Fire Alarm Permit
| Agency: | Alabama Fire Marshal's Office |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 application fee + $4 online fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 renewal fee + $4 online fee |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. |
Alabama Fire Sprinkler Permit
| Agency: | Alabama Fire Marshal's Office |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 application fee + $4 online fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 fee + $4 online fee |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. |
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
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 |
Amendment
Designated Qualifying Representative (DQR) Change
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | A new qualifying individual must be named within 45 days of the removal of the previous qualifier. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Required Attachments: |
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Alabama New Business Registration
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Alabama Prime Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notes: | There is a separate board for residential licenses. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Renewals are due annually by the end of the renewal month. Renewal months are based on the first letter of the company name:
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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 |
Alabama Subcontractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Renewals are due annually by the end of the renewal month. Renewal months are based on the first letter of the company name:
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Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
City of Clanton Contractor License
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) |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| 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 Apprentice Gas Fitter Registration
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25; $12 if applying between July 1 and December 31. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Apprentice Plumber Registration
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25; $12 if applying between July 1 and December 31. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Asbestos Inspector & Management Planner Accreditation
| Agency: | Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Asbestos Inspector Accreditation
| Agency: | Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Asbestos Management Planner Accreditation
| Agency: | Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Asbestos Project Designer Accreditation
| Agency: | Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Asbestos Supervisor Accreditation
| Agency: | Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Asbestos Worker Accreditation
| Agency: | Alabama Asbestos Contractor Accreditation Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 HVAC Contractor License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $165 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $165 |
| Due: | Annually |
Alabama Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $115 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Due: | Annually |
Alabama Journeyman Gas Fitter License
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Refrigeration Contractor License
| Agency: | Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $165 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $165 |
| Due: | Annually |
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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.
