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
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| Agency Fee: | $740 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Asbestos Removal Contractor Certification (Renewal) |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $740 |
| Due: | Annually |
Alabama Elevator Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by date of issuance |
| Required Attachments: |
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Amendment
| Form: | There is no form for amendments. |
| Filing Method: | Email to eddie.wiggins@labor.alabama.gov |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Alabama Fire Alarm Permit
| Agency: | Alabama Fire Marshal's Office |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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 |
| 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
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| Agency Fee: | $250 license fee + $100 application fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by November 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarization Required?: | 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 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by November 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarization Required?: | 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. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Required Attachments: |
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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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Amendment
Change of Qualifying Party
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | When the qualifying party terminates employment with the licensee, the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be notified in writing, by the licensee,within 30 days of the disassociation and another party must qualify within 60 days of the disassociation. |
| Notes: | Use the qualifying party form to start the process of establishing a new qualifying party. If a qualifying party is leaving, also send a letter to the board explaning the change. |
Alabama Roofers License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 license fee + $100 application fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by November 30. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Alabama Subcontractor License
| Agency: | Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors |
| Notes: | Subcontractors that perform work of $50,000 or more are required to obtain a 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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Amendment
Change of Qualifying Party
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | When the qualifying party terminates employment with the licensee, the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be notified in writing, by the licensee,within 30 days of the disassociation and another party must qualify within 60 days of the disassociation. |
| Notes: | Use the qualifying party form to start the process of establishing a new qualifying party. If a qualifying party is leaving, also send a letter to the board explaning the change. |
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
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by estimated gross revenue + $12 issuance fee. See application for price structure. |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on December 31 and renewals are due by January 31. |
City of Daphne Annual Contractor Registration - Fire Alarm System Inspection/Service Permit
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. You can apply for a new annual permit beginning January 1. |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Daphne Annual Contractor Registration - Fire Pump Inspection/Service Permit
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. You can apply for a new annual permit beginning January 1. |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Daphne Annual Contractor Registration - Fire Sprinkler Inspection/Service Permit
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. You can apply for a new annual permit beginning January 1. |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Mobile Fire Protection Systems Contractor Annual Permit - Clean Agent
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Mobile Fire Protection Systems Contractor Annual Permit - Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES)
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Mobile Fire Protection Systems Contractor Annual Permit - Fire Alarm
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Mobile Fire Protection Systems Contractor Annual Permit - Fire Extinguisher
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Mobile Fire Protection Systems Contractor Annual Permit - Hood System
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Mobile Fire Protection Systems Contractor Annual Permit - Sprinkler
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Mobile Fire Protection Systems Contractor Annual Permit - Underground Fire Water Supply
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $241 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Montgomery Annual Contractor Certification - Fire Alarm
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Montgomery Annual Contractor Certification - Fire Alarm Monitoring
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Montgomery Annual Contractor Certification - Fire Extinguisher
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Montgomery Annual Contractor Certification - Fire Sprinkler System
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Montgomery Annual Contractor Certification - Fire Suppression System
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Montgomery Annual Contractor Certification - Hood Cleaning System
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Vestavia Contractor Business License
| 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. |
Madison County General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the County level in Madison County.
Madison County does not issue general contractor licenses, but the county verifies that contractors have the necessary state-level licenses and insurance.
Individual Licenses
Alabama Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Alabama Apprentice Gas Fitter Registration
| Agency: | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25; $12 if applying between July 1 and December 31. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Alabama Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Alabama Electrical Contractors Board |
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
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| 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. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
Birmingham Master Electrician Registration
| Agency: | City of Birmingham Department of Planning & Permits (AL) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | Contact the Department of Planning & Permits for a renewal application. |
City of Mobile Master Electrician Card
Initial Registration
| Form: | Please call Build Mobile at (251) 208-5895 to request an application packet and list of requirements via email |
| Filing Method: | Mail or e-mail |
| Agency Fee: | $101 application fee |
| Before you Apply: | Create a City of Mobile CSS account |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, in-person, and online |
| Agency Fee: | $31 renewal fee |
| Due: | Triennially by February 28 |
| Penalties: | Renewals processed after the expiration date will incur a double fee |
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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.
