50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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Illinois Construction Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Illinois.

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Illinois Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Illinois Asbestos Contractor License

Agency:Illinois Division of Environmental Health Protection - Asbestos Abatement Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Asbestos Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$250 application fee + $500 license fee due after the application is approved.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by May 15.

Notes:

Renewal applications are sent in the mail.

Illinois Electrical Contractor License

Not required



Electrical Contracting Company licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.

Electrical contractors are licensed at the local level of government in Illinois.

Illinois Fire Equipment Distributor

Agency:Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal - Division Fire Prevention
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Equipment Distributor Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:
  • Class A $100
  • Class B $200
  • Class C $300
Required Attachments:
  • Provide evidence of registration as an Illinois corporation or evidence of compliance with the Assumed Business Name Act
  • Provide evidence of financial responsibility in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 through liability insurance, selfinsurance, group insurance, group self-insurance or risk retention group.
  • Provide a copy of the identification number issued to the applicant by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) if engaged in hydro testing and/or visually inspecting fire suppression devices or systems utilizing USDOT specification cylinders.
  • Provide Letter from the Illinois Department of Revenue indicating:
    Retail Occupational Tax Number (R.O.T.)
    Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.)
    (Illinois Dept. of Revenue Registration Division 217-785-3707)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Equipment Distributor Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:
  • Class A $100
  • Class B $200
  • Class C $300
Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Required Attachments:
  • Provide evidence of registration as an Illinois corporation or evidence of compliance with the Assumed Business Name Act
  • Provide evidence of financial responsibility in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 through liability insurance, self-insurance, group insurance, group self-insurance or risk retention group.
  • Provide a copy of the identification number issued to the applicant by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) if engaged in hydro testing and/or visually inspecting fire suppression devices or systems utilizing USDOT specification cylinders.
  • Provide Letter from the Illinois Department of Revenue indicating:
    Retail Occupational Tax Number (R.O.T.)
    Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.)
    (Illinois Dept. of Revenue Registration Division 217-785-3707)

Illinois Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

Agency:Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal - Division Fire Prevention
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Financial Requirements:

Proof of payment of taxes to the Illinois Department of Revenue

Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of insurance showing liability coverage of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence, and at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage, and proof of worker’s compensation insurance or approval as a self- insurer of worker’s compensation

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • All applicants must have either a Designated Certified Person or a Responsible Managing Employee
  • Persons who, or businesses that, as of January 3, 2000, were installing or repairing fire sprinkler systems in the State of Illinois and had at least 3 years of prior experience installing or repairing fire sprinkler systems may employ either a Designated Certified Person or a Responsible Managing Employee (a person responsible to provide supervision and to assure that each Sprinkler System is installed and repaired in accordance with State Law). All other persons or businesses must employ a Designated Certified Person.
  • Designated Certified Person. A copy of the Designated Certified Person’s Illinois Professional Engineering License or NICET Level III certification in fire protection technology; automatic sprinkler layout.
  • Responsible Managing Employee. On a separate sheet of paper please provide:
    • The Responsible Managing Employee’s qualifications and last three years of work experience; and the name, address and telephone number for each person who can verify those qualifications and work experience
    • The business’ (license Applicant’s) work experience since January 1, 2000, identifying all the jobs in which the business has installed or repaired fire sprinkler systems; and the name, address and telephone number for each person who can verify that work experience.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be invoiced for the $1,500 fee

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of insurance showing liability coverage of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence, and at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage, and proof of worker’s compensation insurance or
    approval as a self- insurer of worker’s compensation ; and
  • Business’ organizational chart showing the supervisory duties of the designated certified person (or responsible managing employee if applicable).
  • If the business is a corporation or partnership, please provide the following information:
    1) Corporation- the name and address of the registered agent; a copy of the Articles of Incorporation; and a
    copy of the Certificate of Authority to transact business in this State if a foreign corporation.
    2) Partnership – an affidavit stating that the partnership has been legally formed.
    Revised 03/31/2016
    3) Limited Partnership-a letter of authority from the Secretary of State's Limited Partnership Department.
    d) A certified copy of the Assumed Name Filing from the County clerk if the business operates under an assumed
    name.
    e) For your employees or licensees involved in the inspection and/or testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and/or
    control equipment, provide proof of either (i) NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water Based
    Systems (or its equivalent) or (ii) evidence of satisfactory completion of certified sprinkler fitter apprenticeship
    program.
    f) A list of each license issued by any state, local or federal governmental entity in the previous 3 years to engage in
    fire sprinkler contracting and a statement of whether the licensee is currently subject to disciplinary action or has
    been adjudicated to have violated a license.
    g) Proof of payment of taxes to the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

1500

Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Penalties:

If you fail to renew the license by the license’s expiration date, a reinstatement fee of $100.00 shall be assessed in addition to the $1,500.00 fee.

Required Attachments:
  • Submit a current certificate of insurance showing liability coverage of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence, and at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage, and proof of worker’s compensation insurance or approval as a self-insurer of worker’s compensation.
  • Submit proof that each Designated Certified Person or Responsible Managing
    Employee attended at least 8 hours of approved, relevant continuing education for each year (16 hours total) of the current
    license

Illinois General Contractor License

Not required



General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.

General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level. There is no state level license.

Illinois Mechanical Contractor License

Not required



Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.

Mechanical contractors are licensed at the local level of government in Illinois.

Illinois Plumbing Contractor Registration

Agency:Illinois Department of Environmental Health Protection - Plumbing Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Contractor Application for Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Plumbing Contractor Application for Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually

Illinois Private Alarm Contractor Agency Registration

Agency:Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Private Alarm Contractor Agency Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$500

Required Attachments:
  • Sole Proprietorships 
    • Your indnviidual license must be current
    • Submit original assumed name document filed in the county where the DBA is registered 
  • General Partnerships 
    • All partners must hold a current license in Illinois with teh same profession prefix 
  • Corporations 
    • Attach the following documents which correspond to your application 
      • Domestic - copy of Article of Incorporation 
      • Certificate of Good Standing 
      • A list of the officers and directors, including license numbers
      • Foreign - Article of Incorporation and a copy of the application of authority to conduct business in Illinois
      • DBA , if applicable 
    • Professional Limited Liability Company 
      • Copy of Articles of Organization, with a purpose clause specific to profession 
      • Certificate of Good Standing in Illinois 
      • A listing of the members of the PLLC and their license numbers 
      • At least one officer or executive employee must hold a current certificate of registration with the state. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Private Alarm Contractor Agency  Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

500

Due:

Triennially by August 31. 

Required Attachments:
  • Sole Proprietorships 
    • Your indnviidual license must be current
    • Submit original assumed name document filed in the county where the DBA is registered 
  • General Partnerships
    •  All partners must hold a current license in Illinois with teh same profession prefix 
  • Corporations 
    • Attach the following documents which correspond to your application 
      • Domestic - copy of Article of Incorporation 
      • Certificate of Good Standing 
      • A list of the officers and directors, including license numbers
        Foreign - Article of Incorporation and a copy of the application of authority to conduct business in Illinois
      • DBA , if applicable 
  • Professional Limited Liability Company 
    • Copy of Articles of Organization, with a purpose clause specific to profession 
    • Certificate of Good Standing in Illinois 
    • A listing of the members of the PLLC and their license numbers 
    • At least one officer or executive employee must hold a current certificate of registration with the state. 

Illinois Roofing Contractor License

Agency:Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Division of Professional Regulation - Roofing Contractor Program
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporation
  • Professional Limited Liability Company
  • Partnership
  • Sole Proprietorship
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Illinois Roofing Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Bloomington General Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Bloomington Economic & Community Development - Building Safety Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Liability Insurance: $100,000 for property damage, $300,000 for personal injury.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

General Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

General Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Blue Island Contractor License

More Information:

Blue Island Contractor Licenses

Agency:City of Blue Island Building & Zoning Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

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)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Elevator Mechanic Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$35

Registration Renewal

Form:

Elevator Mechanic Contractor License Renewal

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)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

General Contractor License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

Varies by Class:
 Class A - $2,000
 Class B - $1,000
 Class C - $750
 Class D - $500
 Class E - $300

Due:

Annually 90 days prior to expiration date

Chicago Mason Contractor License

More Information:

https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html

Agency:City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Trade License Renewal Form

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually

City of Aurora Contractor License

More Information:

City of Aurora

Agency:City of Aurora Public Works Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

City of Berwyn Contractor License

More Information:

City of Berwyn, Illinois

Agency:City of Berwyn Collector's Office (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of liability insurance with the City of Berwyn as a certifcate holder.

Bond Requirements:

$25,000 (depending on contractor type) and must be obtained from your insurance company. Bond must be made out to the City of Berwyn.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Business License)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Renewal Application 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Buffalo Grove Contractor License

Agency:City of Buffalo Grove Community Development Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Crest Hill Contractor License

Agency:City of Crest Hill Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Insurance certificate must show the City of Crest Hill as the certificate holder. 

  • Bodily Injury Liability: $1,000,000
  • Property Damage Liability: $500,000
  • Worker's Compensation : as required by the State of Illinois
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

City of Danville Contractor License

Agency:City of Danville Community Development Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Proof of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by April 30. 

City of Darien Contractor License

More Information:

City of Darien, IL

Agency:City of Darien Building Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$60 Annual Fee
$30 Half Year Fee - license issued November 1 - March 15

Due:

Annually by May 1st

City of Hickory Hills Contractor License

More Information:

The City of Hickory Hills

Agency:City of Hickory Hills Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance with limits of not less than $1000,000 per erson and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury and not less than $25,000 for property damage arising out of any work  performed within the City limits. 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registratoin Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Naperville Electrical Contractor Registration

More Information:

City of Naperville, IL

Agency:Naperville City Clerk's Office (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

City of Naperville Sidewalk Contractor License

Agency:City of Naperville Community Services Department (IL)
Law:

City of Naperville Municipal Code - Sidewalk Contractors

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Sidewalk Contractor Registration Application 

Filing Method:

In person 

Agency Fee:

$30 

Turnaround:

5 business days 

City of Northlake Contractor Registration

More Information:

City of Northlake, IL

Agency:City of Northlake Planning and Development Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

City of Palos Hills Contractor License

More Information:

City of Palos Hills, IL

Agency:City of Palos Hills Community Development-Building (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

City of Rolling Meadows Contractor License

More Information:

City of Rolling Meadows

Agency:City of Rolling Meadows Community Development (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Insurance is determined by contractor type. See application for more details. 

Bond Requirements:

Bond amount is determined by contractor type. See application for more details. 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

General Contractor $100, Subcontractor $75

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

General Contractors $100, Subcontractors $75

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

City of Wilmington Contractor License

Agency:City of Wilmington (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • A copy of the Certificate of Liability Insurance, General Liability, with a $1,000,000 limit for each occurrence and $1,000,000 General Aggregate, listing the City of Wilmington as Certificate Holder.
  • Proof of Workers Compensation Insurance
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

City of Wood Dale Contractor Registration

More Information:

City of Wood Dale, IL

Agency:City of Wood Dale Community Development Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Cook County Contractor Registration

More Information:

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration

Agency:Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$52.50 per trade or $105.00 if adding a trade or if renewal hasn't been done in a year or longer

Due:

Annually by December 31

Cook County Electrical Contractor Registration

More Information:

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration

Agency:Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application & Affidavit

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$105

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$52.50

Due:

Annually by December 1.

Cook County Plumbing Contractor Registration

More Information:

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration

Agency:Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application & Affidavit

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$105

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$52.50

Due:

Annually by December 1.

DuPage County General Contractor (No Trades) Registration

More Information:

https://www.dupageco.org/EDP/Building_Permitting/1635/

Agency:County of DuPage Building & Zoning - Building Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

DuPage County General Contractor w/Trades Registration

More Information:

https://www.dupageco.org/EDP/Building_Permitting/1635/

Agency:County of DuPage Building & Zoning - Building Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

DuPage County Sub Contractor Registration

More Information:

https://www.dupageco.org/EDP/Building_Permitting/1635/

Agency:County of DuPage Building & Zoning - Building Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Elk Grove Village Business Application

Agency:Elk Grove Village Finance Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fees determined by business type. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fees determined by business type. 

Due:

Annually by May 1. 

Evanston General Contractor Registration

More Information:

https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/community-development/building-inspection-serv

Agency:City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Evanston Trade Contractor Registration

More Information:

https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/community-development/building-inspection-serv

Agency:City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Kankakee County Contractor License

More Information:

Kankakee County

Agency:Kankakee County Building Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Riverside Village Contractor License

More Information:

Riverside Village, IL

Agency:Riverside Village Community Development (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village East Hazel Crest Business/Contractor Business License

Agency:Village of East Hazel Crest (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance with the Village of East Hazel Crest listed as "additionally insured" in the description box (Contractor Business License only) 

Bond Requirements:

$10,000 Surety Bond (except plumbers) (Contractor Business License only) 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

East Hazel Crest Based Business License Application or Contractor's Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or in person 

Agency Fee:
  • East Hazel Crest Based Business License: Determined by business type. See fee schedule. 
  • Contractor's Business License: General Contractor $200, Sub-Contractor $150
Original Ink:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Contractor's Business License
    • Business License Application returned with original signature
    • Certificate of Insurance with the Village of East Hazel Crest listed as "additionally insured" in the description box
    • $10,000 Surety Bond (except plumbers)
    • Applicable State Licensing
    • Applicant's State ID

Registration Renewal

Form:

East Hazel Crest Based Business License  or Contractor's Business License

Filing Method:

Mail or in person 

Agency Fee:
  • East Hazel Crest Based Business License: Determined by business type. See fee schedule. 
  • Contractor's Business License: General Contractor $200, Sub-Contractor $150
Due:

Annually by April 30. 

Original Ink:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Contractor's Business License 
    • Business License Application returned with original signature
    • Certificate of Insurance with the Village of East Hazel Crest listed as "additionally insured" in the description box
    • $10,000 Surety Bond (except plumbers)
    • Applicable State Licensing
    • Applicant's State ID    

Village of Arlington Heights General Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Arlington Heights

Agency:Village of Arlington Heights Village Services (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:

Not required for electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm contractors.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Bellwood Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Bellwood

Agency:Village of Bellwood Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 license and permit bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by April 30. 

Village of Berkeley Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Berkeley

Agency:Village of Berkeley Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Bridgeview Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Bridgeview

Agency:Village of Bridgeview Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance showing the Village of Bridgeview as the certifi cate holder with minimum $1,000,000 Liability Coverage.

Bond Requirements:

$10,000 Surety Bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Business License Renewal
Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Village of Broadview Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Broadview, IL

Agency:Village of Broadview Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Crestwood Contractor Permit

More Information:

Village of Crestwood, IL

Agency:Village of Crestwood Building and Zoning Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance with the Village of Crestwood listed as additional insured. 

Bond Requirements:

$5,000 Surety Bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

General Contractor $100, Sub-Contractor $25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

General Contractor $100, Sub-Contractor $25

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Village of Dolton Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Dolton

Agency:Village of Dolton Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Evergreen Park Contractor License

More Information:

The Village of Evergreen Park

Agency:Village of Evergreen Park Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

All contractors liense applications must be sumbitted witha Certificate of General Liability Insurance with the Village of Evergreen Park listed as the certificate holder. 

Bond Requirements:

Bonds are required for electricians ($5,000 surety bond) and sewer contractors ($20,000 surety bond) only. 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

General Contractors $225, Sub-Contractor and Service Contractors $150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

General Contractors $225, Sub-Contractors and Service Contractors $150

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Village of Forest Park Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Forest Park

Agency:Village of Forest Park Building/Community Development (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Proof of $1,000,000 Liability Insurance (Listing Village of Forest Park as Certificate Holder).

Bond Requirements:

$10,000 Surety Bond (License & Permit Bond), $30,000 Surety Bond (Demolition Contractors)

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Village of Frankfort Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Frankfort

Agency:Village of Frankfort Development Services Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of insunrance with $1,000,000 general liability, $500,000 auto liability,  $2,000,000 excess liability, and $100,000 workman's comp and employer liability. 

Bond Requirements:

$25,000 permit bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Village of Glen Ellyn Contractor Registration

More Information:

Village of Glen Ellyn

Agency:Village of Glen Ellyn Building Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Hanover Park General Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Hanover Park

Agency:Village of Hanover Park Inspectional Services Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Harwood Heights Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Harwood Heights

Agency:Village of Harwood Heights Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Hillside Contractor License

More Information:

The VIllage of Hillside

Agency:Village of Hillside Building Services (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Itasca Contractor License

Agency:Village of Itasca Community Development Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is required and must list the Village of Itasca as a certificate holder.

Bond Requirements:

$10,000 Code Compliance Bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100, prorated fee avaiable. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of La Grange Park Contractor License

More Information:

Village of La Grange Park

Agency:Village of La Grange Park Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Lemont Contractor License

Agency:Village of Lemont Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance naming the Village of Lemont as additional insured meeting these requirements (A certificate of insurance is not required for
Plumbing or Irrigation contractors):
1. Worker's Compensation & Employee Liability: Not less than $100,000 per person.
2. Comprehensive Public Liability: Not less than $250,000 for injuries, including accidental death to any one person & subject to the same limits for
each person, in an amount of any one accident.
3. Property Damage: Not less than $100,000 for damage to property in any one accident with an aggregate limit of not less than $300,000.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of Libertyville Electrical License

Agency:Village of Libertyville Community Development Department - Building Division (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Electrical contractors must have a certificate of insurance with Village of Libertyville listed as the certificate holder and worker's compensation insurance.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60 exam fee + $40 license fee due after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Village of Lombard Contractor License

Agency:The Village of Lombard Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of insurance with a minimum $300,000 single limit manufacturer’s and contractor’s liability.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by date of issuance.

Village of Maywood Contractor License

Agency:Village of Maywood Community Development Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance

Bond Requirements:

$5,000 Bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Village of McCook Contractor License

Agency:Village of McCook License Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of insurance (with Village of McCook listed as certificate holder)

Bond Requirements:

$10,000 Surety Bond 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registation Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of Midlothian Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Midlothian, IL

Agency:Village of Midlothian Building and Zoning Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Monee Contractor / Sub Contractor License

Agency:Village of Monee (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of insurance listing the Village of Monee as a certificate holder with a minimum General Liability of $1,000,000 , Properrt Damage and Bodily Injury $50,000 and Workmen's Comp $100,000. 

Bond Requirements:

$20,000 Surety Bond made out to the Village. 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Email buildingservices@villageofmonee.org

Agency Fee:

General Contractors $150, Sub Contractors $100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Email buildingservices@villageofmonee.org

Agency Fee:

General Contractors $150, Sub Contractors $100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of Norridge Contractor License

Agency:Village of Norridge Building / Health Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

A certificate of liability insurance must be provided at the time of application. Village of Norridge as certificate holder 4000 N. Olcott Ave. Norridge, IL 60706.

Bond Requirements:
  • The license and permit bond must be in the amount of $10,000.00.
  • The license and permit bond for Concrete & Roofer must be in the amount of $25,000.00 The Village of Norridge is to be named as obligee on the bond.
  • The bond must be trade specific as per the attached list.
  • The bond must expire 12/31/2022 and needs to be an original bond.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.  

Village of Oak Park Contractor Registration

More Information:

Village of Oak Park, IL

Agency:Village of Oak Park Development Customer Services Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Palatine Contractor License

Agency:Village of Palatine Community Development Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Bond Requirements:

Bond amount is determined by fee schedule. See Contractor Registration Requirements here. 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$258, a prorated fee of  $129 is avaiable after July 1st. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$258

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of Palos Park Contractor Registration

More Information:

Village of Palos Park, IL

Agency:Village of Palos Park Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Liability Insurance, General Comprehensive Liability $300,000 per occurrence with the Village as “Certificate Holder”. 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Email permits@palospark.org

Agency Fee:

$100, prorated fees available. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Email permits@palospark.org 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of Park Forest Contractor License

More Information:

Village of Park Forest

Agency:Village of Park Forest Building/Community Development (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Plainfield Contractor License

Agency:Village of Plainfield Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of insurance with general liability in the amount of $1,000,000 listing the Village of Plainfield as certificate holder.

Bond Requirements:

$10,000 Surety Bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Instructions:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Village of River Grove Contractor License

More Information:

Village of River Grove, IL

Agency:Village of River Grove Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor's license Application

Filing Method:

Paper

Agency Fee:

$125 General Contractor

$100 Subcontractor

Due:

Annually by April 30th

Before you Apply:

1. Certificatet of Insurance required for each permit application ($1,000,000
minimum liability). Village of River Grove listed as certificate holder.
2. $10,000 permit bond for each contractor and subcontractor.
3. Village of River Grove Contractor's license required for all contractors and subcontractors.
4. Plumbing and roofing contractors also require a copy of state license.
5. Electrical contractors also require a copy of registration from licensing municipality.

Bond Amount:

$10,000

Village of Riverdale Contractor Registration

More Information:

Village of Riverdale

Agency:Village of Riverdale Inspectional Services Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Romeoville Contractor License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Workman’s Compensation Insurance: $100,000.00 each accident, $500,000.00 policy limit, and $100,000.00 each employee
  • General Liability: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 per occurrence
Bond Requirements:

$10,000

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$150 

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Village of Rosemont Trade License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

General liability insurance policy with the Village of Rosemont listed as a certificate holder. 

Bond Requirements:

$100,000 Surety Bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of Shorewood Contractor License

Agency:Village of Shorewood Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Attach certificate of insurance made out to the Village of Shorewood as follows:
General Liability: General Contractor (GC) and Subcontractor (Sub) $500,000; Automobile Liability: GC $500,000 (Sub $200,000); Excess Liability: GC $2 million (Sub $1 million); Workman’s Compensation, if applicable.

Bond Requirements:

Attach a signed Surety Bond (License & Permit Bond) made out to the Village of Shorewood: General $10,000 Bond; Subcontractor $5,000 Bond; Wrecking Contractor $50,000 Bond. 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Email permits@vil.shorewood.il.us

Agency Fee:

$120

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Email permits@vil.shorewood.il.us

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of South Holland Contractor Registration

More Information:

Village of South Holland

Agency:Village of South Holland Building and Code Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:
  • General Contractor:$100
  • Roofing:$50
  • Plumbing: $0
  • Irrigation/RPZ tester: $0
  • Roll off/Scavenger :$250
  • Private Alarm Installer: $0
  • Fire Sprinkler/Surpression: $50  
  • Other Subcontractors: $50
Required Attachments:
  • General Contractor:$10,000 Surety Bond and Certificate of Insurance
  • Roofing:$10,000 Surety Bond, Certificate of Insurance & IL State Roofing Lic
  • Plumbing:Copy of current 055 & owners 058, Illinois State Plumbing Lic
  • Irrigation/RPZ tester: Copy of current 055 & 060, Illinois State Plumbing Lic
  • Roll off/Scavenger :$10,000 Surety Bond, Certificate of Insurance
  • Private Alarm Installer: Copy of State of Illinois State Private Alarm license
  • Fire Sprinkler/Surpression:  $10,000 Surety Bond, Certificate of Insurance, IL State License
  • Other Subcontractors: $10,000 Surety Bond, Certificate of Insurance

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:
  • General Contractor:$100
  • Roofing:$50
  • Plumbing: $0
  • Irrigation/RPZ tester: $0
  • Roll off/Scavenger :$250
  • Private Alarm Installer: $0
  • Fire Sprinkler/Surpression: $50 
  • Other Subcontractors: $50
Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Village of Streamwood Contractor License

Agency:Village of Streamwood Community Development - Building Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance listing Village of Streamwood as holder. 

Bond Requirements:

$15,000 License and Permit Bond 

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Email communitydevelopment@streamwood.org

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registratin Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Email communitydevelopment@streamwood.org

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Village of Thornton Contractor Registration

More Information:

Village of Thornton, IL

Agency:Village of Thornton Building and Zoning Department (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Westmont Contractor Registration

More Information:

Village of Westmont

Agency:Village of Westmont Community Development (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Village of Worth Contractor License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Insurance naming the Village of Worth as the certificate holder.

Bond Requirements:

$10,000.00 Bond ($25,000.00 is required for sign contractors).

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$110. Prorated fee available after July 1. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$110

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Westchester City Contractor License

More Information:

City of Westchester, IL

Agency:Westchester City Building Department & Code Enforcement (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Certifcate of insurance with the Village of Westchester as the additional insured and certficate holder. 
  • Minimum requirement of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurence for bodily injury and property damage. 
  • The certificate must shoe workmen's compensation insurance. 
Bond Requirements:

$25,000 licenseand permit bond.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

General Contractor $200.00, Subcontractor $100.00, Waste Haulers/Dumpsters $600.00. 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

General Contractor $200.00, Subcontractor $100.00, and Waste Haulers/Dumpsters $600.00

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Individual Licenses

Illinois Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Illinois Apprentice Plumber License

Agency:Illinois Department of Environmental Health Protection - Plumbing Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Apprentice Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$100

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Apprentice plumber licenses expire on the date that the licensed plumber sponsor of such licensed apprentice plumber severs his or her sponsor status with the licensed apprentice plumber.

Illinois Asbestos Professional License

Agency:Illinois Division of Environmental Health Protection - Asbestos Abatement Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Professional Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Professional Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by May 15.

Illinois Asbestos Worker License

Agency:Illinois Division of Environmental Health Protection - Asbestos Abatement Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Worker Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Worker Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by February 1.

Notes:

A refresher course shall be completed annually to maintain accreditation and licensure.

Illinois Fire Equipment Distributor Employee License

Agency:Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal - Division Fire Prevention
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Equipment Distributor EMPLOYEE Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • Determined by license type. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be invoiced for the applicable fees.
    Do not remit fees with application. 
    • Class 1 $20
    • Class 2I $20
    • Class 2K $20
    • Class 3 $20
Before you Apply:
  • Applicant is required to register and submit disclosure information to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Failure to do so will result in this application not being processed.
Required Attachments:
  • Current relevant certification by ICC, NAFED, or NICET;
  • Copy of valid government-issued photo ID;
  • Digital color photograph (unless religious exemption); and
  • Current employment by a Fire Equipment Distributor.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Equipment Distributor EMPLOYEE Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by date of issuance.

Required Attachments:
  • Current relevant certification by ICC, NAFED, or NICET;
  • Copy of valid government-issued photo ID;
  • Digital color photograph (unless religious exemption); and
  • Current employment by a Fire Equipment Distributor.

Illinois Plumber's License

Agency:Illinois Department of Environmental Health Protection - Plumbing Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumber?s License: Application for Examination

Agency Fee:

$175 (Illinois); $225 (Chicago or out of state)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by April 30.

Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses

Chicago Apprentice Crane Operators License

More Information:

https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html

Agency:City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Chicago Crane Operators License

More Information:

https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html

Agency:City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Chicago Elevator Mechanic License

More Information:

https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html

Agency:City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Chicago Supervising Electrician License

Agency:City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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.

Cook County Crane Operator Registration

More Information:

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration

Agency:Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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