
Kentucky Construction Licensing

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

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Company Licenses
Kentucky Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Kentucky Asbestos Contractor Certification
Agency: | Kentucky Division for Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 filing fee + $400 certification fee. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Asbestos-DEP 7034 Contractor Certification Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 filing fee + $200 certification fee. |
Due: | Annually |
Kentucky Electrical Contractor License - Business
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Kentucky Elevator Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the applicant's birth month. |
Kentucky Fire Protection Chemical Systems Contractor's License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by month application is sent. See Fee Schedule. + $125 Certificate of Comptency fee |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 license fee + $125 Certificate of Comptency fee |
Due: | Annually by the last day of the certificate holder's birth month. |
Notarize: | Required |
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Required Attachments: |
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Kentucky Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Contractor's License
Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Building and Construction - Licensing Branch |
Law: | |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Insurance Requirements: |
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Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Qualifying Individual Requirements: |
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Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Sprinkler FPS-SL-1 & Application for Certificate of Competency FPS-SC-2-2A |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by month application is sent. See Fee Schedule. + $125 Certificate of Comptency fee |
Notarize: | Required |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Sprinkler FPS-SL-1 & Application for Certificate of Competency FPS-SC-2-2A |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 license fee + $125 Certificate of Comptency fee |
Due: | Annually by the last day of the certificate holder's birth month. |
Notarize: | Required |
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Kentucky General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level. There is no state level license.
Kentucky Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
Kentucky does not issue mechanical contractor firm licenses, but a master HVAC contractor license is required in order to operate an HVAC business.
Kentucky Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
Kentucky does not issue plumbing contractor licenses, but a master plumber license is required in order to operate a plumbing business.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Bowling Green General Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Before you Apply: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Louisville Building Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Louisville Fire Detection Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Louisville Fire Supression Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Louisville HVAC Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually |
Louisville Mechanical Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually |
Louisville Plumbing Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually |
Louisville Sign Identification Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Louisville Wrecking Contractor License
More Information: | https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/contractor-licensing |
Agency: | Louisville Office of Construction Review (KY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Individual Licenses
Kentucky Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Kentucky Apprentice HVAC License
Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - HVAC Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Kentucky Asbestos Accreditation
Agency: | Kentucky Division for Air Quality |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Inspector: $100; Management Planner & Inspector: $100; Project Designer: $100; Abatement Supervisor: $100; Abatement Worker: $20 |
Notes: | Along with your application you must submit a copy of your most recent proof of training to the Division. Training must be from an EPA-approved provider |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | Inspector: $50; Management Planner & Inspector: $50; Project Designer: $50; Abatement Supervisor: $50; Abatement Worker: $10 |
Due: | In Kentucky, your license expires when your proof of training expires. |
Notes: | Along with your application you must submit a copy of your most recent proof of training to the Division. Training must be from an EPA-approved provider |
Kentucky Boiler and Pressure Vessel Contractor License
Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Due: | Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Electrical Contractor License - Individual
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Kentucky Elevator Mechanic License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $96 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $96 |
Due: | Annually from date of initial licensure. |
Kentucky Fire Alarm Systems Inspector Certification
Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | FPS 33-01 - Fire Alarm Systems Inspector certification application |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notes: | Applicant shall have had, within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filing of this application, not less than one and one-half (1 ½ ) years experience in the installation, repair or testing in the particular classification for which the application is made |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | FPS 33-02 - Fire alarm systems inspector certification renewal application |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the licensees birth month. |
Required Attachments: |
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Kentucky Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Certificate of Competency
Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Before you Apply: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | All certificates issued under KRS 198B.570 shall expire on the last day of |
Before you Apply: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Kentucky Journeyman HVAC Mechanic License
Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - HVAC Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50; all HVAC application fees are prorated according to the applicant's birth month. The fee structure can be found on the last page of each license application. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Journeyman Plumber License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Master Electrician License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - HVAC Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | all HVAC application fees are prorated according to the applicant's birth month. The fee structure can be found on the last page of each license application. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Kentucky Master Plumber License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Notes: | Renewal information is sent 1 month prior to expiration date. |
Kentucky Sprinkler Systems Inspector Certification
Initial Registration
Form: | Initial Application for Fire Sprinkler Systems Certification |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | See fee schedule. Prorated fees avaiable. |
Required Attachments: | 1. Pass test letter from Pearson Vue; OR |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | All certificates issued under KRS 198B.570 shall expire on the last day of the certificate holder's birth month in the following year. |
Required Attachments: | 1. Submit six (6) hours continued education for water-based systems; OR |
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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.
