Ohio Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Ohio.
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Ohio Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Ohio Asbestos Contractor License
| More Information: | http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/atu/asbestos#179575186-certification-and-licenses |
| Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
| Fact Checked: | 6/7/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $750 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $750 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Ohio General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Ohio.
General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Cincinnati Building Construction Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 filing fee + $208 same day processing service (optional) |
| Turnaround: | Minimum of 10 days. |
| Before you Apply: | -Contractor Registration Application Other Items Required If Applicable: |
| Fact Checked: | 8/20/20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of registration OR at time of state license renewal (for state-licensed contractors) |
| Penalties: | -$78 late fee for renewal applications, or corrected documents requested by City Staff, submitted within 30 days after the expiration date of the existing registration license |
| Notes: | Licenses can be renewed for up to three years |
| Fact Checked: | 8/20/20 |
Cincinnati Crane Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Cincinnati Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Cincinnati Home Improvement Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Cincinnati Hydronics Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Cincinnati Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Cincinnati Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Buildings & Inspections - Plumbing Inspections Group (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Cincinnati Refrigeration Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
City of Warrensville Heights Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Warrensville Heights Building and Housing Department (OH) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 10/8/20 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Before you Apply: | -Certificate of Insurance of at least $500,000 for Personal Injury and $300,000 for Property Damage. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/4/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Before you Apply: | -Certificate of Insurance of at least $500,000 for Personal Injury and $300,000 for Property Damage. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/4/20 |
Cleveland Electrical Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Cleveland General Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Before you Apply: | -Application form |
| Required Attachments: | Corporations ONLY - provide a copy of Articles of Incorporation with the State Seal of Ohio |
| Fact Checked: | 8/20/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Fact Checked: | 8/20/20 |
Cleveland HVAC Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Cleveland Plumbing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Columbus Electrical Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/contractor-licensing-and-registration/OCILB/ |
| Agency: | City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Electrical Contractors (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Columbus General Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In person or by mail |
| Agency Fee: | $350 OR $200 if currently hold an active license or registration with the Department of Building & Zoning Services |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Before you Apply: | -General Contractor Application completed and signed by the person chosen to be the responsible party for the company registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/20/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | City will mail renewal documents |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Before you Apply: | -Renewal Cover Letter |
| Required Attachments: | Change of Assignment Application completed and notarized – required only if changing the assigned company or company name |
| Fact Checked: | 8/20/20 |
Columbus HVAC Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/contractor-licensing-and-registration/OCILB/ |
| Agency: | City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Hydronics Contractors (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Columbus Hydronics Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/contractor-licensing-and-registration/OCILB/ |
| Agency: | City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Columbus Plumbing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/contractor-licensing-and-registration/OCILB/ |
| Agency: | City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Plumbing and Sewer Contractors (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Columbus Refrigeration Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/contractor-licensing-and-registration/OCILB/ |
| Agency: | City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Refrigeration Contractors (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Cuyahoga County Plumbing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Cuyahoga County Board of Health - Plumbing Program (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | Contact the board for a renewal application. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Franklin County Electrical Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Franklin County HVAC Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Springfield Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 per category. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 per category. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Springfield Fire Detection/Suppression Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Springfield Gas Piping Installation Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Springfield General Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Springfield HVAC Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 per category. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 per category. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Individual Licenses
Ohio Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Air Monitoring Technician Certification
| More Information: | http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/atu/asbestos#179575186-certification-and-licenses |
| Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
| Fact Checked: | 6/7/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Project Designer Certification
| More Information: | http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/atu/asbestos#179575186-certification-and-licenses |
| Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
| Fact Checked: | 6/7/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist Certification
| More Information: | http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/atu/asbestos#179575186-certification-and-licenses |
| Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
| Fact Checked: | 6/7/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Worker Certification
| More Information: | http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/atu/asbestos#179575186-certification-and-licenses |
| Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
| Fact Checked: | 6/7/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist Certification
| More Information: | http://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/atu/asbestos#179575186-certification-and-licenses |
| Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
| Fact Checked: | 6/7/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Ohio Commercial Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Ohio Commercial HVAC Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Ohio Commercial Hydronics Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board - Examination Application |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Ohio Commercial Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Ohio Commercial Refrigeration Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
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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.
