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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Company Licenses
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 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $750 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $750 |
| Due: | Annually |
Ohio General Contractor License
Not required
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) |
Cincinnati Crane Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Cincinnati Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $130 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
Cincinnati Home Improvement Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Cincinnati Hydronics Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Cincinnati Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $130 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
Cincinnati Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Buildings & Inspections - Plumbing Inspections Group (OH) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $130 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
Cincinnati Refrigeration Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/contractor-registration/ |
| Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $130 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
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) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
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) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
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) |
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) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
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) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Cuyahoga County Plumbing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Cuyahoga County Board of Health - Plumbing Program (OH) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | Contact the board for a renewal application. |
Springfield Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $300 per category. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $200 per category. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
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) |
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) |
Springfield General Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
Springfield HVAC Contractor License
| More Information: | https://springfieldohio.gov/business-development/building-regulations/contractor-licenses/ |
| Agency: | City of Springfield Division of Building Regulations (OH) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $300 per category. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $200 per category. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Ohio Commercial Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
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| Agency fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
Ohio Commercial HVAC Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
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| Agency fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
Ohio Commercial Hydronics Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Ohio Commercial Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
Ohio Commercial Refrigeration Contractor License
| More Information: | https://com.ohio.gov/DICO/ocilb/LicenseQualificationProcess.aspx |
| Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | |
| Agency fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
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.
