
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
Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $750 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $750 |
Due: | Annually |
Ohio Fire Protection License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Main company $200, Sole Proprietor $50, Branch Office $10 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Main company $200, Sole Proprietor $50, Branch Office $10 |
Due: | Annually by July 1. |
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
Athens Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Athens Office of Code Enforcement and Community Development (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by June 1. |
Penalties: | Failure to register is subject to a $500 per job penalty, maximum of $1,000 per year. |
Required Attachments: |
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Bellefontaine Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Bellefontaine Engineering Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 for businesses with 5 or fewer employees and $75 for businesses with 6 or more employees |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Bexley Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Bexley Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Cincinnati Building Construction Contractor License
Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $131.25 per year (can register for up to 3 years) |
Turnaround: | Minimum of 10 days. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $131.25 per year (can renew for up to 3 years at a time) |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
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 |
Required Attachments: |
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Cincinnati Electrical Contractor License
Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
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 Mechanical Contractor License
Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
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 Plumbing Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
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 Refrigeration Contractor License
Agency: | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
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. |
City of Avon Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Penalties: | $75 fee if work has started prior to registration |
Notes: | Include an email address or a self-addressed stamped envelope for registration to be mailed when finalized |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Notes: | Renewal notices and information will be emailed at the beginning of December |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Canton Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Canton Building/Code Enforcement Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $150 registration fee. Fire suppression, fire main, and fire alarm contractors do not pay a fee. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $150 renewal fee. Fire suppression, fire main, and fire alarm contractors do not pay a fee. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: | $75 late fee |
Notes: | Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
City of Chillicothe Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Delaware Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Delaware Planning & Community Development Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $85 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $85 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Maumee Contractor License
Agency: | City of Maumee Building & Inspection (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | Registration & Renewal: Contractor, Journeyman and Apprentice |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Registration & Renewal: Contractor, Journeyman and Apprentice |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Napoleon Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
City of Oregon Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Shaker Heights Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Solon Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 registration fee + $10 for each additional trade |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 registration fee + $10 for each additional trade |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Twinsburg Electrical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notes: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: |
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Required Attachments: |
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City of Wapakoneta Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | Please call the engineering department at (419) 738-5596 to request an application via e-mail |
Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
Agency Fee: | $20 registration fee per trade |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 registration renewal fee per trade |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal notices and instructions are mailed prior to the expiration of the registration |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Warrensville Heights Contractor Registration
Agency: | Warrensville Heights Building and Housing Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
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. |
Bond Amount: | $10,000 |
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. |
Bond Amount: | $10,000 |
City of Zanesville Contractor Registration - Commercial Electrical
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 license fee |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | In-person |
Agency Fee: | $40 license renewal fee |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Notes: | There is no application for license renewal. Go in person to the Public Safety Department to fill out any paperwork and pay the renewal fee (401 Market Street Zanesville, OH 43701) |
Required Attachments: |
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Cleveland Electrical Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
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: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 |
Due: | Annually |
Cleveland General Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
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 |
Notarize: | Required |
Before you Apply: | -Application form |
Required Attachments: | Corporations ONLY - provide a copy of Articles of Incorporation with the State Seal of Ohio |
Bond Amount: | $25,000 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 |
Cleveland HVAC Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
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: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 |
Due: | Annually |
Cleveland Plumbing Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH) |
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: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 |
Due: | Annually |
Columbus Electrical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Columbus Fire Protection Contractor Company License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Required Attachments: |
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Columbus General Contractor Registration
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. |
Bond Amount: | $25,000 |
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 |
Bond Amount: | $25,000 |
Columbus HVAC Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Columbus Plumbing Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Columbus Refrigeration Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Columbus Sewer Water Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Instructions: |
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Filing Method: | Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by March 31. |
Cuyahoga County Plumbing Contractor Registration
Agency: | Cuyahoga County Board of Health - Plumbing Program (OH) |
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 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Contact the board for a renewal application. |
Defiance Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Defiance Building Inspection Division (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 per registration type |
Due: | Licenses expire at the end of each calendar year and must be renewed by January 31. |
Dublin Concrete Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin Demolition Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin Electrical Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin Engineering Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin Fire Protection Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin General Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin Mechanical Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin Plumbing Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Dublin Sign Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Eaton Contractor Registration
Agency: | Eaton Building Inspection & Zoning Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Erie County Plumbing Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Fayette County Contractor Registration
Agency: | Fayette County Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by the expiration date of your bond. |
Franklin County Electrical Contractor Registration
Agency: | Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Franklin County HVAC Contractor Registration
Agency: | Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Gahanna Electrical Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Gahanna Planning, Building, and Zoning Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Gahanna Fire Protection Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Gahanna Planning, Building, and Zoning Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Geauga County Contractor License
Agency: | Geauga County Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Grandview Heights Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Grandview Heights Building and Zoning Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually |
Grove City Contractor Registration - Fire Registration
Agency: | City of Grove City Building and Zoning Division (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Hilliard Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Hilliard Building Standards Division (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per trade |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per trade |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Lancaster Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 per category of registration |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 per category of registration |
Due: | Registrations must be renewed annually. The initial renewal date is one year from the date that appears on your bond. Subsequent renewals are due one year from the date that is established on your current bond or the date that appears on your newly submitted bond. |
Lima/Allen County Contractor Registration
Agency: | Lima/Allen County Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 per trade except for the Residential Electrical Contractor, which has a fee of $110 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 per trade except for the Residential Electrical Contractor, which has a fee of $110 |
Due: | Annually by January 15. |
Required Attachments: |
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London Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of London Building and Zoning Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Mansfield Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Mansfield Bureau of Building and Codes (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Marysville Contractor's License
Agency: | City of Marysville Engineering Division (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Middleburg Heights Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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New Albany Contractor Registration
Agency: | New Albany Community Development Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 per registration type |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 per registration type |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Pickaway County Contractor Registration
Agency: | Pickaway County Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 per registration type |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 per registration type |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Pickerington Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Pickerington Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 per trade |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 per trade |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Portsmouth Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Portsmouth Engineering Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Bond Requirements: | $25,000 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for the first registration + $50 for each additional category of registration |
Notes: | New applicants must register with the City Income Tax Division before registering with the Engineering Department. |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for the first registration + $50 for each additional category of registration |
Due: | All non-OCILB (Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board) registrations must be renewed every 12 months. The expiration of an OCILB licensed specialty contractor registration shall coincide with the specialty license issued by the OCILB. |
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Powell Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Powell Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 registration fee + $4 processing fee |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 registration fee + $4 processing fee |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Reynoldsburg Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Reynoldsburg Building Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 per trade |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 per trade |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Springfield Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 per category |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 per category |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Electrical
Agency: | Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - HVAC
Agency: | Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Hydronics
Agency: | Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Refrigeration
Agency: | Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Sprinkler/Fire Suppression
Agency: | Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Summit County Contractor Registration
Agency: | Summit County Building Standards Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Bond Requirements: | $10,000 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $145 per registration |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $90 per registration |
Due: | Contractor registrations expire one year from the date issued or on the next quarterly expiration date following the year anniversary, whichever is later. The quarterly expiration dates are April 31, July 31, October 31, and December 31. |
Toledo Fire Protection Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Toledo Division of Building Inspection (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 per class |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 per class |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Van Wert Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Van Wert Engineering Department (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Village of Baltimore Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. Renewal packets will be mailed out in November or December. |
Whitehall Mechanical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Required Attachments: |
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Whitehall Non-Mechanical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per registration type |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Required Attachments: |
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Wood County Contractor Registration
Agency: | Wood County Building Inspection (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 for each trade |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 for each trade |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Individual Licenses
Ohio Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Air Monitoring Technician Certification
Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Project Designer Certification
Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist Certification
Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Abatement Worker Certification
Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist Certification
Agency: | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Commercial Electrical Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application |
Instructions: |
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: | The following documents are required to be submitted with the initial application to the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board:
The following documents are required to be submitted once an applicant has passed the required exam:
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | Reciprocity Application (select the application based on the jurisdiction you are seeking reciprocity from) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notarize: | Required |
Notes: | Below is a list of the states with which Ohio electrical contractors now have reciprocity. Reciprocity is only offered to those who have taken the recognized test. Those who are grandfathered in are not eligible to reciprocate.
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
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Required Attachments: |
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Ohio Commercial HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Hydronics Contractor License
Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board - Examination Application |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Commercial Plumbing Contractor License
Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Fire Protection System Designer Certification - Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per certification |
Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per certification |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Fire Protection System Designer Certification - Fire Alarm Systems
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per certification |
Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per certification |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Fire Protection System Designer Certification - Special Hazards Systems
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per certification |
Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 per certification |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Ohio Individual Fire Protection Certification
Agency: | Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of State Fire |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $35 per category |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Ohio Lead Inspector License
Agency: | Ohio Department of Health - Lead License Accreditation Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | Lead Licensure Application, online application available. |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Liead Licensure Application, online application available |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Required Attachments: | Include a copy of your refresher training course certificate. |
Ohio Lead Risk Assessor License
Initial Registration
Form: | Lead Licensure Application, online application available. |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Liead Licensure Application, online application available |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Biennially by date of issuance. |
Required Attachments: | Include a copy of your refresher training course certificate. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
City of Dayton Electrical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 for 1 year registration & $400 for 2 year registration |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 for 1 year registration & $400 for 2 year registration |
Due: |
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Required Attachments: |
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City of Toledo Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Contractor Trade Application |
Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | In-person or mail |
Agency Fee: | $140 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Penalties: | $60 late fee for renewals submitted after January 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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Columbus Fire Protection Contractor Individual Installer License
Agency: | City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov |
Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Trumbull County Electrical Registration
Initial Registration
Form: |
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Instructions: | Mail all requirements together to avoid the return of an incomplete application. Mark envelope Attention: Chief Electrical Inspector. |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Renewal Registration Application
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Instructions: | Mail all requirements together to avoid the return of an incomplete application. Mark envelope Attention: Chief Electrical Inspector. |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by January 1 |
Notarize: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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