Ohio Construction Licensing

Online

$100

• Certificate of insurance with the City of Athens as certificate holder
• Copy of current Workers Compensation Certificate, if applicable
• State license number, if applicable

Online

$100

Annually by June 1.

Failure to register is subject to a $500 per job penalty, maximum of $1,000 per year.

• Certificate of insurance with the City of Athens as certificate holder
• Copy of current Workers Compensation Certificate, if applicable
• State license number, if applicable

Contractor Renewal & Tax Questionnaire

$50 for businesses with 5 or fewer employees and $75 for businesses with 6 or more employees

Contractor Renewal & Tax Questionnaire (Renewal)

$25

Annually by December 31.

Online

$125

Online

$125

Annually by December 31.

Contractor Registration Checklist & Application

Mail

$131.25 per year (can register for up to 3 years)

Minimum of 10 days.

• Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Limits of liability no less than $100,000 for damages to a single person, and $300,000 for one occurrence
  • Crane Operations
    • Equipment with a rated lift capacity no greater than 40 tons shall hold current and valid liability insurance coverage in an amount no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with additional umbrella coverage of no less than $4,000,000
    • Equipment with a rated lift capacity of greater than 40 tons, shall hold current and valid liability insurance coverage in an amount no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with additional umbrella coverage of no less than $10,000,000
• Crane Equipment and Personnel Lists (if applicable)
• Proof of Ohio Workers’ Compensation coverage
• Registered Contractor Sub List (if applicable)

Contractor Registration Checklist & Application (Renewal)

Mail

$131.25 per year (can renew for up to 3 years at a time)

Annually by the date of issuance.

$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

• Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Limits of liability no less than $100,000 for damages to a single person, and $300,000 for one occurrence
  • Crane Operations
    • Equipment with a rated lift capacity no greater than 40 tons shall hold current and valid liability insurance coverage in an amount no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with additional umbrella coverage of no less than $4,000,000
    • Equipment with a rated lift capacity of greater than 40 tons, shall hold current and valid liability insurance coverage in an amount no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with additional umbrella coverage of no less than $10,000,000
• Crane Equipment and Personnel Lists (if applicable)
• Proof of Ohio Workers’ Compensation coverage
• Registered Contractor Sub List (if applicable)

Contractor Registration Application

Mail

$130

Mail

$130

Annually

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

Contractor Registration Packet

Mail

$75

$75 fee if work has started prior to registration

Include an email address or a self-addressed stamped envelope for registration to be mailed when finalized

• Certificate of Insurance
• Bond
• Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) form
• Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Certificate
• State License, if applicable

Mail

$75

Annually by December 31

Renewal notices and information will be emailed at the beginning of December

• Certificate of Insurance
• Bond
• Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Certificate
• State License, if applicable

New Contractor Registration

$75 application fee + $150 registration fee. Fire suppression, fire main, and fire alarm contractors do not pay a fee.

$150 renewal fee. Fire suppression, fire main, and fire alarm contractors do not pay a fee.

Annually by December 31.

$75 late fee

Renewal forms are mailed to licensees prior to the expiration date.

Contractor Registration Application 

Mail 

$100

• Original copy of Compliance Bond in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00).
• Certificate of Contractor’s Liability Insurance in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00).
• Ohio Workers Compensation Certificate. When your workers comp certificate expires during the year for which you are registered, you MUST provide a current copy. If you do not carry workers’ compensation, attached sheet must be completed and NOTARIZED.
• Copy of Ohio Construction Industry License if you are registrating as a HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing or hydronics contractor. (*Per Ohio Revised Code, you MUST provide the Building Department with a copy of your State of Ohio Contractors License to perform commercial work.)
• All contractors registering with the Chillicothe Building Department for the FIRST time must also submit the attached City of Chillicothe Income Tax forms at the time of registration. Questions concerning the income tax forms are to be directed to the Chillicothe Income Tax Department at 740-773-1161.

Contractor Registration Application 

Mail 

$100

Annually by date of issuance. 

• Original copy of Compliance Bond in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00).
• Certificate of Contractor’s Liability Insurance in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00).
• Ohio Workers Compensation Certificate. When your workers comp certificate expires during the year for which you are registered, you MUST provide a current copy. If you do not carry workers’ compensation, attached sheet must be completed and NOTARIZED.
• Copy of Ohio Construction Industry License if you are registrating as a HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing or hydronics contractor. (*Per Ohio Revised Code, you MUST provide the Building Department with a copy of your State of Ohio Contractors License to perform commercial work.)
• All contractors registering with the Chillicothe Building Department for the FIRST time must also submit the attached City of Chillicothe Income Tax forms at the time of registration. Questions concerning the income tax forms are to be directed to the Chillicothe Income Tax Department at 740-773-1161.

Contractor Registration Form

$85

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

$85

Annually by December 31.

Registration & Renewal: Contractor, Journeyman and Apprentice

Mail 

Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. 

Registration & Renewal: Contractor, Journeyman and Apprentice

Mail 

Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. 

Annually by December 31. 

Contractor Registration Form

Mail 

$25

Contractor Registration Form

Mail 

$25

Annually by the date of issuance. 

Contractor Registration-Renewal Form

$100

Contractor Registration-Renewal Form

$40

Annually by December 31.

Online

$125

• Certificate of Insurance
• Certified Copies of State Licenses (electrical, plumbing, sewer, HVAC and refrigeration contractors)
• Copy of DBA registration with Secretary of State, if applicable
• Proof of Hot Work Training within 3 years of application, if applicable

Online

$125

Annually by December 31

• Certificate of Insurance
• Certified Copies of State Licenses (electrical, plumbing, sewer, HVAC and refrigeration contractors)

Contractor Registration Application 

Mail 

$75 registration fee + $10 for each additional trade 

Contractor Registration Application 

Mail 

$75 registration fee + $10 for each additional trade

Annually by December 31. 

Contractor Registration Form

Online only

$75

• Registration is only accepted online through Twinsburg’s MyGov portal
• The application form must be signed by an officer of applicants company

• Contractor's Bond - Twinsburg Bond Form Only
• Certificate of Insurance
• Valid State of Ohio Electrical License
• Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) Registration Form - submitted directly to Regional Income Tax Agency

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Online only

$75

Annually by December 31.

• Registration renewal is only accepted online through Twinsburg’s MyGov portal
• The application form must be signed by an officer of applicants company

• Contractor's Bond - Twinsburg Bond Form Only
• Certificate of Insurance
• Valid State of Ohio Electrical License
• Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) Registration Form - submitted directly to Regional Income Tax Agency

Please call the engineering department at (419) 738-5596 to request an application via e-mail

In-person or mail

$20 registration fee per trade

• Certificate of Insurance
• Bond (if applicable)
• State of Ohio license (if applicable)
• 5 references
• If submitting via mail include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for registration to be mailed back to you

Mail

$20 registration renewal fee per trade

Annually by December 31.

Renewal notices and instructions are mailed prior to the expiration of the registration

• Certificate of Insurance
• Bond (if applicable)
• State of Ohio license (if applicable)
• 5 references
• If submitting via mail include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for registration to be mailed back to you

Contractor Registration Application

$150

-Certificate of Insurance of at least $500,000 for Personal Injury and $300,000 for Property Damage.
-City of Warrensville Heights listed as additional insured on Bond and Certificate of Insurance
-Copy of State License Required for Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC contractors

$10,000

Contraction Registration Application

$75

Annually by December 31.

-Certificate of Insurance of at least $500,000 for Personal Injury and $300,000 for Property Damage.
-City of Warrensville Heights listed as additional insured on Bond and Certificate of Insurance
-Copy of State License Required for Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC contractors

$10,000

Contractor Registration Application

Mail

$60 license fee

• Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Bond

In-person

$40 license renewal fee

Annually by December 31

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)

• Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Current Bond

Electrical Contractor Package

Mail

$150

• Bond
• Certificate of Insurance
• Insurance Endorsement Form
• Corporations: Copy of Articles of Corporation with the State Seal of Ohio

Electrical Contractor Package

Mail

$120

Annually by date of issuance

OCILB Contractor Application

Mail

$350

OCILB Contractor Application (Renewal)

Mail

$350

Annually by the end of the month of issuance.

Fire Contractor - Registration Packet

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

• Option A: Company or Individual Installer Registration Only: Non-refundable $350.00 registration fee.
• Option B: Company Registration and Individual Installer Registration (same individual): Non-refundable
  $550.00 registration fee.

• To work in the City of Columbus, contractors must have an active Individual Installer Registration, and an active Fire Protection Company Registration.
• Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Registration Application for the Company; completed and signed by the person chosen to be the responsible party for the company registration. This application must be notarized.
• A Bond in the amount of $25,000. The enclosed bond form must be used. 
• A copy of the Company’s current certificate with Ohio’s Division of State Fire Marshal. A Columbus registration will be issued in the name of the business entity as it appears on the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal certificate.

Fire Contractor - Registration Packet (Renewal)

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

$350

Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month.

• To work in the City of Columbus, contractors must have an active Individual Installer Registration, and an active Fire Protection Company Registration.
  Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Registration Application for the Company; completed and signed by the person chosen to be the responsible party for the company registration. This application must be notarized.
• A Bond in the amount of $25,000. The enclosed bond form must be used. 
• A copy of the Company’s current certificate with Ohio’s Division of State Fire Marshal. A Columbus registration will be issued in the name of the business entity as it appears on the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal certificate.

Application for Plumbing Contractor Registration

Mail

$100

Mail

$100

Annually by December 31.

Contact the board for a renewal application.

Contractor Registration Form

$100 per registration type

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

$50 per registration type

Licenses expire at the end of each calendar year and must be renewed by January 31.

Online

$75

Online

$75

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$75

Online

$75

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$75

Online

$75

Annually by the date of issuance.

Contractor Registration Form

$100

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

$100

Annually by December 31.

Plumbing Contractor Registration

$100

• Bond in the amount of $20,000 listing Erie County Combined General Health District as oblige

Plumbing Contractor Registration (Renewal)

$100

Annually by December 31.

• Bond in the amount of $20,000 listing Erie County Combined General Health District as oblige

Contractor Registration Application

$125

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

$125

Annually by the expiration date of your bond.

Application for Contractor Registration

Mail

$50

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Mail

$50

Annually by December 31.

Application for Contractor Registration

Mail

$50

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Mail

$50

Annually by December 31.

Online

$100

Online

$100

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$100

Online

$100

Annually by the date of issuance.

Application for License and Registration

$100 per registration type

Application for License and Registration (Renewal)

$100 per registration type

Annually by December 31.

Online

$60

Online

$60

Annually

Contractor Registration and Bond Form

$100 per registration type

Contractor Registration and Bond Form (Renewal)

$100 per registration type

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$100 per trade

Online

$100 per trade

Annually by December 31.

Application for Contractor Registration

$150 per category of registration

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

$150 per category of registration

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.

Contractor Application

$50 per trade except for the Residential Electrical Contractor, which has a fee of $110

• A copy of a valid, unexpired State of Ohio Contractors License (HVAC, Electrical, Fire Alarm, & Fire Protection). *This requirement does not apply to General Building, Residential Electrical, or Signage Contractors
• Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the “City of Lima” as the Certificate Holder for at least $300,000
• Copy of your current Ohio Workers Compensation Certificate
• Registration with the City of Lima Tax Department

Contractor Application (Renewal)

$50 per trade except for the Residential Electrical Contractor, which has a fee of $110

Annually by January 15.

• A copy of a valid, unexpired State of Ohio Contractors License (HVAC, Electrical, Fire Alarm, & Fire Protection). *This requirement does not apply to General Building, Residential Electrical, or Signage Contractors
• Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the “City of Lima” as the Certificate Holder for at least $300,000
• Copy of your current Ohio Workers Compensation Certificate
• Registration with the City of Lima Tax Department

Online

$25

Online

$25

Annually by December 31.

Contractor Registration Packet and Checklist

Mail or online.

$100

Online

$75

Annually by December 31.

Contractor's License Application

$50

Contractor's License Application (Renewal)

$50

Annually by December 31.

Contractor Registration Application

$100

• Surety bond
• Certificate of insurance
• Copy of Workers' Compensation policy
• Copy of State License (if applicable)

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

$100

Annually by December 31.

• Surety bond
• Certificate of insurance
• Copy of Workers' Compensation policy
• Copy of State License (if applicable)

Contractor Registration Application

$50 per registration type

• Copy of Liability Insurance
• Copy of current qualification certificate or state license (if applicable)

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

$50 per registration type

Annually by December 31.

• Copy of Liability Insurance
• Copy of current qualification certificate or state license (if applicable)

Contractor Registration Form

$75 per registration type

• Contractor Bond Form
• Copy of Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000 (Pickaway County must be listed as the Certificate Holder)
• Copy of Workers Compensation Certificate
• Copy of state license (for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC registrations)

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

$75 per registration type

Annually by December 31.

• Contractor Bond Form
• Copy of Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000 (Pickaway County must be listed as the Certificate Holder)
• Copy of Workers Compensation Certificate
• Copy of state license (for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC registrations)

Application for Contractor Registration

$120 per trade

• Copy of current Ohio License (electric, mechanical, plumbing, etc.)
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Minimum coverage of $500,000.00 General Liability
  • City shall be listed as a certificate holder
• Copy of Ohio Worker’s Compensation Certificate

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

$120 per trade

Annually by December 31.

• Copy of current Ohio License (electric, mechanical, plumbing, etc.)
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Minimum coverage of $500,000.00 General Liability
  • City shall be listed as a certificate holder
• Copy of Ohio Worker’s Compensation Certificate

Contractor Registration Application

$100 for the first registration + $50 for each additional category of registration

New applicants must register with the City Income Tax Division before registering with the Engineering Department.

• Bond in the amount of $25,000 (Only required if contracted by or performing work on property owned by, the City of Portsmouth)
• Certificate of Contractor’s Liability Insurance in the amount of $300,000
• Ohio Workers Compensation Certificate
• Copy of Ohio Construction Industry License if you are registering as an Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Hydronic Piping Contractor, or Fire/Security Detection Suppression

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

$100 for the first registration + $50 for each additional category of registration

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.

• Bond in the amount of $25,000 (Only required if contracted by or performing work on property owned by, the City of Portsmouth)
• Certificate of Contractor’s Liability Insurance in the amount of $300,000
• Ohio Workers Compensation Certificate
• Copy of Ohio Construction Industry License if you are registering as an Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Hydronic Piping Contractor, or Fire/Security Detection Suppression

Online

$75 registration fee + $4 processing fee

• Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City of Powell as a certificate holder
• Copy of Workers Compensation Certificate
• Copy of State License (if applicable)

Online

$75 registration fee + $4 processing fee

Annually by December 31.

• Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City of Powell as a certificate holder
• Copy of Workers Compensation Certificate
• Copy of State License (if applicable)

Contractor Registration Application and Bond

$75 per trade

Contractor Registration Application and Bond (Renewal)

$75 per trade

Annually by December 31.

Contractor Registration Application

Mail

$300 per category

• State Contractor Qualification Certificate/License, if applicable
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Bond
• Driver's License

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

Mail

$200 per category

Annually by December 31.

• State Contractor Qualification Certificate/License, if applicable
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Bond
• Driver's License

Specialty Contractor Registration

$135

• Copy of proof of insurance -Stark County Building must be listed as certificate holder
• Copy of workers compensation or sole proprietor waiver
• Copy of Ohio state certificate/license
• Copy of Ohio State Fire Marshall Registration for Fire Suppression if applying as Sprinkler, Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm contractor

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

$100

Annually by December 31.

• Copy of proof of insurance -Stark County Building must be listed as certificate holder
• Copy of workers compensation or sole proprietor waiver
• Copy of Ohio state certificate/license
• Copy of Ohio State Fire Marshall Registration for Fire Suppression if applying as Sprinkler, Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm contractor

Specialty Contractor Registration

$135

• Copy of proof of insurance -Stark County Building must be listed as certificate holder
• Copy of workers compensation or sole proprietor waiver
• Copy of Ohio state certificate/license
• Copy of Ohio State Fire Marshall Registration for Fire Suppression if applying as Sprinkler, Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm contractor

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

$100

Annually by December 31.

• Copy of proof of insurance -Stark County Building must be listed as certificate holder
• Copy of workers compensation or sole proprietor waiver
• Copy of Ohio state certificate/license
• Copy of Ohio State Fire Marshall Registration for Fire Suppression if applying as Sprinkler, Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm contractor

Specialty Contractor Registration

$135

• Copy of proof of insurance -Stark County Building must be listed as certificate holder
• Copy of workers compensation or sole proprietor waiver
• Copy of Ohio state certificate/license
• Copy of Ohio State Fire Marshall Registration for Fire Suppression if applying as Sprinkler, Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm contractor

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

$100

Annually by December 31.

• Copy of proof of insurance -Stark County Building must be listed as certificate holder
• Copy of workers compensation or sole proprietor waiver
• Copy of Ohio state certificate/license
• Copy of Ohio State Fire Marshall Registration for Fire Suppression if applying as Sprinkler, Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm contractor

Contractor Registration Application

$145 per registration

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

$90 per registration

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.

Fire Contractor Application

$200 per class

• Copy of current company fire protection contractor certificate issued by the State Fire Marshal's Office
• Copy of Certificate of Tax Compliance issued by City of Toledo Tax Department

License Renewal Application

$200 per class

Annually by December 31.

• Copy of current company fire protection contractor certificate issued by the State Fire Marshal's Office

Contractor Registration Form

$25

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

$25

Annually by December 31.

Contractor Registration Application

Mail

$50

• Current Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Copy of current Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Copy of current State License for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC registration (commercial projects only)
• Completed Contractor Taxpayer Registration form

Mail

$50

Annually by December 31. Renewal packets will be mailed out in November or December.

Mechanical Contractor Registration Form

$100 per registration type

• $25,000 Original Bond (must have seal and payable to the City of Whitehall and date issued and expiration date)
• Current Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000
• Electric, HVAC, Hydronic, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression registrants must submit a copy of State of Ohio License
• Sanitary Sewer registrants must submit a copy of City of Columbus Sewer License

Mechanical Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

$100 per registration type

Annually by the date of issuance.

• Current Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000
• Electric, HVAC, Hydronic, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression registrants must submit a copy of State of Ohio License
• Sanitary Sewer registrants must submit a copy of City of Columbus Sewer License

Non-mechanical Contractor Registration Form

$100 per registration type

• $25,000 Original Bond (must have seal and payable to the City of Whitehall and date issued and expiration date)
• Current Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000

Non-mechanical Contractor Registration Form

$100 per registration type

Annually by the date of issuance.

• Current Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000

Contractor Registration Application 

Mail 

$50 for each trade

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal) 

Mail 

$50 for each trade

Annually by December 31.