50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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Ohio Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Ohio Asbestos Contractor License

Agency:Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Contractor Licensure Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$750

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Contractor Licensure Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$750

Due:

Annually

Ohio Boiler Contractor Certificate of Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Boiler Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Email to com.boilers@com.ohio.gov

Agency Fee:
  • $50
  • Payments can be made online

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $50
  • Payments can be made online
Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Notes:

An invoice for renewal will be sent 30 to 60 days before the expiration of the current license. 

Ohio Fire Protection License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of State Fire
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

All categories must submit proof of liability insurance or bond in amount of a minimum of $50,000.00.

Bond Requirements:

All categories must submit proof of liability insurance or bond in amount of a minimum of $50,000.00.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

Branch offices must provide a copy of main company license in good standing with their certification


Companies not based in the state of Ohio must complete an irrevocable consent to legal service.

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Protection Company License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:
  • $200 Main company 
  • $50 Sole Proprietor 
  • $10 Branch Office 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $200 Main company 
  • $50 Sole Proprietor 
  • $10 Branch Office 
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

City of Akron Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Akron - Public Service Department - Engineering Bureau (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance
    • The minimum amount varies based on the cost of projects being performed. Call the City to determine the minimum amount you will need.
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Proof of registration with the City Tax Administrator

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Licenses expire annually on June 30 and renewals are due by May 30. 

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Proof of registration with the City Tax Administrator

Athens Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Athens Office of Code Enforcement and Community Development (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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

City of Avon Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Avon - Building Department (OH)
Law:

Avon, Ohio, Municipal Code § 1444.01.

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 per person Bodily Injury, $300,000 per person Accidental Injury, and $50,000 Property Damage
  • The City of Avon must be listed as the certificate holder
Bond Requirements:
  • $10,000 license/performance bond
  • Bond must be on the City of Avon Bond Form
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Packet

Filing Method:

Mail

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by December 31

Notes:

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

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

Village of Baltimore Contractor Registration

Agency:Village of Baltimore Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

A current certificate of liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000.00/$300,000.00 bodily injury and $50,000.00 property damage.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

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

Bellefontaine Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Bellefontaine Engineering Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Renewal & Tax Questionnaire

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Renewal & Tax Questionnaire (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Bexley Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Bexley Building Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Canton Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Canton Building/Code Enforcement Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

New Contractor Registration

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

Agency:City of Chillicothe (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • 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.
Bond Requirements:

$15,000

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • 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.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Required Attachments:
  • 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.

Cincinnati Building Construction Contractor License

Agency:City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Checklist & Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

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

Turnaround:

Minimum of 10 days.

Required Attachments:
  • 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)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Checklist & Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Email ccpbpermitcenter@cincinnati-oh.gov (make sure to attach the Certificate of Insurance and Renewal Notice).

Agency Fee:
  • $131.25 per year (can renew for up to 3 years at a time)
  • Once your renewal email is received and approved, you will receive an email back with payment instructions
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:
  • 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)

Cincinnati Crane Contractor License

Agency:City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH)

Cincinnati Electrical Contractor License

Agency:City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$130

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

Annually

Notes:

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

Cincinnati Home Improvement Contractor License

Agency:City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH)
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Checklist and Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$131.25/year (a contractor can elect to have a license term of 1, 2, or 3 years)

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • List of subcontractors, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Checklist and Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$131.25/year (contractors can elect to renew their license for 1, 2, or 3 years)

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • List of subcontractors, if applicable

Cincinnati Hydronics Contractor License

Agency:City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH)

Cincinnati Mechanical Contractor License

Agency:City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$130

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

Annually

Notes:

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

Cincinnati Plumbing Contractor License

Agency:City of Cincinnati Buildings & Inspections - Plumbing Inspections Group (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$130

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

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)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$130

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

Annually

Notes:

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

Cleveland Demolition Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Business - Contractors and Builders Department (OH)

Cleveland Electrical Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage

Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Contractor Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Electrical Contractor Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Cleveland Fire Place Installer Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Business - Contractors and Builders Department (OH)

Cleveland General Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage

Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Insurance Endorsement Form
  • Corporations: Copy of Articles of Corporation with the State Seal of Ohio
Bond Amount:

$25,000

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Insurance Endorsement Form
  • Corporations: Copy of Articles of Corporation with the State Seal of Ohio
Bond Amount:

$25,000

Cleveland HVAC Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage

Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Cleveland Plumbing Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage

Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Contractor Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Plumbing Contractor Package

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Cleveland Sewer Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH)

City of Cleveland Heights Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Heights - Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 per person bodily injury, $300,000 aggregate, and $50,000 property damage 
  • The City of Cleveland Heights must be the certificate holder and listed as an additionally insured party
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 surety bond

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor - Complete Packet

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$150 application fee + $100 per trade

Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State License, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150 application fee + $100 per trade

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State License, if applicable

Columbus Demolition Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH)

Columbus Electrical Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Electrical Contractors (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by the end of the month of issuance.

Columbus Fire Protection Contractor Company License

Agency:City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH)
Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Requirement Notes:

Before making application to work in the City of Columbus as a fire certified installer and fire protection company, applicants must be licensed by the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Licensing and Certification for the type of certification for which application is being made.

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Contractor - Registration Packet

Filing Method:

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

Agency Fee:
  • 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.
Required Attachments:
  • 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.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Contractor - Registration Packet (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Required Attachments:
  • 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.

Columbus General Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of General and Home Improvement Contractors (OH)
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $300,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence
  • The Department of Building and Zoning must be listed as the certificate holder
Bond Requirements:
  • $25,000
  • Must use bond form provided in licensing packet

Initial Registration

Form:

Application

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

Notarization Required?:Required
Before you Apply:

-General Contractor Application completed and signed by the person chosen to be the responsible party for the company registration.
-A Bond in the amount of $25,000
-A Certificate of Liability Insurance with the limits of liability no less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for damages to a single person, and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for one (1) occurrence.
-Individual name, and company name if applicable, must be listed identically on all documents. 
-This application must be notarized

Bond Amount:

$25,000

Registration Renewal

Form:

City will mail renewal documents

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Notarization Required?:Not Required
Before you Apply:

-Renewal Cover Letter
-$25,000 surety bond
-Certificate of Liability Insurance with limits of liability no less than $300,000 for damages to a single person and $500,000 for one occurrence.

Required Attachments:

Change of Assignment Application completed and notarized – required only if changing the assigned company or company name

Bond Amount:

$25,000

Columbus Home Improvement Contractor License

Agency:City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH)

Columbus HVAC Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Hydronics Contractors (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by the end of the month of issuance.

Columbus Hydronics Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH)

Columbus Plumbing Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Plumbing and Sewer Contractors (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by the end of the month of issuance.

Columbus Refrigeration Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Refrigeration Contractors (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Form:

OCILB Contractor Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by the end of the month of issuance.

Columbus Sewer Water Contractor License

Agency:City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing City of Columbus, Department of Building & Zoning Services, 111 N Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, as a certificate holder, written by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Ohio, with the limits of liability no less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for damages to a single person, and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for one (1) occurrence.

Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Water and Sewer Contractor License Application

Instructions:
  1. Before submitting an application to the Department of Building and Zoning Services, contractors must first obtain approval from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
  2. Once you have received the required approval, you may submit an application, to be licensed as a sewer, water, or combination sewer and water contractor (based on approval from the Department of Utilities) to the Department of Building and Zoning Services.
Filing Method:

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

Agency Fee:
  • $350
  • Individuals who currently hold an active license or registration with the Department of Building & Zoning Services may be eligible for a reduced registration fee of $200.00.
Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • A Bond in the amount of $25,000.
  • A Certificate of Liability Insurance listing City of Columbus, Department of Building & Zoning Services, 111 N Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, as a certificate holder, written by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Ohio, with the limits of liability no less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for damages to a single person, and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for one (1) occurrence.
  • Approved application and board approval letter from Department of Public Utilities (per code section 4114.505)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Water and Sewer Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

Agency Fee:
  • $350
  • Individuals who currently hold an active license or registration with the Department of Building & Zoning Services may be eligible for a reduced registration fee of $200.00
Due:

Annually by March 31.

Columbus Sign Erector License

Agency:City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH)

City of Cuyahoga Falls Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Cuyahoga Falls - Engineering Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 bodily injury (including those resulting in the death of any one person) and $500,000 per accident or occurrence
  • Property Damage Insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 per accident or occurrence
  • The City of Cuyahoga Falls must be the certificate holder
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:
  1. Select the appropriate online application for your business structure. 
  2. Once you have submitted this application you submit the Business Registration form 48 to RITA. Keep the date(s) sheet for your records. 
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Corporate minutes showing the person applying is authorized to submit on behalf of the corporation (corporations only)
  • Certified Copy of General or Limited Partnership (general and limited partnerships only)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal letters with instructions on how to make the renewal payment will be mailed out in the beginning of December. 

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31

Defiance Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Defiance Building Inspection Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50 per registration type

Due:

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

City of Delaware Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Delaware Planning & Community Development Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$85

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$85

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Dublin Concrete Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin Demolition Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin Electrical Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin Engineering Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin Fire Protection Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin General Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin Mechanical Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin Plumbing Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Dublin Sign Contractor License

Agency:City of Dublin Community Development Department - Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Eaton Contractor Registration

Agency:Eaton Building Inspection & Zoning Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Gahanna Electrical Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Gahanna Planning, Building, and Zoning Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Grandview Heights Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Grandview Heights Building and Zoning Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually

Grove City Contractor Registration - Fire Registration

Agency:City of Grove City Building and Zoning Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration and Bond Form

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration and Bond Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Hilliard Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Hilliard Building Standards Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 per trade

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 per trade

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Kent Contractor License

Agency:City of Kent - Building Services Division (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence bodily injury and property damage
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Notes:

This license is for trades not subject to state licensing standards. If your trade is subject to state licensing, do not use this contractor registration.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration without State License

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by March 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance

Lancaster Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Lancaster Certified Building Department (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

Liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000

Bond Requirements:

$15,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$150 per category of registration

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

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)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Application

Agency Fee:

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

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by January 15.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

London Contractor Registration

Agency:City of London Building and Zoning Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Mansfield Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Mansfield Bureau of Building and Codes (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Packet and Checklist

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Marysville Contractor's License

Agency:City of Marysville Engineering Division (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor's License Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor's License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Maumee Contractor License

Agency:City of Maumee Building & Inspection (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Registration & Renewal: Contractor, Journeyman and Apprentice

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Registration & Renewal: Contractor, Journeyman and Apprentice

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Middleburg Heights Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Middleburg Heights Division of Building (OH)
Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Agency Fee:

$100

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

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

City of Napoleon Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Napoleon Zoning Department(OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Commercial general liablity insurance is required in order to qualify to perform work in the City of Napoleon. The minimum coverage shall be $1,000,000 general aggregate, $500,000 each occurrence, $500,000 personal injury. Please have your agent forward a certificate of insurance and be sure to name, city of napoleon as the holder.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance. 

New Albany Contractor Registration

Agency:New Albany Community Development Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Agency Fee:

$50 per registration type

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$50 per registration type

Due:

Annually by December 31.

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

City of North Canton Contractor License

Agency:City of North Canton - Development Services/Permits Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $1,000,000 for General and Engineering Contractors (working in the public right-of-way) and $500,000 for all single trade contractors
  • The certificate holder must be the City of North Canton
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Sole Proprietor Form
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Copy of Worker's Compensation Certificate or Sole Proprietor Form
  • Copy of State License (Fire alarm/suppression, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Copy of Worker's Compensation Certificate or Sole Proprietor Form
  • Copy of State License (Fire alarm/suppression, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing)

City of Oregon Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Oregon Building / Zoning Department (OH)
Bond Requirements:

$2,000 for paving contractor and $4,000 for sewer contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration-Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration-Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Parma Heights Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Parma Heights - Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $300,000
  • The City of Parma Heights must be the certificate holder
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Hydronics firm licenses must list a qualifying individual who holds a current and valid Ohio License under ORC 4740. 

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State License, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State License, if applicable

Pepper Pike Contractor Registration

Agency:The City of Pepper Pike's Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Pickerington Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Pickerington Building Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$120 per trade

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$120 per trade

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Portsmouth Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Portsmouth Engineering Department (OH)
Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

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.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

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.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Powell Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Powell Building Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75 registration fee + $4 processing fee

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75 registration fee + $4 processing fee

Due:

Annually by December 31.

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

Reynoldsburg Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Reynoldsburg Building Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application and Bond

Agency Fee:

$75 per trade

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application and Bond (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$75 per trade

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Rossford Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Rossford - Zoning Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance (no minimum)
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Residential General Contractors: $150
  • Residential Only Contractors: $100
  • Commercial General Contractors: $600
  • Commercial Contractors and Subcontractors: $100
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Proof of registration with RITA
  • State Licenses, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Residential General Contractors: $100
  • Residential Only Contractors: $50
  • Commercial General Contractors: $500
  • Commercial Contractors and Subcontractors: $50
Due:

Annually by December 31

City of Shaker Heights Contractor License

Agency:City of Shaker Heights - Building & Housing Department (OH)
Law:

Shaker Heights, Ohio, Municipal Code § 547

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate Bodily Injury, and $50,000 per occurrence Property/Fire Damage.

 

The City of Shaker Heights must be listed as the certificate holder and additional insured parties.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31

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

City of Solon Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Solon Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Evidence of general liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars($1,000,000) each occurrence and two million ($2,000,000) general aggregate. The City of Solon shall be listed as an additional insured.
  • Evidence of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. The City of Solon Ohio shall be listed as an additional insured.
Bond Requirements:

A completed and "sealed" City of Solon, Contractor registration Bond Form must be attached. 

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$75 registration fee + $10 for each additional trade 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$75 registration fee + $10 for each additional trade

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Springfield Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Springfield - Community Development Department - Division of Building Regulations (OH)
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $300,000 for each occurrence combined with single limit for bodily injury and property damage liability
  • Demolition Contractors must provide collapse hazard coverage and explosion hazard coverage
  • Excavation Contractors must provide both collapse and underground hazard coverage
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of private compensation coverage
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 license and permit bond made payable to the City of Springfield, Ohio

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$300 per category

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$200 per category

Due:

Annually by December 31.

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

City of Streetsboro Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Streetsboro - Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage
    • The City of Streetsboro and its agents must be named as additional insured parties
Bond Requirements:
  • $10,000 bond
    • The city and permit holder and/or owner need to be listed as additionally covered parties
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 for first 3 trades being registered, additional fees will apply if registering more than 3 trades. 

Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State of Ohio Vendor's License, if applicable
  • Certificate of Competency from State of Ohio, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 for first 3 trades being registered, additional fees will apply if registering more than 3 trades. 

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State of Ohio Vendor's License, if applicable
  • Certificate of Competency from State of Ohio, if applicable

Toledo Fire Protection Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Toledo Division of Building Inspection (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Contractor Application

Agency Fee:

$200 per class

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$200 per class

Due:

Annually by December 31.

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

City of Twinsburg Electrical Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Twinsburg Building Division (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Bodily Injury Limits $1,000,000/$300,000
  • Property Damage Limits $50,000
  • The City of Twinsburg must be listed as Certificate Holder
Bond Requirements:
  • $10,000
  • Must use the Twinsburg Bond Form and have it signed, notarized, and uploaded to website indicated on application
  • Bond form expires annually on December 31.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

Valid State of Ohio Electrical License is required.

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Filing Method:

Online only

Agency Fee:

$75

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Online only

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by December 31.

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

City of University Heights Contractor Registration

Agency:City of University Heights - Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than:
    • Bodily Injury $100,000 per occurrence
    • Property Damage $50,000 per occurrence
    • Bodily Injury and Property Damage $300,000 aggregate
    • If the applicant's coverage is provided by an insurance carrier using ISO simplified forms then the aggregate limit shall be a minimum of $600,000
    • The City of University Heights must be the certificate holder
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Bond Requirements:
  • $10,000 surety bond with the Power of Attorney payable to the City. 
  • The City must have a signed and sealed/stamped original bond at the Office. 
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150 application fee + $150 license fee per trade selected

Notes:

You must mail in the signed and stamped bond. Registration will not be issued until this is received. 

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • State License, if applicable
  • Surety Bond (original must be mailed in)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150 per trade

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • State License, if applicable
  • Surety Bond (original must be mailed in before the bond expires)

Van Wert Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Van Wert Engineering Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Wapakoneta Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Wapakoneta - Engineering Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance (no minimums) 

Bond Requirements:

$5000 bond for all contractors, including utility companies, working within a public right-of-way

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

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:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

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:
  • 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

City of Warrensville Heights Contractor Registration

Agency:Warrensville Heights Building and Housing Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Agency Fee:

$150

Before you Apply:

-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

Bond Amount:

$10,000

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contraction Registration Application

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.
-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

Bond Amount:

$10,000

Whitehall Mechanical Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Whitehall Public Service & Building Department (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

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

Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Mechanical Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Required Attachments:
  • $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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Mechanical Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Whitehall Non-Mechanical Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Whitehall Public Service & Building Department (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

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

Bond Requirements:

$25,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Non-mechanical Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Required Attachments:
  • $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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Non-mechanical Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

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

City of Zanesville Contractor Registration - Commercial Electrical

Agency:City of Zanesville - Public Safety Department - Building and Code Enforcement (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Liability insurance in an amount not less than $300,000

Bond Requirements:

$30,000

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$60 license fee

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Bond

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:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Current Bond

Cuyahoga County Plumbing Contractor Registration

Agency:Cuyahoga County Board of Health - Plumbing Program (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Plumbing Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

Contact the board for a renewal application.

Erie County Plumbing Contractor Registration

Agency:Erie County Health Department - Plumbing Program (OH)
Bond Requirements:

$20,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Plumbing Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

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

Fayette County Contractor Registration

Agency:Fayette County Building Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

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)

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Franklin County General Contractor Registration

Agency:Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department (OH)

Franklin County HVAC Contractor Registration

Agency:Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Geauga County Contractor License

Agency:Geauga County Building Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for License and Registration

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for License and Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100 per registration type

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Pickaway County Contractor Registration

Agency:Pickaway County Building Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Agency Fee:

$75 per registration type

Required Attachments:
  • 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)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$75 per registration type

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • 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)

Seneca County Contractor Registration

Agency:Seneca County Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance or Sole Proprietor Waiver
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or Email

Agency Fee:

$150 for first registration type + $100 for each additional registration type

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance or Sole Proprietor Waiver
  • Copy of current State of Ohio License, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail or Email

Agency Fee:

$150 for first registration type + $100 for each additional registration type

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance or Sole Proprietor Waiver
  • Copy of current State of Ohio license, if applicable

Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Electrical

Agency:Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$135

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - HVAC

Agency:Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$135

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Hydronics

Agency:Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$135

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Refrigeration

Agency:Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$135

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Stark County Specialty Contractor Registration - Sprinkler/Fire Suppression

Agency:Stark County Building Inspection Department (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$135

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Specialty Contractor Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Summit County Contractor Registration

Agency:Summit County Building Standards Department (OH)
Bond Requirements:

$10,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application

Agency Fee:

$145 per registration

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal)

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.

Wood County Contractor Registration

Agency:Wood County Building Inspection (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50 for each trade

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Application (Renewal) 

Filing Method:

Mail 

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Certification Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Ohio Commercial Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)
Insurance Requirements:
  • Contractor Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $500,000
  • The certificate holder must read as Ohio Construction Licensing Board 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg OH 43068
Notes:

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal alien (must provide proof)
  • Have been a tradesperson in the type of licensed trade for which the application is filed for not less than 5 years immediately prior to the date of application OR be a currently registered engineer in Ohio with 3 years of business experience in the construction industry in the trade for which the application is filed
  • Have never been convicted of a disqualifying offense as defined in S.B. 337
Requirement Notes:

Licenses must be tied to a Contracting Company.

Initial Registration

Form:

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application

Instructions:
  1. Submit application and required documentation to the Ohio Construction Licensing Board (OCILB) for approval
  2. Once the application has been approved by the Board, candidates must obtain a BCI and FBI Background Check
  3. Approved candidates will be provided with a PSI Candidate Information Bulletin which will contain detailed instructions on how to schedule an exam
  4. Individuals who receive a notice advising them of a passing status for both sections of the exam can obtain a state license by mailing in the license fee and required documentation
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$25

Notarization Required?:Not Required
Required Attachments:

The following documents are required to be submitted with the initial application to the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board: 

  • Proof of trade experience working underneath a licensed contractor on projects requiring a permit during the 5 years directly preceding the application
    • Provide at least 1 permit for each of the last five years with the applicable license name and number of the contractor the work was performed under
  • 5 years of tax records (cross out social security numbers) or Schedule C Form 1040

The following documents are required to be submitted once an applicant has passed the required exam: 

  • Copy of exam results
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Check for license fee due
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:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$25

Notarization Required?: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.

  • Kentucky
  • Lousiana
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • West Virginia
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Before you Apply:
  • License holders are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education for every year of licensure, half of which must be in code
  • Only half of the required hours are allowed to be completed virtually
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of meeting C.E. requirements

Ohio Commercial HVAC Contractor License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Initial Registration

Form:

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually

Ohio Commercial Hydronics Contractor License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Initial Registration

Form:

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board - Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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)

Initial Registration

Form:

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Examination Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually

Ohio Commercial Refrigeration Contractor License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)
Insurance Requirements:

Contractor Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $500,000

Initial Registration

Form:

OCILB Examination Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $25 exam application fee
  • $25 license fee (due once exam has been passed)
Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • 5 consecutive years of tax documents and one of the following: 
    • Minimum of 1 permit for each of the last 5 years obtained by the licensed contractor you worked under reflected by tax documents submitted
    • Active Journeyman's card in applicable trade
    • Certificate of Completion of apprenticeship from a program approved by Ohio or the US Department of Labor in applicable trade
    • Proof of 40 hours CE non-duplicated courses completed in code taken in applicable trade from OCILB-approved training agency OR
  • Proof of being a current Ohio-registered Professional Engineer with 3 years in business experience in the construction industry in applicable trade OR
  • Proof of 5 years experience as Ohio Government Inspector in applicable trade
  • Certificate of Insurance (to be submitted once exam is passed)
Background Check Requirements: ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Proof of 8 hours of continuing education (only 4 hours can be taken online)

Ohio Fire Protection System Designer Certification - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance - Board of Building Standards

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Protection System Designer Application

Agency Fee:

$100 per certification

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Letter of Approval from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Protection System Designer Renewal

Agency Fee:

$100 per certification

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Ohio Fire Protection System Designer Certification - Fire Alarm Systems

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance - Board of Building Standards

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Protection System Designer Application

Agency Fee:

$100 per certification

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Letter of Approval from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Protection System Designer Renewal

Agency Fee:

$100 per certification

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Ohio Fire Protection System Designer Certification - Special Hazards Systems

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance - Board of Building Standards

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Protection System Designer Application

Agency Fee:

$100 per certification

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Letter of Approval from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Protection System Designer Renewal

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Protection Individual Exam Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$35 per category 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Annually based on the first letter of your last name. Refer to the schedule below:

A-G: January 2
H-M: April 1
N-S: July 1
T-Z: October 1

Ohio Lead Inspector License

Agency:Ohio Department of Health - Lead License Accreditation Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Lead Licensure Application,  online application available. 

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$250

Required Attachments:
  • Attach a copy of the applicant’s training course certificate(s) and required supporting documentation
  • Provide one clear, current and color photo of the applicant only by one of the following methods:
    • Photo e-mailed to lead@odh.ohio.gov. Name file with applicant’s last name and last four digits of social security number (Jones 1234)
    • Photo attached to application with applicant’s name written on back of photo.

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

Agency:Ohio Department of Health - Lead License Accreditation Program
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

You must meet or exceed one of the following qualifications:

  • Be certified, licensed or registered by the State of Ohio as an engineer or architect.
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year experience in lead, asbestos, other environmental remediation or construction.
  • Have an Associate’s degree and 2 years experience in lead, asbestos, other environmental remediation or construction.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED and 3 years experience in lead, asbestos, other environmental remediation or construction.

Initial Registration

Form:

Lead Licensure Application,  online application available. 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250

Required Attachments:
  • Attach a copy of the applicant’s training course certificate(s) and required supporting documentation
  • Provide one clear, current and color photo of the applicant only by one of the following methods:
    • Photo e-mailed to lead@odh.ohio.gov. Name file with applicant’s last name and last four digits of social security number (Jones 1234)
    • Photo attached to application with applicant’s name written on back of photo.

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

Cleveland Electrical Maintenance Technician Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH)

Cleveland Journeyman Plumber Registration

Agency:City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing (OH)

Columbus Fire Protection Contractor Individual Installer License

Agency:City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (OH)

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Contractor - Registration Packet

Filing Method:

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

Agency Fee:
  • 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.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Contractor - Registration Packet (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or email BZSLicensing@Columbus.gov

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Columbus Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:City of Columbus Building and Zoning - Board of Review of Plumbing and Sewer Contractors (OH)

City of Dayton Electrical Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Dayton Planning, Neighborhoods & Development Department - Building Services Division (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

Public Liability/Bodily Injury:

  • $100,000 each person
  • $300,000 each accident
  • $300,000 completed operations

Property Damage:

  • $50,000 each accident
  • $100,000 aggregate for operations liability
  • $100,000 aggregate for completed operations

 

Umbrella coverage may be used to raise the limits to the required levels. The Certificate must include the policy number, effective date, expiration date and the wording “COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED”.

Bond Requirements:

$10,000

Notes:

Both registration and bond forms must be completed for each respective contractor work.

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Contractor Registration Form

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$250 for 1 year registration & $400 for 2 year registration

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Surety Bond
  • Copy of current State of Ohio Electrical Contractor's License

Registration Renewal

Form:

Electrical Contractor Registration Form

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$250 for 1 year registration & $400 for 2 year registration

Due:
  • Annually by December 31 (for 1 year registrations)
  • Biennially by December 31 (for 2 year registrations)
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Surety Bond
  • Copy of current State of Ohio Electrical Contractor's License

City of Elyria Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Elyria - Building and Land Department (OH)
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000
    • The City of Elyria must be the certificate holder
    • Must match the name of the company listed on the application exactly
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance (if license holder has employees)
Bond Requirements:

$25,000 bond

Notes:

An exam is required for Building I and Building II applicants following the approval of the application by the Chief Building Official. 

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (you can select one that has the prefilled-out contractor license type or use the blank form)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$125

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance, if applicable
  • Copy of State License, if applicable
  • 3 letters of reference from anyone who knows of applicant's work or copies of current registrations from 3 other jurisdictions (Building I, Building II, Building III, Excavating, Moving/Demolition, Sign Erector Contractors only)
    • Must include the individual's name not just the name of the company

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal forms are mailed out in the beginning of November. 

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance, if applicable
  • Copy of State License, if applicable

City of Toledo Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Toledo Division of Building Inspection (OH)
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 (required for HVAC & Refrigeration Contractors only)

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Contractor Trade Application

Filing Method:

In-person or mail

Agency Fee:

$200

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of Current State License
  • Copy of Certificate of Tax Registration from City of Toledo Tax Department
  • Signed Certificate of Appropriateness Agreement
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance (HVAC & Refrigeration Contractors only)

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Application

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:
  • Copy of Current State License

Trumbull County Electrical Registration

Agency:Trumbull County Building Inspection (OH)
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per any one accident/occurrence
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Ohio or Sole Proprietor Statement
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 Surety Bond. The following requirements apply:

  • Bond shall be in the registration holder's name and the registration holder shall sign as the principal
  • The provided Trumbull County Surety Bond form must be used and have the seal to be considered valid
  • Fill in the exact name(s) and assignee Business Entity as they appear on the State of Ohio Electrical License
  • Power of Attorney shall be attached to the bond form

Initial Registration

Form:

New Registration Application

  • Hover over forms
  • Hover over Electrical Inspection
  • Click New Registration Application
Instructions:

Mail all requirements together to avoid the return of an incomplete application. Mark envelope Attention: Chief Electrical Inspector.

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$200

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Bond
    • Must use Trumbull County Bond Form
    • Power of Attorney must be attached
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Sole Proprietor Statement
  • State License

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Registration Application

  • Hover over forms
  • Hover over Electrical Inspection
  • Click Renewal Registration Application
Instructions:

Mail all requirements together to avoid the return of an incomplete application. Mark envelope Attention: Chief Electrical Inspector.

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by January 1

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Bond
    • Must use Trumbull County Bond Form
    • Power of Attorney must be attached
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Sole Proprietor Statement
  • State License

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