Contractors License Overview
- Pre-approval from the Board is required for testing. Every classification in Alabama requires pre-approval EXCEPT Homebuilder. This is done by submitting a completed application.
- A General Contractors license is required at the state level for any commercial, industrial or institutional projects exceeding $50,000.00. A Homebuilder License is required for any residential project exceeding $10,000.00.
- Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Gasfitter classifications are required to be licensed at the state level.
- Applications for licensure can be obtained from the appropriate contractor’s board, by viewing the link below
- For additional licensing requirements including experience, financial and bonding requirements, exam information and reciprocity, please select the License link below.
Alabama Residential
Alabama Carpentry and Framing Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Alabama Carpentry and Framing Contractor license covers framing, finish carpentry, millwork and other carpentry.
Alabama Homebuilder with Business Law
This license includes the construction of any residence or structure which is not over 3 stories in height and which does not have more than 4 units in an apartment complex.
Alabama Commercial
AL Building Construction (Commercial) with Business Law - NASCLA Accredited
The Building Construction (Commercial) - NASCLA ACCREDITED license allows Commercial projects ONLY.
Building Construction (Commercial) shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications of or additions to, intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort, or convenience.
Building construction shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto.
Alabama Building Contractor under Four Stories
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Alabama Building Contractor under 4 Stories allows Commercial projects ONLY. This license shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications that do not exceed 3 stories in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure that does not exceed 50 feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort, or convenience.
BCU4 classification shall include excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental to for buildings less than 3 stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings 3 stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications of buildings exceeding 3 stories in height and projects only under the direction and supervision of a General Contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction. If projects will be 4 stories or more, this license will NOT apply.
Alabama Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThis license is a specialty license under the major classification of Building Construction.
Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThis license is a specialty license under the major classification of Building Construction.
Alabama Business and Law
Alabama Business and Law for General Contractors
The Alabama Business and Law exam cannot stand-alone; it must be combined with a commercial contractor's license of some type. It is also available for use with State reciprocity.
Alabama Electrical
NASCLA National Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician (AL)
The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) has partnered with several industry stakeholders to create one nationally recognized accredited trade examination for electricians. Through administering state agencies, NASCLA offers (3) different open book electrical trade examinations through the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program. They are Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electricians), Journeyman Electricians and Residential Electrical Contractors (Residential Electricians).
NASCLA National Journey-level Electrician
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Explore Custom Training TodayA person who possess necessary qualifications, training, and technical knowledge to install electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment, light, heat, or power, as covered by the terms and provisions of this chapter, must work under master or state certified electrical contractor, also he shall be capable of doing said work according to plans and specifications furnished to him and in accordance with standard rules and regulations governing such work.
Alabama NASCLA
NASCLA offers a single exam to become licensed in 15 states. For more information click here.
Oregon - Nevada - Arizona - Utah - Louisiana - Florida - Arkansas - Alabama - Mississippi - Georgia - South Carolina - North Carolina - Virginia - Tennessee
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor
The NASCLA Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor Exam eliminates the trade examination only for the participating state agencies. Once you have passed an exam within the NASCLA Accredited Examination Program, contractors will still have to meet additional state licensure requirements within each participating state to obtain their license, as well as passing the state specific Business Law exam.
Alabama HVAC and Mechanical
Alabama HAC -Heating & Air Conditioning
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Explore Custom Training TodayAny individual or any regularly employed person for any partnership or corporation who for hire is engaged in the installation or service and repair of heating and air conditioning systems. A heating and/or cooling apparatus consisting of an air heating and/or cooling fixture from pipes, plenums or blowers including any accessory and equipment installed in connection herewith; specifically excluding window units, automotive or farm implement type heating and/or air conditioning equipment.
Alabama Journeyman Gas Fitter
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Explore Custom Training TodayA Journeyman Gas Fitter is any person who engages in or works at the actual installation, repair, or replacement of gas works and works under the supervision of a Master.
Alabama Master Gas Fitter
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Explore Custom Training TodayA Master Gas Fitter is any person who engages in or proposes to engage in the business of contracting to do, or of superintending the installation, maintenance, or repair of gas systems or gas work, either or both.
Alabama Refrigeration
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Explore Custom Training TodayAny and all legal entities engaged in the business of refrigeration contracting and servicing, installation and repair.
The use of mechanical or absorption equipment to control temperature, humidity, or both, in order to satisfy the intended use of a specific space, other than for human comfort.
Alabama Plumbing
Alabama Journeyman Plumber
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Explore Custom Training TodayA Journeyman Plumber is any person who engages in or works at the actual installation, repair, or replacement of plumbing systems and works under the supervision of a Master.
Alabama Master Plumber
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Explore Custom Training TodayA Master Plumber is any person who engages in or proposes to engage in the business of contracting to do, or of superintending the installation, maintenance, or repair of plumbing, or both.
Alabama Specialty Trades
Alabama Commercial Swmming Pool Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Alabama Commercial Swimming Pool Contractor license covers the construction, repair, renovation and incidental thereto of commercial swimming pools.
Alabama Concrete Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThis license covers foundations, structural concrete erection, reinforcing steel, pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete installation, and other concrete common to the construction industry.
Alabama Concrete Pavement Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Concrete Pavement license is a specialty under the Heavy Construction category. This license covers all aspects of concrete paving including, but not limited to, excavation, compaction and grading, concrete, concrete pavement, reinforcement, creating chambers for municipal water, sewer and gas systems, and traffic control.
Alabama Conveying Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Conveying license is a specialty under the Special Construction category. This license covers all aspects of work common to conveying.
Alabama Doors, Windows and Glass with Specialty Hardware
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Alabama Drainage and Culvert
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Drainage and Culvert license is a specialty under both the Municipal and Utility and Highway categories.
Alabama Drainage, Irrigation and Flood Control
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Alabama Elevator and Escalator Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Elevator and Escalator license is a specialty under the Special Construction category. This license covers all aspects of both installation and repair of elevators and escalators.
Alabama Erosion Control and Mowing Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Erosion Control and Mowing license is a specialty under the Streets and Highways category. This license covers all aspects of erosion control and mowing along streets and highways including landscaping, hardscaping, soil management, installation and maintenance of drainage systems, and grading and mowing.
Alabama Foundations, Pilings and Cofferdams with Retaining Walls
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Alabama Gas and Oil Project Contractor
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Alabama Hard Tile and Stone Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Hard Tile and Stone license is a specialty under the Finishes category. This license includes cutting, drilling and shaping of exterior and indoor tile, stone and marble including showers and tile and marble restoration.
Alabama Heavy Railroad Construction Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Heavy Railroad Construction license covers the installation and maintenance of railroads, railroad bridges, foundations, cofferdams, tunnels, pile driving, site-work, laying track, erosion and sedimentation control, and other aspects of railroad construction.
Alabama Highways and Streets Contractor w/ Business Law
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Explore Custom Training TodayThis is a specialty license under the major classification of Municipal and Utilities. Highways and Streets contractors shall include the construction of roads, streets, guardrails, fences, parkways, parking areas, bridges, grading, drainage, and all other types incidental thereto.
Alabama Hot and Cold Asphalt Plant Mix Paving
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Alabama Insulation Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Insulation license is a specialty under the Moisture Protection category. This license covers all types of insulation materials commonly used including spray-on, roll/batt, blown or loose-fill, rigid-board or reflective, ventilation, and vapor barriers and retarders as well as others.
Alabama Lath and Plaster Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Lath and Plaster license is a specialty under the Finishes category. This license covers all aspects of drywall, stucco and lathe and plaster installation and repair.
Alabama Marine Construction Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Marine Construction license is a specialty under the Heavy Construction category. This license covers all aspects of marine construction including, but not limited to pile driving, cofferdams, and foundations.
Alabama Masonry Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThis license covers masonry work common to the construction industry including restoration.
Alabama Metal Building Erection Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayAlabama Metal Stud and Drywall Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThis license covers the installation of metal studs and metal stud framing and the installation, repair, and finishing of drywall.
Alabama Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Millwork and Finish Carpentry license is a specialty under the Carpentry category. This license covers the fabrication, installation and finishing of millwork and finish carpentry using wood and other materials common to the trade, using both hand tools and machines.
Alabama Municipal and Utilities Contractor
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Alabama Oil and Gas Fields Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Oil and Gas Fields license is a specialty under the Heavy Construction category. This license covers all aspects of oil and gas field work and also covers paving and surfacing, storage tanks, pipelines, and the construction of miscellaneous structures.
Alabama Painting and Wall Covering Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Painting and Wall Covering license is a specialty under the Finishes category. This license covers all aspects of painting including site preparation and repair, application of primers, paints and sealants, specialty textures, and the application and removal of wall covering including wallpaper and other materials common to the trade.
Alabama Pipelines
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Pipelines license is a specialty under the Municipal and Utility category.
Alabama Power Projects and Plants
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Alabama Precast and Prestressed Concrete
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Alabama Runway Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Runway license is a specialty under the Heavy Construction category. This license covers all aspects of runway construction including but not limited to site-work, runway construction, maintenance, and runway lighting.
Alabama Sewer Projects Contractor
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Alabama Sitework Contractor
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Alabama Special Coatings and Waterproofing Contractor
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Special Coatings and Waterproofing license is a specialty under the Finishes category. This license covers the assessment of the site and structure, excavation and fill, installation of drainage systems, dam-proofing, and waterproofing.
Alabama Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Contractor
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Alabama Telecommunications Projects
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Alabama Tunneling
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Explore Custom Training TodayThe Tunnel license is a specialty under the Heavy/Railroad category.
Alabama Water Projects Contractor
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