Alabama Contractor License AL · 4 cities covered
Alabama requires a General Contractor license for commercial projects ≥ $50K and a Home Builders license for residential work ≥ $10K.
General Contractor Credential
Issued by AL Licensing Board for General Contractors
Check license Home Builder Credential
Issued by Home Builders Licensure Board
Check license Arizona Contractor License AZ · 5 cities covered
Arizona requires a Registrar of Contractors license for any job over $1,000 or one requiring a building permit.
General / Specialty Contractor Credential
Issued by Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
Check license California Contractor License CA · 10 cities covered
California requires a state contractor license for any job totaling $500 or more (labor + materials). Verify the license number on the CSLB site before hiring.
General Building Contractor (B) Credential
Issued by California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
Required for most water damage restoration projects.
Check license Specialty Contractor (D-64) Credential
Issued by CSLB
Non-specialized specialty contractor classification often used for restoration.
Check license Colorado Contractor License CO · 4 cities covered
Colorado has no statewide general contractor license; most cities and counties (Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora) maintain their own contractor registrations.
Connecticut Contractor License CT · 3 cities covered
Connecticut requires a Home Improvement Contractor registration for any residential repair or restoration project.
Home Improvement Contractor Credential
Issued by CT Department of Consumer Protection
Check license Florida Contractor License FL · 8 cities covered
Florida requires a state contractor license for most structural restoration work and a separate Mold Remediator license for mold.
Certified General / Residential Contractor Credential
Issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Check license Mold Remediator (MRSR / MRSA) Credential
Issued by DBPR
Check license Georgia Contractor License GA · 4 cities covered
Georgia requires a Residential Basic or General Contractor license for most structural restoration work.
Residential / General Contractor Credential
Issued by GA State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
Check license Illinois Contractor License IL · 5 cities covered
Illinois licenses plumbing and roofing at the state level. General contracting is regulated by municipality — Chicago requires a Home Repair license.
Plumbing / Roofing Contractor Credential
Issued by IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Check license Indiana Contractor License IN · 4 cities covered
Indiana licenses plumbers at the state level; general contracting is regulated locally.
Plumbing Contractor Credential
Issued by IN Plumbing Commission
Check license Kentucky Contractor License KY · 3 cities covered
Kentucky licenses HVAC and plumbing contractors statewide; general contracting is local.
HVAC / Plumbing Contractor Credential
Issued by KY Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Check license Louisiana Contractor License LA · 4 cities covered
Louisiana requires a Residential or Commercial Contractor license plus a separate Mold Remediation Contractor license.
Residential / Commercial Contractor Credential
Issued by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
Check license Mold Remediation Contractor Credential
Issued by LSLBC
Check license Maryland Contractor License MD · 4 cities covered
Maryland requires a MHIC (Home Improvement Commission) license for any residential repair or restoration work.
Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) Credential
Issued by Maryland Department of Labor
Check license Massachusetts Contractor License MA · 4 cities covered
Massachusetts requires a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration and a Construction Supervisor License (CSL) for structural work.
Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Credential
Issued by MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Check license Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Credential
Issued by MA Department of Public Safety
Check license Michigan Contractor License MI · 4 cities covered
Michigan requires a Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license for any residential project over $600.
Residential Builder / M&A Contractor Credential
Issued by Michigan LARA
Check license Minnesota Contractor License MN · 4 cities covered
Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor license for anyone contracting with homeowners on two or more specialty skills.
Residential Building Contractor Credential
Issued by MN Department of Labor and Industry
Check license Missouri Contractor License MO · 4 cities covered
Missouri does not issue a statewide contractor license. St. Louis and Kansas City maintain their own contractor registrations.
Nevada Contractor License NV · 3 cities covered
Nevada requires a State Contractors Board license for any construction or repair work exceeding $1,000.
Contractor's License (B-2 / C-4A) Credential
Issued by Nevada State Contractors Board
Check license New Jersey Contractor License NJ · 5 cities covered
New Jersey requires Home Improvement Contractor registration for residential work. Mold remediation licensing is handled at the municipal level.
Home Improvement Contractor Credential
Issued by NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Check license New York Contractor License NY · 5 cities covered
NY requires mold assessment and remediation licenses statewide. New York City additionally requires a Home Improvement Contractor license.
Mold Remediation / Assessment Contractor Credential
Issued by New York State Department of Labor
Check license Home Improvement Contractor (NYC only) Credential
Issued by NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Check license North Carolina Contractor License NC · 5 cities covered
North Carolina requires a General Contractor license for projects over $30,000.
General Contractor Credential
Issued by NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
Check license Ohio Contractor License OH · 6 cities covered
Ohio has no statewide general contractor license. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and hydronics are licensed at the state level; most restoration work requires city/county registration.
Specialty Trade License (Plumbing / HVAC / Electrical) Credential
Issued by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Check local city/county for general contractor registration.
Check license Oklahoma Contractor License OK · 3 cities covered
Oklahoma requires specialty licenses for roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. General contracting is regulated locally.
Roofing / Plumbing / HVAC / Electrical Credential
Issued by OK Construction Industries Board (CIB)
Check license Oregon Contractor License OR · 4 cities covered
All contractors working in Oregon must be licensed with the CCB. Any business that advertises restoration services must hold a current CCB number.
Construction Contractor Credential
Issued by Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
Check license Pennsylvania Contractor License PA · 4 cities covered
Pennsylvania requires Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Attorney General's office for any residential work over $5,000.
Home Improvement Contractor Credential
Issued by PA Office of the Attorney General
Check license South Carolina Contractor License SC · 4 cities covered
SC requires a Residential Builders License or Residential Specialty Contractor for most restoration work above $5,000.
Residential Builder / Specialty Contractor Credential
Issued by SC Residential Builders Commission
Check license Tennessee Contractor License TN · 4 cities covered
Tennessee requires a Contractor's License for projects of $25,000 or more and a Home Improvement License for smaller residential repairs in some counties.
Contractor's License (BC / BC-A) Credential
Issued by TN Board for Licensing Contractors
Check license Texas Contractor License TX · 10 cities covered
Texas has no statewide general contractor license, but mold assessment and remediation require a TDLR license. Many cities add their own registration.
Mold Remediation Contractor Credential
Issued by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Required for any mold remediation project ≥ 25 contiguous sq ft.
Check license Utah Contractor License UT · 4 cities covered
Utah requires a state contractor license for any construction or restoration work regardless of project size.
General Building Contractor (B100) Credential
Issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Check license Virginia Contractor License VA · 5 cities covered
Virginia requires a Class A/B/C contractor license based on project size. The specialty classification WDR (Water Damage Restoration) is available.
Class A / B / C Contractor Credential
Issued by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Class thresholds: C ≤ $10K, B ≤ $120K, A unlimited.
Check license Washington Contractor License WA · 4 cities covered
Washington requires registration and bonding with L&I for any contractor performing restoration or repair work.
Registered Contractor Credential
Issued by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
Check license Wisconsin Contractor License WI · 4 cities covered
Wisconsin requires a Dwelling Contractor Certification for any construction, alteration, or repair of 1- to 2-family dwellings.
Dwelling Contractor Certification Credential
Issued by WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
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