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🏗️ General Contractor License Requirements by State

Pick a state to see exact experience, exam, fee, bond and insurance requirements.

General building contractor licensing is where states differ the most. Some license at the state level with experience and exam requirements, while others — such as Texas — have no statewide license and leave it to individual cities. Where a license exists, a surety bond and insurance are usually required. Pick a state below to see exactly what applies.

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California General Contractor
B General Building Contractor
Texas General Contractor
No statewide license — set by municipality
Florida General Contractor
General / Building / Residential Contractor (CILB)