Contractor license, bond & insurance requirements by state and trade
Clear, source-cited license requirements — experience, exams, fees, bond amounts and insurance — for every state and trade. Updated from official licensing boards.
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California Electrician
C-10 Electrical Contractor
Texas Electrician
Journeyman / Master Electrician (TDLR)
Florida Plumber
Certified / Registered Plumbing Contractor (CILB)
California Plumber
C-36 Plumbing Contractor
California HVAC
C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
California General Contractor
B General Building Contractor
California Roofer
C-39 Roofing Contractor
Texas Plumber
Tradesman / Journeyman / Master Plumber (TSBPE)
Texas HVAC
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor License (Class A / Class B)
Texas General Contractor
No statewide license — set by municipality
Texas Roofer
No statewide license — voluntary RCAT registration; municipal permits apply
Florida Electrician
Electrical Contractor (Certified / Registered)
Florida HVAC
Air Conditioning Contractor (Class A / Class B)
Florida General Contractor
General / Building / Residential Contractor (CILB)
Florida Roofer
Roofing Contractor (Certified / Registered)