Field guide · Alabama

Alabama contractor licensing, by trade

Alabama licenses 5 trades — each with its own bond, fees and renewal cycle. Compared side by side; every figure is source-cited on the trade page.

Alabama licensing detail compiled from the official state boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.

Bond type: Fixed set amount · Tiered scales by volume · Credit-based financial responsibility in lieu of a bond · None no bond required

Primary figures at a glance — open any trade for the full, source-cited requirement and its exams, insurance and reciprocity detail.
⚡ ElectricianVariesAnnualVaries
🔧 Plumber$50AnnualVaries
❄️ HVAC$150Annual$20,000 Fixed
🏗️ General Contractor$300Annual Credit-based
🏠 Roofer$100Annual$10,000 Fixed