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The Ohio Contractor Licensing Law (ORC 4740), requires building and health departments who have a registration in place to require the State License before issuing commercial permits. All local building and health departments regulate residential contractors.
Becoming a general contractor in Ohio doesn’t mandate a license at the state level. However, if you intend to perform any work in a specialist trade (i.e., as a plumber or electrician), there are certain steps your business will need to follow in order to get licensed in Ohio.
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) issues State Licenses to Commercial Contractors for the following trades: Electrical, HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, and Refrigeration. To receive a state license, an applicant must meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years of age.
Information about Ohio's professional licenses and business permits. Businesses are required to register with the Ohio Secretary of State to legally conduct business in the state — this is commonly called a business license. See Start a Business for more information.
Only a few contractor types need to pursue contractor licensing at the state level in Ohio, and most of those licenses go through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB). But, it’s also important to note that almost all businesses in Ohio need a basic business license.
Provide proof of working under a licensed contractor on projects that required a permit during those five years. You must attach at least one permit for each of the last five years and provide the license number of the contractor you worked under. Permits are public record and can be obtained from the local building department.
Section 4740.99 | Penalty for representation as contractor without required license.
Ohio general contractor exam. Of the general contractor licenses and registrations available across Ohio’s three major cities, the only one that requires a license exam is the home improvement contractor license in Columbus. According to the city website, these contractors need to write the International Code Council exam number 767.
To get an Ohio contractor license from the state, you need to: Complete a background check – This must be completed before sitting the exam. Show proof of insurance – Tradespeople need at least $500,000 in general liability insurance coverage. The process for getting a local license differs from city to city.
Listed below are various licenses and registrations required by our department, based on the specific area of work. Download the General Contractor License Application Packet HERE (PDF, 376KB) for complete instructions, application and bond form.