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General Contractor Registration Registration Fee$300.00 Renewal Fee $240.00 Late Renewal Fee $50.00 Registration Term 3 years

Yes, you need a general contractor license to operate in many regions of the State of New York. However, contractor licensing happens at the county and city levels, so before you begin a project, you will need to determine the specific requirements for the region in which you want to work.

Do contractors need to be licensed? The State of Rhode Island does require some contractors to be licensed by the state, such as electricians and plumbers, while general contractors or their companies do not need to be licensed but must be registered.

The easiest kind of contractor's license is a Class “B” Contractor's License. This license allows you to do general contracting work. There are also licenses for specialty contracting work called a Class “C” Contractor's License. These are for jobs like plumbing or electrical.

Home improvement contractors will have to submit an application and meet some specific criteria in order to apply: Submit a $500 check. Provide proof of business name. Detailed self-written work history of the applicant. Notarized child support form from every partner. Proof of insurance, as well as workers' compensation.

While most contractors are required to register, there are a few exceptions. People doing work on their own homes, a family member's home, or a charity or other non-profit organization don't need a license.

The law in the State of New York is that you cannot enforce your contract against the owner, nor seek the reasonable value of the services rendered, if you are not licensed. You must have the license when you perform your work and when you commence a lawsuit to recover monies due for your work.