Obtaining the License Attend licensing workshop (optional). Pass examination administered by PSI Examination prior to applying for license. Register trade name with Assessments and Taxation (410) 767-1330. Demonstrate financial solvency. Provide credit report. Provide certificate of liability insurance.
Complete relevant building and construction qualifications, such as a Certificate IV or a Diploma in Building and Construction. You should have professional experience in the building industry, such as working as a supervisor or manager in a construction company, is required. A builder's registration is required.
Contractors should contact the division's Administrative Assistant with any questions at permits@montgomeryil or 331-212-9023. Submit application materials to permits@montgomeryil, mail them, or drop them off at the Permit officer at Village Hall.
As an overview, “construction” is defined broadly in Alabama. To that end, per the licensing statute, anyone working on a construction project under a contract with costs exceeding $50,000 (or $5,000 for a swimming pool project) needs to be licensed with the state's Licensing Board for General Contractors.
A building permit is required for any new construction and when any changes are done to a structure to include room additions and major alterations such as windows, vinyl siding, roof replacement, etc.
The Home Builder examinations are delivered in an Open Book format, meaning that you are permitted to bring the various approved references into the testing center when you take your examinations.
Residential contractors in Alabama are licensed by the Home Builders Licensure Board (HBLB). A Home Builders License allows contractors to perform "construction, remodeling, repair, improvement, or reimprovement" on a residential structure where the contract exceeds $10,000.