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How to get a general contractor license in Alabama

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board licenses general contractors in Alabama. A residential home builder license is required when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $10,000. The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors, Download License Verification List (CSV), file GenConLicenses.csv lists 5,379 active general contractor business records as of October 6, 2026.

Who licenses general contractor work in Alabama

CredentialState license
BoardAlabama Home Builders Licensure Board official statement
Official lookupSearch general contractor licenses

We could not load this lookup when we checked, so confirm the link on the board site.

When a license is neededA residential home builder license is required when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $10,000. source
License typesResidential Home Builder

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board as a Residential Home Builder.
    Board page
  2. An exam testing experience and ability is required for the unlimited home builder license. source
  3. Pay the annual license fee for an unlimited residential home builder license: $250. source
  4. Home builder licenses are valid for one calendar year and must be renewed each year. source

General contractor requirements in Alabama

General contractor: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamAn exam testing experience and ability is required for the unlimited home builder license. source
ExperienceNot found on an official source.
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
RenewalHome builder licenses are valid for one calendar year and must be renewed each year. source
ReciprocityOut of state home builders can skip the experience test only if the board finds the other state similar and it exempts Alabama licensees, and may still need the Alabama business and law exam. source
Fees
  • $250 (Annual license fee for an unlimited residential home builder license). source
  • $100 (New license application processing fee, non-refundable). source

Hiring a general contractor?

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How to verify a contractor license in Alabama

Questions

Do you need a general contractor license in Alabama?
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board licenses general contractors in Alabama. A residential home builder license is required when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $10,000.
How do I check a general contractor license in Alabama?
The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board keeps the record for general contractors in Alabama. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a general contractor license cost in Alabama?
$250 (Annual license fee for an unlimited residential home builder license). $100 (New license application processing fee, non-refundable).
How often does a general contractor license renew in Alabama?
Home builder licenses are valid for one calendar year and must be renewed each year.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.