Indiana contractor license lookup
It issues state licenses for plumbing contractors. There is no state license for general contractors, electrical contractors, HVAC contractors and roofing contractors; cities and counties handle them. Use the official lookup below to check a contractor. Information as of October 6, 2026.
Look up a license
| Trade | Credential | Board | Official lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| General contractor | No state license: cities and counties | None at state level (city and county licensing) | Indiana does not license general contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
| Electrical | No state license: cities and counties | None at state level (city and county licensing) | Indiana does not license electrical contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
| Plumbing | State license | Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) | Search plumbing licenses |
| HVAC | No state license: cities and counties | None at state level (city and county licensing) | Indiana does not license HVAC contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
| Roofing | No state license: cities and counties | None at state level (city and county licensing) | Indiana does not license roofing contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. |
Where licensing happens locally
| Jurisdiction | Agency | Credentials | Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis / Marion County | Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS), City of Indianapolis source | General contractor, Electrical contractor, Heating and cooling (HVAC) contractor, Wrecking contractor, Plumbing contractor registration (state license registered with the city) | Search Indianapolis / Marion County licenses |
| Evansville / Vanderburgh County | Building Commission, City of Evansville source | Building General Contractor, Residential General Contractor, Unlimited Roofing Contractor, Limited Roofing Contractor, Master Electrician, Master Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioner Installer, Master Refrigeration Installer, Master Plumber | No online lookup found |
| South Bend / St. Joseph County | Building Department, City of South Bend source | Building, Electrical, HVAC (includes Refrigeration and Hood Installer), Plumbing (includes Industrial Process Piping), Fire Alarm System, Fire Suppression, Demolition, Excavating, Sign Contractor | No online lookup found |
Verify a contractor
For homeowners hiring in Indiana.
- Ask the city or county building department where the work is done how they license general contractors.
- For plumbing work, also check the plumbing contractor lookup from Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
- The state license lookup (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) verifies plumbing contractor and journeyman plumber licenses. source The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency publishes disciplinary actions and license litigation for plumbers. source Only plumbers hold a state contractor license in Indiana; check general, electrical, HVAC and roofing contractors with the city or county. source Indianapolis posts monthly lists of licensed general, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and wrecking contractors. source
- Complaints go to the Indiana Attorney General: a consumer complaint, a licensing enforcement complaint against a licensed plumber, or the Homeowners Protection Unit. source
Homeowner protections in Indiana
- The Plumbers Recovery Fund pays up to $20,000 per court judgment against a licensed plumbing contractor, with a $50,000 lifetime limit per licensee. source
- A recovery fund action must be started within two years after all proceedings against the plumbing contractor end. source
- The recovery fund application must be made within one year after all proceedings on the judgment end. source
- Home improvement work priced over $150 needs a written contract that the contractor gives the homeowner before signing. source
- A home improvement contractor who breaks the contract rules commits a deceptive act the homeowner or the Attorney General can act on. source
Get licensed
For a general contractor working in Indiana.
- Our survey found no state-level general contractor license in Indiana. Ask the city or county where you will work.
Other trades
- Plumbing: state license, $50 fee. Requirements
Requirements by trade
| Exam | Plumbing contractor exam required, administered by Prov after the Plumbing Commission approves the application. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years (Four years in a commission-approved apprenticeship, four years of plumbing trade experience, or four years in a plumbing business under a licensed plumbing contractor (Indiana residents)). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. On an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. On an official source. |
| Renewal | Plumbing contractor licenses renew every two years and expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year. source |
| Reciprocity | No reciprocity for plumbing contractors per the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency; out-of-state applicants apply and are approved to sit for the exam. source |
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General contractor: Indiana does not license general contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. source
Electrical: Indiana does not license electrical contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. source
HVAC: Indiana does not license HVAC contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. source
Roofing: Indiana does not license roofing contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. source
Questions
- Does Indiana require a contractor license?
- It depends on where the work is done. Indiana does not license general contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules.
- How do I look up a contractor license in Indiana?
- The main local licensing offices are listed under Where licensing happens locally.
- How do I look up an electrician license in Indiana?
- Indiana does not license electrical contractors at the state level.
- How do I look up a plumbing license in Indiana?
- The Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Indiana. Use the official lookup linked in the Look up a license table, and treat the board's own record as final.
- Does Indiana have an HVAC license?
- Indiana does not license HVAC contractors at the state level.
- Do roofers need a license in Indiana?
- Indiana does not license roofing contractors at the state level.
Sources
- https://www.in.gov/core/bg_licenses.html
- https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing-home/
- https://mylicense.in.gov/EVerification/Search.aspx
- https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_25.html
- https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing-home/plumbing-licensing-information/
- https://provexam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Indiana_CIB-2026.06.24.pdf
- https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_24.html
- https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/file-a-complaint/
- https://provexam.com/test-information/
- https://www.indy.gov/activity/licensed-contractors
- https://www.indy.gov/activity/contractor-licenses/
- https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/topic/index.php?topicid=512&structureid=154
- https://southbendin.gov/department/community-investment/building/contractor-licenses/
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.