Book updated Jul 2026. Contractor license in Utah is administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing DOPL. The Business and Law exam is required in most circumstances. It covers a wide range of fundamental topics. There is no way you can pass the exam without having solid real world experience. Our notes give […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In Arkansas, in order to work on residential or commercial construction projects that cost $20,000 or more one has to be granted a contractor license unless the person is work on his own property. The Arkansas Licensing Board is the authority that administers the Arkansas State Contractor License and the Arkansas […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In Georgia it is the Georgia Secretary of State’s office that accepts licensure applications from contractors. One must have a professional license issued by this office in order to begin new construction works in Georgia. The exam has two parts, the first being the Business and Law test, which is covered […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In Pennsylvania, licensing for General Contractor is administered at the city and county level. Some cities require you to pass an exam (as of the time of this writing the cities include Allentown, Bethlehem, Erie, Reading, and Scranton). There are two exam parts, one being the Business Management & Law test […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In South Carolina, it is the Licensing Board for Contractors that processes all licensing issues. All Commercial and Mechanical Contractors except Fire Alarm and Burglar Alarm Contractors need to pass the Business and Law Exam in addition to their trade exam in order to be granted a license. The topics covered […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In Minnesota it is the Department of Labor and Industry DLI that administers contractor licensing. A qualifying agent must pass a prequalification exam in order for the contracting business to seek a license. The exam has a part on business and law which covers a wide range of fundamental topics. There […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In Tennessee, it is the TENNESSEE BOARD FOR LICENSING CONTRACTORS that handles licensing matters. A contractor license must be acquired first whenever the total contract amount is $25,000 or more, inclusive of materials, labor, and profits, by the general contractor. Construction Managers are also required to have a contractor’s license for […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In West Virginia, the Division of Labor’s West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board sets requirements on contractor licensing. The Business & Law exam covers these topics:Business Organization Licensing Estimating and Bidding Contracts Project Management Risk Management Safety—OSHA Labor Law Financial Management Tax Law Lien LawThe exam covers a wide range of fundamental […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In New Mexico, any one engaged in construction-related contracting must be licensed as defined in the Construction Industries Licensing Act. Contracting without a license is against the law. Licensing exams are administered through the Construction Industries Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department. For building contractor, one must either pass the […]
Book updated Jul 2026. In Michigan it is the LARA that administers licensing. Since June 2008 an applicant must complete 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education prior to taking the exam. The exam has two portions and this book covers the Business and Law portion. There is no way you can pass the exam without […]
