License guides
Contractor License Guides by State
How to get a contractor license in your state, step by step, without the runaround.
License guide · California
How to get a contractor license in California.
CSLB classes, experience proof, exams, bond, and insurance, in the order to do them. Plus what to set up once the number arrives.
License guide · Texas
How to get a contractor license in Texas.
Texas has no statewide GC license, but the trades, cities, and registrations still matter. Here is the real checklist.
License guide · Florida
How to get a contractor license in Florida.
DBPR certified vs registered, experience proof, exams, and insurance. Pick the right lane before you apply.
License guide · New York
How to get a contractor license in New York.
NYC DOB and the home-improvement rules upstate work differently. Here is which office owns your license and what they ask for.
License guide · Illinois
How to get a contractor license in Illinois.
Chicago licenses GCs; the state handles roofing, plumbing, and electrical. Here is the split and the order to tackle it.