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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services.
This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Indiana.
Biennially by December 31. For the first license cycle, renewals will be due in the calendar year following initial registration. So if you registered in October 2024, your first renewal will be due on December 31, 2025 and biennially after that.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Worker's Compensation Insurance
Indiana General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana.
General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level. There is no state level license.
Indiana Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana.
Mechanical contractor licenses are not issued at the state level in Indiana.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Certificate of Insurance listing City of Beech Grove as the additional insured
Bond Requirements:
$10,000
Must have the City of Beech Grove and unknown third party listed as payee.
Originals must be on file at the Clerk Treasurer's Office.
Copies can be faxed, but originals must be mailed or hand delivered.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Form:
There is no application
Filing Method:
Submit your bond and insurance to permits@beechgrove.com. Karen Barrett will contact you when your license is available and the license fee amount
Registration Renewal
Due:
Annually by date of issuance.
City of Beech Grove Specialty Contractors License
Agency:
City of Beech Grove Building Commissioner (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Beech Grove as the additional insured.
Bond Requirements:
$5000
Must have the City of Beech Grove and unknown third party listed as payee
Originals must be on file at the Clerk Treasurer's Office
Copies can be faxed or emailed, but originals must be mailed or hand delivered
Notes:
A contractor must be licensed in the City of Indianapolis before being approved for a City of Beech Grove license.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
In-person, mail, or e-mail
Agency Fee:
$100
Notes:
There is no application for contractors licensed in the City of Beech Grove. Copies of required documents may be emailed to permits@beechgrove.com but originals must be mailed or hand-delivered
Required Attachments:
Bond
Certificate of Insurance
City of Indianapolis Contractors License
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
In-person, mail, or e-mail
Agency Fee:
$100
Due:
Biennially by date of issuance.
Notes:
There is no renewal application for contractors licensed in the City of Beech Grove. Copies of required documents may be emailed to permits@beechgrove.com but originals must be mailed or hand-delivered
All building contractors shall furnish, as part of this application: (a) a valid, current Certificate of Insurance showing compliance with Indiana Worker’s compensation and occupational disease laws, or a current worker’s compensation clearance certificate; and (b) a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating minimum combined single limits of five hundred thousand dollars per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Decatur
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Form:
There is no application to renew a contractor registration in the City of Decatur. Provide the Building and Zoning Department with an updated Certificate of Insurance to keep the registration current and active.
Filing Method:
Mail or e-mail
Agency Fee:
There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Decatur
Due:
Annually by expiration date indicated on the Certificate of Insurance
A certificate of insurance in the amount greater than or equal to $500,000.00 for single limit coverage for bodily injury and property damage. The certificate of insurance must show the Town of Dyer as a certificate holder.
Bond Requirements:
A current $5,000.00 bond, which must be recorded in Crown Point at the Lake County Government Center located at 2293 N. Main Street (219) 775-3730. If a copy of the original bond displaying the County recorder's stamp is on file with the building department, the continuation certificate for that same bond number does not need to display the recorder's stamp.
City East Chicago Building Department - Division of Inspections & Permits / Code Enforcement (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Insurance Requirements:
Certificate of Insurance submitted required to be original form to include policy numbers, and stipulating “City of East Chicago, Indiana, 4525 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN” as Certificate Holder.
Workmen’s compensation covering all employees on any work done within the City of East Chicago.
An independent contractor not including Workmen’s Compensation on insurance policy is required to apply for an “Independent Contractor Affidavit of Exemption” from the Indiana State Workmen’s Compensation Board (800-824-2667). Form is available at the Building Department office.
Public liability insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 for one person or $300,000 for one accident.
Property damage insurance in the amount of not less than $50,000.
Such workmen’s compensation, public liability and property damage insurance shall be kept in full force and effect during the entire licensed period and certificates to that effect annually.
Bond Requirements:
Surety bond in the sum of $5,000 payable to the City is required to be recorded with the: Lake County Recorder’s Office 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 755-3730.
Bond accepted stipulating “All Cities, Towns and Municipalities in Lake County, IN.”
Such bonds shall be resubmitted each year before renewal of the license is granted.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
For foreign and/or out of state contractors – Certificate of Authority required to be submitted from State of Indiana Office of the Secretary of State.
All businesses maintaining and operating its offices in the City of East Chicago are required to obtain and hold a valid business license from the City of East Chicago prior to receiving a contractor’s license from this department. For further information regarding business licensing, please contact the City of East Chicago Economic & Business Development Department at 4525 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312 (219-391-8205).
City of Evansville/Vanderburgh County Contractor License
Agency:
City of Evansville/Vanderburgh County Building Commission (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
For Masters License, Commercial General Contractor’s License or an Unlimited Roofing License, an applicant shall, before being granted a license, make, execute and deliver to the Building Commission proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), with good and sufficient surety insuring all users of the licenses and indemnifying and holding harmless those persons sustaining loss or damages resulting from any and all work done under that license.
Residential General Contractor, Limited Roofing Contractor, Wrecking Contractor or a Sign Erector Class B, shall before being granted a license, make, execute and deliver to the Building Commission proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), with good and sufficient surety insuring all users of the licenses and indemnifying and holding harmless those persons sustaining loss or damages resulting from any and all work done under that license.
For all other Sub-Contractor Licenses, an applicant shall, before being granted a license, make, execute and deliver to the Building Commission, proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), with good and sufficient surety insuring all users of the licenses and indemnifying and holding harmless those persons sustaining loss or damages resulting from any and all work done under that license.
Each applicant for a Master’s or Contractor or Sub-Contractor License, shall, before being granted his/her license, provide proof of Worker’s Compensation coverage or an affidavit stating that by Indiana Law he/she is not required to have Worker’s Compensation Insurance.
This must be done within six (6) months of passing the exam and approval by the Licensing and Disciplinary Board.
Bond Requirements:
Each applicant for a Master’s or Contractor or Sub-Contractor License, shall, before being granted his/her license, make, execute and deliver to the Building Commission a Surety Bond in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) established in the applicant’s name on a form provided to the insurance company by the Building Commission.
Fee determined by type of contractor. See fee schedule here.
How to Apply:
Complete the application in ink or type
Make sure you clearly state the license for which you wish to test.
Obtain three (3) letters of recommendation from reputable business or professional men, not related by blood or marriage, vouching for the applicant’s reputation as to honesty, integrity, and good character.
Fill out the middle of the Criminal Record History form and have it notoarized.
Electrical and HVAC recommendation letters must be on letterhead and notarized that prove at least four (4) years of experience in the field for which you are applying.
The application and letters must be submitted at one time to the Building Commission.
The applications will be submitted to the proper boards for approval to take the test. Once this is done, you will be contacted (via e-mail or phone) with approval to contact Ivy Tech (812)429-9852 to schedule and pay required fee for test you are taking.
Exam scores are reviewed by the Licensing and Disciplinary Board on the fourth Thursday of the month for acceptance or denial of license.
The applicant will be contacted by the Building Commission for the completion of the licensing process, which is the proper fee and providing proof of the required insurance and surety bond.
General Liability Insurance Certificate is required.
Must have a minimum of $500,000 for each occurence of death or bodily injury.
Must have $100,000 for each occurence of prperty damage, or must have combined single limit coverage which covers both bodily injury and property damage, minimum $500,000 per occurence.
Liability and Property Damage Insurance in an amount not less than $100,000
Bond Requirements:
General: $5,000
Asbestos: $10,000
Tank Contractor: $10,000
Surety Bond should be worded as: Board of Commissioners of the County of Lake, State of Indiana and all other Cities, Towns and Municipalities Therein
Notes:
The City of Gary facilitates Contractor Licensing Exams for both general and trade contractors. There is a $150 per examination fee. Please see the Contractor's Licensing Exam Packet for more information about exam registration and scheduling.
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Hammond, 5925 Calumet Avenue, Hammond IN 46320 as Certificate Holder, with liability in the amount of 100,000/300,000 bodily injury and 50,000-property damage. Landlord License holders will be required to provide proof of insurance for each property owned.
Workman’s Compensation or a Certification of Waiver.
Bond Requirements:
A $5000 bond in the name of: Board of Lake County Commissioners, all Cities, Towns and Municipalities of Lake County, Indiana. The bond must be recorded at the Lake County Recorder’s Office, located at 2293 North Main St, Crown Point Indiana 46307 in order to be accepted.
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Hammond, 5925 Calumet Avenue, Hammond IN 46320 as Certificate Holder, with liability in the amount of 100,000/300,000 bodily injury and 50,000-property damage. Landlord License holders will be required to provide proof of insurance for each property owned.
Workman’s Compensation or a Certification of Waiver.
A $5000 bond in the name of: Board of Lake County Commissioners, all Cities, Towns and Municipalities of Lake County, Indiana. The bond must be recorded at the Lake County Recorder’s Office, located at 2293 North Main St, Crown Point Indiana 46307 in order to be accepted.
Out of State Corporations must submit a Certificate of Foreign Registration to do business in the State of Indiana which is obtained through the Secretary of State Office in Indianapolis IN at www.in.gov.
Plumbing license for license holder as well as the company plumbing license (if applicable).
Renewals not received by January 31st, of each year will be subject to a late fee of $100 ($50 late fee for Plumbing Contractors). Licenses that are not renewed by June 30th of each year will be void.
Required Attachments:
Copy of Lake County recorded bond
Certificate of Insurance with City of Hammond listed as Certificate Holder (General Liability and Workman’s Comp)
Driver’s License of license holder
Certificate of Authority for a Foreign Corporation
There is no application form. To register, send a letter or email to the Clerk's Office communicating your desire to register along with a certificate of liability insurance.
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Contractor registrations do not expire, but contractors should submit updates to the Clerk if business information or insurance coverage changes.
Certificate of insurance showing property damage of not less than $50,000 and liability isnuranc eof not less than $100,000, with the city as a certifcate holder.
If you are the sole employee you can apply to the state of Indianna Department of Revenue for the worker's compensation waiver.
Bond Requirements:
Minimum of $5,000 recorded with the Lake County, Indiana Office of the Recorder. The following verbage must be included on the bond in its entirety, "The board of commissioners of the county of Lake, state of INdianna, and all cities, towns and municpalities within".
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
The Contractor's company information must match exactly on both the Certificate of Insurance and the Lake County Bond.
The city of Jeffersonville requires contractors to hold liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 with the city of Jeffersonville as certificate holder.
All contractors and sub-contractors shall require a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance coverage w/ General Liability Property Damage and Workman’s Comp. (cc: Insurance policy made out to City of Lake Station 1969Central Avenue, Lake Station, Indiana 46405)
Bond Requirements:
$5,000 Surety Bond to be made out to “All Cities, Towns, & Municipalities in Lake County Indiana” BOND TO BE RECORDED AT: Lake County Government Complex2293 Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Marion Electrical Contractor Registration - Residential
Agency:
City of Marion Building Department (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
Marion Electrical Contractor Registration - Unrestricted
Agency:
City of Marion Building Department (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
Marion General Contractor and Non-Categorized Registration - Residential
Agency:
City of Marion Building Department (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
Marion General Contractor and Non-Categorized Registration - Unrestricted
Agency:
City of Marion Building Department (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
Marion HVAC Contractor Registration - Unrestricted
Agency:
City of Marion Building Department (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
Marion Plumbing Contractor Registration - Residential
Agency:
City of Marion Building Department (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
Marion Plumbing Contractor Registration - Unrestricted
Agency:
City of Marion Building Department (IN)
Insurance Requirements:
A Certificate of Insurance with the City of Marion Building Department listed as the certificate holder with limits of at least $500,000 on injury or death; and $100,000 for damage to property.
City of Muncie Fire Suppression Alarm Contractor Registration
Agency:
City of Muncie Building Commissioner's Office (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
The City of Muncie requires a $500,000.00 certificate of insurance and a $5,000.00 bond. Insurance and bond has to have the City of Muncie listed as the holder.
When applying for a fire suppression/alarm permit you will need to supply a copy of your estimate (the estimate given to the customer) to obtain a permit. Permits are calculated by cost of the project.
When applying for a fire suppression/alarm permit you will need to supply a copy of your estimate (the estimate given to the customer) to obtain a permit. Permits are calculated by cost of the project
Town of Munster Office of Community Development (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Insurance Requirements:
Certificate of insurance with the certificate holder listed as : Town of Munster, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321
Public Liability: shall be an all-perils or umbrella policy of at least $1,000,000
Workers Compensation: workers compensation insurance if applicable. If not applicable, an exemption form from the State of Indiana Workman's Compensation Board must be obtained. The form may be obtained on the in.gov/wcb/website (Form 45889) or a complimentary copy of the application may be requested from our office.
Bond Requirements:
One of the options below:
Copy of recorded $5,000 Bond made out to Lake County and all Cities and Towns therein; bond must be recorded at theLake County Recorder’s Office, 2293 North Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307, (219) 755-3730
Original $5,000 Bond made out to Town of Munster, this must be mailed or dropped off in one of our drop boxes
Notes:
Prior to the issuance of any license as a general building contractor or subcontractor, the town shall conduct a limited criminal background check pertaining to the applicant.
Contractors whose business address is in Munster: $25 criminal background check fee + $25 application fee
Contractors whose business address is not in Munster:$25 criminal background check fee + $100 application fee (All new contractors and renewal for contractors NOT registered within the last five years)
Before you Apply:
Contractors whose business address is in Munster must also register as a business with the MunsterClerk-Treasurer.
No less than $300,000 commercial liability coverage for each occurrence
Notes:
The City of New Castle license board administers the written and practical exams for license applicants (or sees that they are given) for each trade an applicant wishes to be licensed in
Plumbers are licensed by the State of Indiana, but need to register to perform work within the city limits
Each applicant shall also submit a certificate of insurance to the building commissioner naming the City of Portage as the certificate holder and naming the City of Portage, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds in the minimum amounts as hereafter provided:
Commercial general liability of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
Workers' compensation as required by the State of Indiana.
If you stated that you do not have workman's compensation insurance, you must provide a copy of your state of Indiana exemption certificate and sign and date: I hereby certify I have no employees but myself, and in the event I employ more than anyone other than myself, I will comply with city of portage municipal code section 18-59 pertaining to workman's compensation insurance.
Bond Requirements:
Each applicant shall submit a copy of a current Porter County Unified License Bond in the amount of $5,000.00 with the obligee identified as "Porter County and all cities, towns, and municipalities in Porter County."
Each sewer contractor shall also provide a bond in the amount of $50,000.00 with the obligee identified as "the City of Portage."
Certificate of Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance
Copy of recorded bond
Plumbers must provide a copy of current State of Indiana Plumbing License
Registration Renewal
Form:
As long as there are no changes to the existing license, there is no application to renew a contractor registration. If changes need to be made use the Contractor Registration Application
Registration will be renewed with the payment of the renewal fee and providing updated copies of the required documents.
Agency Fee:
$50 renewal fee
Due:
Annually by December 31.
Notes:
It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide updates when bonds and/or insurances expire during the calendar year of registration. Allowing policies to lapse could result in further fees.
Town of Sellersburg Commission of Buildings and Code Enforcement (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
Liability insurance for each occurrence in the amount of $100,000 to $300,000 by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Indiana. The Town of Sellersburg must be listed as the certificate holder.
If the applicant has a current contractor’s license with Jeffersonville, New Albany, Clarksville, or the State of Kentucky, that license may be used in Lieu of test scores as part of the document submittal.
Required Attachments:
Copy of applicant's valid driver's license
Proof of certification from an institution or National Testing Agency in the applicable trade
Current Certificate of Liability Insurance
Plumbers need to provide a copy of their State of Indiana Plumbing License
Applicants applying for the first time after June 30 have the option to pay for the remainder of the calendar year or pay a pro-rated fee that will make the license valid until the end of the next calendar year. See the pro-rated fee schedule here
A certificate of liability insurance that is no less than $500,000
Worker's compensation insurance must be included on the certificate. The certificate holder should be: City of Valparaiso 166 Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN 46383
Bond Requirements:
A recorded Porter County bond in the amount of $5,000
Allen County recognizes contractor's licenses acquired by a national exam (ICC or Prometric). To confirm reciprocity, email Tina.Gebert@co.allen.in.us.
How to Apply:
Review chapter 1 of the Allen County Indiana Building Department Rules and Regulations (Eighteenth Edition, Effective 11/10/2023) (PDF) to determine the type of license you wish to pursue.
Complete the correct Exam Sponsorship application.
All applications require a $25 Sponsorship Fee. This fee is only payable by check or money order.
Mail the application and sponsorship fee to: Allen County Building Department Licensing 200 E Berry Street Suite Number 180 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Once the application and sponsorship fee has been received you will be contacted by our Licensing Specialist via mail regarding scheduling the exam indicated on the application. If there any questions or concerns regarding your application you will be contacted via email.
Allen County recognizes contractor's licenses acquired by a national exam (ICC or Prometric). To confirm reciprocity, email Tina.Gebert@co.allen.in.us.
How to Apply:
Review chapter 1 of the Allen County Indiana Building Department Rules and Regulations (Eighteenth Edition, Effective 11/10/2023) (PDF) to determine the type of license you wish to pursue.
Complete the correct Exam Sponsorship application.
All applications require a $25 Sponsorship Fee. This fee is only payable by check or money order.
Mail the application and sponsorship fee to: Allen County Building Department Licensing 200 E Berry Street Suite Number 180 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Once the application and sponsorship fee has been received you will be contacted by our Licensing Specialist via mail regarding scheduling the exam indicated on the application. If there any questions or concerns regarding your application you will be contacted via email.
Allen County recognizes contractor's licenses acquired by a national exam (ICC or Prometric). To confirm reciprocity, email Tina.Gebert@co.allen.in.us.
How to Apply:
Review chapter 1 of the Allen County Indiana Building Department Rules and Regulations (Eighteenth Edition, Effective 11/10/2023) (PDF) to determine the type of license you wish to pursue.
Complete the correct Exam Sponsorship application.
All applications require a $25 Sponsorship Fee. This fee is only payable by check or money order.
Mail the application and sponsorship fee to: Allen County Building Department Licensing 200 E Berry Street Suite Number 180 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Once the application and sponsorship fee has been received you will be contacted by our Licensing Specialist via mail regarding scheduling the exam indicated on the application. If there any questions or concerns regarding your application you will be contacted via email.
Allen County recognizes contractor's licenses acquired by a national exam (ICC or Prometric). To confirm reciprocity, email Tina.Gebert@co.allen.in.us.
How to Apply:
Review chapter 1 of the Allen County Indiana Building Department Rules and Regulations (Eighteenth Edition, Effective 11/10/2023) (PDF) to determine the type of license you wish to pursue.
Complete the correct Exam Sponsorship application.
All applications require a $25 Sponsorship Fee. This fee is only payable by check or money order.
Mail the application and sponsorship fee to: Allen County Building Department Licensing 200 E Berry Street Suite Number 180 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Once the application and sponsorship fee has been received you will be contacted by our Licensing Specialist via mail regarding scheduling the exam indicated on the application. If there any questions or concerns regarding your application you will be contacted via email.
Allen County recognizes contractor's licenses acquired by a national exam (ICC or Prometric). To confirm reciprocity, email Tina.Gebert@co.allen.in.us.
How to Apply:
Review chapter 1 of the Allen County Indiana Building Department Rules and Regulations (Eighteenth Edition, Effective 11/10/2023) (PDF) to determine the type of license you wish to pursue.
Complete the correct Exam Sponsorship application.
All applications require a $25 Sponsorship Fee. This fee is only payable by check or money order.
Mail the application and sponsorship fee to: Allen County Building Department Licensing 200 E Berry Street Suite Number 180 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Once the application and sponsorship fee has been received you will be contacted by our Licensing Specialist via mail regarding scheduling the exam indicated on the application. If there any questions or concerns regarding your application you will be contacted via email.
Liability Insurance in an amount of no less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.
Worker's Compensation Insurance
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
Electrical Contractors are required to take and pass an exam with a 75% or higher. Exams are administered by the Brown County Building Department. The fee for examination is $35.
Plumbing contractors are required to hold a valid State of Indiana plumbing license
A valid certification of liability insurance and bond must be on file in the Delaware County Building Commissioners office
Workers compensation certificate is needed if the contractor has more than one employee when applying for registration. Be sure that you/your provider list your company/business name on all insurance certificates
Hendricks County Planning and Building Department (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
$500,000 for combined bodily injury and property damage coverage
$500,000 for any occurrence relative to which there is an injury or death to one or more persons
$100,000 for any occurrence relative to where there is damage to property
Worker's compensation insurance covering the personnel employed for death or injury arising out of the operations being performed by or on behalf of the listed contractor
No renewal application is required unless there is a change to the list of individuals authorized to secure permits. Renewal is granted upon the payment of the renewal fee.
Public liability, property, personal injury, and worker's compensation insurance in an amount of no less than $500,000 per occurrence or $1,000,000 in the aggregate.
Certificate of insurnance with minimum personal injury of $250,000, general liability of $500,000 and a minimum property damage of $100,000. “Certificate Holder” must read:Porter County Plan Commission 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 311, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Bond Requirements:
$5,000 recorded bond that must read, “To Porter County and all cities, towns, and municipalities within Porter County”.
Public liability insurance in the amount not less than $300,000 in the case of damage or injury to 1 person and not less than $500,000 in case of damage or injury to more than 1 person
Property damage insurance in the amount not less than $50,000
or
$500,000 bodily injury and property damage combined single unit
Must include worker's compensation insurance
Bond Requirements:
$5000 with obligee and certificate holder as Pulaski County Building Department
Notes:
Insurance and bond shall be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Indiana
Putnam County Building and Planning Department (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
Proof of Liability Insurance – insuring the listed contractor and naming the Director of County Commissioners of Putnam County or an unknowing third party as additional insured
Bond Requirements:
Surety Bond in the amount of at least $20,000 payable to Putnam County or an unknown third party as oblige
Biennially. Authorized contractors with surnames beginning in the letters A through K must be renewed by midnight on September 30 of the even calendar years. Authorized contractors with surnames beginning in the letters L through Z must be renewed by midnight on September 30 of the odd calendar years
Liability Insurance in an amount of no less than $500,000
Worker's Compensation Insurance or a waiver from the State of Indiana
Notes:
Any individual who engages in or who supervises the work of commercial or residential construction shall be required to be registered with the Building Department
Persons (sole proprietorships, associations, or general partnerships) must fill out and file Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the Steuben County Recorder if engaged in busienss under a name other than their own
City of Anderson Department of Municipal Development (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in an amount of no less than $100,000
Bond Requirements:
$5000 Surety Bond
Notes:
If the license holder has already taken the Prometric test, a reciprocation letter from where the test was taken will need to be received. The letter must show the license holder's name, type of test taken, test date, and the passing score (minimum 70%).
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Form:
To obtain an application either call (765) 648-6060 or go in person to the City of Anderson Department of Municipal Development
Filing Method:
Mail, fax, or in-person
Agency Fee:
$50 license fee
Required Attachments:
Current Bond
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Form:
To obtain an application either call (765) 648-6060 or go in person to the City of Anderson Department of Municipal Development
City of Jeffersonville Electrical Contractor License
Agency:
City of Jeffersonville Building Commission (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
The city of Jeffersonville requires contractors to hold liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 with the city of Jeffersonville as certificate holder.
Notes:
Applicants must provide proof of passing the relevant NAI, Experior, or ICC exam.
General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $250,000
Notes:
On a case-by-case basis, the City Engineer may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another city or jurisdiction whose requirements are substantially equivalent or greater than the standards for Lafayette for purposes of issuing a license. Proof of Insurance is still required.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
To be granted a Commercial/Industrial Electrical Contractor's License an applicant must possess one of the following:
10 or more years of experience in the practice of electrical construction; OR
6 years experience and hold a diploma from a 4-year electrical engineering college or university; OR
Pass the required examination
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
Online (click Commercial Electrical License application to be directed to the online portal)
Agency Fee:
$200 license fee
Notes:
If applying for a license through a reciprocity agreement, make sure to attach both a copy of the laws and rules in effect in the city or jurisdiction in which it was issued at the time of the application and official written verification directly from the issuing city or jurisdiction that the license is active and in good standing.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Reciprocity Documents, if applicable
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
Renewal notices and instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license
Agency Fee:
$100 renewal fee
Due:
Annually by date of issuance
Penalties:
$25 late fee if renewal application is filed more than 14 days past the expiration of the license
Notes:
License holders must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education every 5 years or sit for reexamination and pass with a 75% or greater to have license renewed
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
CE Certificate, if applicable
Results of reexamination, if applicable
City of Lafayette Commercial/Industrial Electrician License
Agency:
City of Lafayette -Office of the City Engineer (IN)
General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $250,000
Notes:
On a case-by-case basis, the City Engineer may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another city or jurisdiction whose requirements are substantially equivalent or greater than the standards for Lafayette for purposes of issuing a license. Proof of Insurance is still required.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
To be granted a Commercial/Industrial Electrician's License an applicant must possess one of the following:
5 or more years of experience in the practice of electrical construction and a certification from a person holding a commercial/industrial electrical contractor's license that applicant has experience and knowledge to qualify for commercial/industrial electrician's license; OR
Pass the required examination
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
Online (click Commercial Electrical License application to be directed to the online portal)
Agency Fee:
$50
Notes:
If applying for a license through a reciprocity agreement, make sure to attach both a copy of the laws and rules in effect in the city or jurisdiction in which it was issued at the time of the application and official written verification directly from the issuing city or jurisdiction that the license is active and in good standing.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Reciprocity Documents, if applicable
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
Renewal notices and instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license
Agency Fee:
$20
Due:
Annually by date of issuance
Penalties:
$25 late fee if renewal application is filed more than 14 days past the expiration of the license
Notes:
License holders must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education every 5 years or sit for reexamination and pass with a 75% or greater to have license renewed
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Results of reexamination, if applicable
City of Lafayette Residential Electrical Contractor License
Agency:
City of Lafayette -Office of the City Engineer (IN)
General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $250,000
Notes:
On a case-by-case basis, the City Engineer may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another city or jurisdiction whose requirements are substantially equivalent or greater than the standards for Lafayette for purposes of issuing a license. Proof of Insurance is still required.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
To be granted a Residential Electrical Contractor's License an applicant must possess one of the following:
10 or more years of experience in the practice of electrical construction; OR
6 years experience and hold a diploma from a 4-year electrical engineering college or university; OR
Pass the required examination
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
Online (click Residential Electrical License application to be directed to the online portal)
Agency Fee:
$150
Notes:
If applying for a license through a reciprocity agreement, make sure to attach both a copy of the laws and rules in effect in the city or jurisdiction in which it was issued at the time of the application and official written verification directly from the issuing city or jurisdiction that the license is active and in good standing.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Reciprocity Documents, if applicable
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
Renewal notices and instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license
Agency Fee:
$75
Due:
Annually by date of issuance
Penalties:
$25 late fee if renewal application is filed more than 14 days past the expiration of the license
Notes:
License holders must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education every 5 years or sit for reexamination and pass with a 75% or greater to have license renewed
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
CE Certificate, if applicable
Results of reexamination, if applicable
City of Lafayette Residential Electrician License
Agency:
City of Lafayette -Office of the City Engineer (IN)
General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $250,000
Notes:
On a case-by-case basis, the City Engineer may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another city or jurisdiction whose requirements are substantially equivalent or greater than the standards for Lafayette for purposes of issuing a license. Proof of Insurance is still required.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
To be granted a Residential Electrician's License an applicant must possess one of the following:
4 or more years of experience in the practice of electrical construction and a certification from a person holding a residential electrical contractor's license that applicant has experience and knowledge to qualify for a residential electrician's license; OR
Pass the required examination
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
Online (click Residential Electrical License application to be directed to the online portal)
Agency Fee:
$25
Notes:
If applying for a license through a reciprocity agreement, make sure to attach both a copy of the laws and rules in effect in the city or jurisdiction in which it was issued at the time of the application and official written verification directly from the issuing city or jurisdiction that the license is active and in good standing.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Reciprocity Documents, if applicable
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
Renewal notices and instructions will be mailed prior to the expiration of the license
Agency Fee:
$15
Due:
Annually by date of issuance
Penalties:
$25 late fee if renewal application is filed more than 14 days past the expiration of the license
Notes:
License holders must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education every 5 years or sit for reexamination and pass with a 75% or greater to have license renewed
Applicants must appear before the Electrical Review Board which meets the last Tuesday of the month. Once all the information has been received, the applicant will receive a call to set up the board meeting.
Do not mail payment with application. Payment is due upon board approval.
Required Attachments:
Letter from where test was taken with block examination scores and dates
City of Seymour Department of Planning and Zoning (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
General Liability Insurance (no minimum)
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
Mail or e-mail
Agency Fee:
$25 license fee
Notes:
There is no application for an electrician's license in Seymour. To become licensed you must provide a copy of your test scores and pay the license fee
You may mail or e-mail these to the Planning and Zoning Department:
301-309 N. Chestnut Street Seymour, Indiana 47274
ptormoehlen@seymourin.org
Registration Renewal
Filing Method:
Mail
Agency Fee:
$15 license renewal fee
Due:
Annually by December 31
Notes:
There is no renewal application for electrician's licenses in Seymour
To renew a license mail a copy of your current license with the renewal fee to the Planning and Zoning Department
Once received and processed, a new license will be issued and mailed back
City of Terre Haute Electrical Contractors License
Agency:
City of Terre Haute Engineering Department (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in amounts of no less than:
$500,000 for combined bodily injury and property
$500,000 for any occurrence relative to which there is injury or death to 1 or more persons
$100,000 for any occurrence relative to which there is damage to property
Worker's Compensation covering the personnel employed for death or injury arising out of operations being performed by or on behalf of the registered contractor
If purchasing a license in the middle of the year, a pro-rated rate is available and the license will then be valid for the remainder of the calendar year + the next year
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Liability Insurance
Bond
Proof of passing Experior Assessment test or equivalent
Commercial licenses: If the individual who passed the exam is not the owner of the company then a letter signed by the master electrician listed on the license that states they are employed full-time by the company and are aware that they are responsible for activities of the business and they are the designated supervisor
Allen County recognizes contractor's licenses acquired by a national exam (ICC or Prometric). To confirm reciprocity, email Tina.Gebert@co.allen.in.us.
How to Apply:
Review chapter 1 of the Allen County Indiana Building Department Rules and Regulations (Eighteenth Edition, Effective 11/10/2023) (PDF) to determine the type of license you wish to pursue.
Complete the correct Exam Sponsorship application.
All applications require a $25 Sponsorship Fee. This fee is only payable by check or money order.
Mail the application and sponsorship fee to: Allen County Building Department Licensing 200 E Berry Street Suite Number 180 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Once the application and sponsorship fee has been received you will be contacted by our Licensing Specialist via mail regarding scheduling the exam indicated on the application. If there any questions or concerns regarding your application you will be contacted via email.
Allen County recognizes contractor's licenses acquired by a national exam (ICC or Prometric). To confirm reciprocity, email Tina.Gebert@co.allen.in.us.
How to Apply:
Review chapter 1 of the Allen County Indiana Building Department Rules and Regulations (Eighteenth Edition, Effective 11/10/2023) (PDF) to determine the type of license you wish to pursue.
Complete the correct Exam Sponsorship application.
All applications require a $25 Sponsorship Fee. This fee is only payable by check or money order.
Mail the application and sponsorship fee to: Allen County Building Department Licensing 200 E Berry Street Suite Number 180 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Once the application and sponsorship fee has been received you will be contacted by our Licensing Specialist via mail regarding scheduling the exam indicated on the application. If there any questions or concerns regarding your application you will be contacted via email.
Huntington County Community Development Department (IN)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Insurance Requirements:
Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 (Class I and Class II only)
Notes:
Only Class I and Class II can pull permits
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Filing Method:
In-person
Agency Fee:
$50 license fee (if taking exam)
$20 license fee if license is being issued in reciprocity
Notes:
Applications are not available online. You must go into the Department of Community Development to fill out the necessary paperwork (201 N Jefferson Street Room 204 Huntington, Indiana 46750)
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Copy of test scores (if applicable)
Copy of Allen County or Indianapolis Electrician License (if applying via reciprocity)
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee:
$20 license renewal fee
Due:
Annually by December 31
Penalties:
$25 late fee
Notes:
Renewal notices and instructions are mailed out mid-november
This license is held by those who have the knowledge and skill to install, repair, alter, or add to or change any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus', raceways, conduit, or any part thereof which generates, transmits, transforms, or utilizes electrical energy in any form for light, heat, power, or communications (Class 1 Structures).
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
Any person desiring to be licensed must first pass an exam specified by the Licensing and Registration Board for the relevant license category.
The Board may enter into reciprocity agreements with other governmental entities that are deemed, by the Board, to have licensing regulations equivalent to those set forth by Monroe County.
All electricians must be granted approval from the Licensing and Registration Board before applying for and receiving any electrical license issued by Monroe County. The application is the Electrical License Board Application and it is filed online.
Once this application has been received by the Board, the applicant must attend any upcoming Board meeting to request approval of a license. The electrician requesting the license must be the applicant.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Due:
Annually by December 31
Penalties:
Renewal applications submitted greater than 30 days past the expiration of a license will be treated as new licenses.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Monroe County Residential Master Electrician License
This license is held by those who have the skills of a master electrician, as they apply to installations in one and two family residences (Class 2 Structures).
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Requirement Notes:
Any person desiring to be licensed must first pass an exam specified by the Licensing and Registration Board for the relevant license category.
The Board may enter into reciprocity agreements with other governmental entities that are deemed, by the Board, to have licensing regulations equivalent to those set forth by Monroe County.
All electricians must be granted approval from the Licensing and Registration Board before applying for and receiving any electrical license issued by Monroe County. The application is the Electrical License Board Application and it is filed online.
Once this application has been received by the Board, the applicant must attend any upcoming Board meeting to request approval of a license. The electrician requesting the license must be the applicant.
Required Attachments:
Certificate of Insurance
Registration Renewal
Due:
Annually by December 31
Penalties:
Renewal applications submitted greater than 30 days past the expiration of a license will be treated as new licenses.
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