which states in the USA require a contractors license?
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it depends on the cost of the work being done
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Plumber's Licenses \n\nYou need a license to do plumbing work in Indiana. The state issues journeyman and contractor licenses. To get an application for a license, contact: \n\n Indiana Professional Licensing Agency\n302 West Washington Street, Room E034\nIndianapolis, IN 46204-2700\n(317) 232-2980 \nFax: (317) 233-5559\nhttp://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/plumbing/ \n\nThe Agency will review your application and if you're eligible they'll send you information on the exam they require. For the contractor license you need to prove you've completed one of these: \n\nfour years in an approved apprenticeship program \nfour years (6,400 hours) plumbing work experience \nfour years plumbing work under the direction of a licensed plumbing contractor \nFor the journeyman license you need four years in an approved apprenticeship program or four years (6,400 hours) work experience in the trade. \n\nThe exam for plumbing contractor has three sections - practical, written, and drawing. The practical section has two parts - the copper pipe project and the soil pipe project. The written section of the exam is multiple choice. The drawing section is on sanitary drainage systems and water distribution systems. If you already have a journeyman's license, you only have to pass the written and drawing section to get your contractor's license. \n\nThe exam for journeyman plumber is the same as the contractor exam except it doesn't have a drawing section. \n\nPlumber's license fees: It costs $50 to apply for the contractor exam and $25 for the journeyman exam. The license itself will cost $50 to $100 for the contractor and $15 to $30 for the journeyman depending on whether you get it in an even or odd numbered year. Either license is good for two years. \n\nIndiana also has a Plumbers Recovery Fund which may require you to pay a nominal fee when you get your license. \n\nIf you can prove you have a valid license in a state with qualifications at least equal to Indiana's, you can get an Indiana license without taking an exam. You still need to pay the fees, though.
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You must first register your business with the state where you reside.  Visit your state's government Website to get started.
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It varies by where you're going to work. Check your local city/county for the requirements.\n\nFrom the state of IN web site: \nII-B-3. CONTRACTOR SERVICES \n\nThe term "contractor" can be very confusing, as it is used in many business settings. As mentioned earlier, an independent contractor can be anyone in business for him or herself who is offering services to others on a non-employee basis. \n\nThe title of "contractor" is most commonly used to refer to those involved in construction or renovation of structures. It may be used to refer to general contractors, HVAC contractors, electrical contractors, or plumbing contractors. The only construction contractors licensed by the State of Indiana are plumbers. Many of the other specific areas require local licensing which vary by city and county. For information regarding "Certification of Independent Contractor Status and Worker's Compensation Exemption" see Section I-C-2. \n(http://www.in.gov/sic/owners/iib.html)
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you don't need a license to paint or tear out someone's bathroom floor.  just work for cash.\n\nonce you're rolling, taking bigger jobs and maybe have a helper, then you worry about the paper.\n\nhere to get a business license you need to go to the state.
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Contact the state board licensing accountants in your state.
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Contact your states licensing board.
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Here is a link that tells you if you need a license, about exceptions and so on... it is specially for indiana\n\nhttp://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1719
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You need to be licensed in the countries you're practicing in.
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Go to your Secretary of State website (to find the URL go to your search engine and type "[Name of State] Secretary of State"] They have links on how to do business in the state, and part of that includes the licenses and permits
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To find out about obtaining an electrician license in Mass., go to:\nhttp://www.contractors-license.org/ma/ma.htm
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Go to the state website for Colorado, do a search for real estate division in Colorado.  The requirements will be there.    Some states don't require any license, some do.  Not sure about Colorado.  Good luck!
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Start with your commissioner/department of insurance site for the state in which you live. You need a license and, possibly, reserves.
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most states require that a contrator is licensed, and must show their license number in ads etc.  contact the better business bureau for a list of contractors that do not have complaints.  ask a prospective contractor to give you several reference tht you contact and perhaps visit.  see the quality of their work.
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apply for an occupational license
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Here are some documents you may want to read:\n\nVirginia Board for Contractors Regulations http://www.state.va.us/dpor/forms/con/27intro.pdf\nIf you are in Fairfax County http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm\n\nTo do construction work in Virginia you need a license or certificate from the Virginia Board for Contractors. To get an application, contact: \n\nDepartment of Professional and Occupational Regulation\nBoard for Contractors\n3600 West Broad Street\nP. O. Box 11066\nRichmond, VA 23230-1066\n(804) 367-8511\nFax: (804) 367-2474 \nhttp://www.state.va.us/dpor/\nE-mail: contractors@dpor.state.va.us  \n\nTo get a Class A [works on single contracts for $70,000 or more or contracts totaling $500,000 or more over a one-year period and company must have a net worth of at least $45,000] or Class B license [works on single contracts for $7,500 or more but less than $70,000 or contracts totaling $150,000 or more but less than $500,000 over a one-year period] your fiance must pass an exam. Exams are given by: \n\nPSI Examination Services\n3210 E. Tropicana\nLas Vegas, NV 89121\n(800) 733-9267\nFax: (702) 932-2666\nhttp://www.psiexams.com\n\nI suggest you visit Contractor's License Reference Site http://contractors-license.org/ for more information on certifications needed as well as the exams.
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No the construction drawings do not have to be certified by the state but the building permit has. The state has to review the drawings that your architect or civil engineer provides them with (Stamped with a profesional license or P.E.) and approve the drawings. Then your contractor or engineer gets the responsibility for building what has been approved according to the building codes of your state and city.