Alabama contractor license lookup
Alabama general contractors need a state license for jobs of $100,000 or more ($5,000 for pools). Residential builders are licensed separately by the Home Builders Licensure Board. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab), source: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the ALBGC website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the General Contractors board's License Roster. For home builders and roofers, use the HBLB license search below. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab), source: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors sources. See sources.
1. Who needs a license
$100,000 or more for a job (labor and materials) means a license is needed. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
A general contractor license is needed for building, highway, site work and similar projects costing $100,000 or more including labor and materials, or swimming pools of $5,000 or more. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
- Subcontractors on contracts of $100,000 or more ($5,000 for pools) under a licensed prime must also be licensed. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
- A subcontractor may bid before being licensed but must be licensed before starting work. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab))
2. License types and classes
| Class | Name | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime contractor license | Jobs of $100,000 or more ($5,000 for pools) (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab), source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab)) |
| Sub | Subcontractor license | Subcontracts of $100,000 or more under a licensed prime (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab), source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab)) |
| HBLB | Home builder license (HBLB) | Residential home builders (source: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Required insurance and bonds
We're still verifying this, check the official board: ALBGC website (opens in a new tab).
4. How to look up a contractor
Check a license on the ALBGC website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the General Contractors board's License Roster. For home builders and roofers, use the HBLB license search below. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab), source: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab))
Home builders and roofers: Home Builders Licensure Board (HBLB) license search The board says online results may be incomplete; call the HBLB at 1-800-304-0853 to confirm. (source: Alabama HBLB: Licensee Search (home builders and roofers) (opens in a new tab))
5. Red flags when hiring
- A subcontractor starting work on a $100,000+ job before being licensed. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab))
- A pool builder on a $5,000+ job without a license. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
- An unlicensed home builder. The HBLB says they may face felony charges. (source: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab))
6. Consumer protections and complaints
We're still verifying this, check the official board: ALBGC website (opens in a new tab).
7. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- ALBGC License Roster (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- HBLB Look Up a License (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Alabama HBLB: Licensee Search (home builders and roofers) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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Common questions
Do I need a licensed contractor for a pool in Alabama?
Yes, for swimming pool construction of $5,000 or more. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
Who licenses home builders in Alabama?
The Home Builders Licensure Board, separately from the General Contractors board. (source: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab))