Alabama contractor license lookup

Step by step

1. Open the License Roster (button above). (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
2. Search for the contractor. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
3. For a home builder, use the HBLB Look Up a License instead. (source: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (opens in a new tab))

What the results mean

• Jobs of $100,000 or more ($5,000 for pools) need a licensed general contractor. (source: ALBGC: Law (opens in a new tab))
• Subcontractors must be licensed before starting work on those jobs. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab))

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))

Full checklist: how to check a contractor before you hire

Common questions