How to get a contractor license in Alabama
The short version: 1) File early 2) Pass the exam 3) Subcontractor references. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (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, use the Home Builders Licensure Board's Look Up a License. (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.
Step by step
- File early Prime applications must be on file 30 days before a quarterly board meeting. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab))
- Pass the exam All primes take a Business and Law exam administered by PSI. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab))
- Subcontractor references Subcontractors submit 3 references from general contractors, architects, engineers or awarding authorities. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab))
The exam
An exam is required. Exams are run by PSI. (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab))
- Business and Law exam
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Prime contractor application | $300 (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab)) |
| Subcontractor application | $150 (source: ALBGC: How to Apply (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- 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)
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