How to get a contractor license in Missouri
The short version: 1) Meet the experience rule 2) Pass the exam 3) Insurance and bonds. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))
How: We found no official state license lookup. Ask the contractor for their license and confirm it with the issuing office or your city or county. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Revised Statutes of Missouri, Section 324.920 sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Meet the experience rule 12,000 practical hours; or 10,000 hours plus a journeyman certificate from a DOL-approved apprenticeship; or 8,000 hours plus an associate's degree; or 4,000 supervising hours plus a 4-year electrical engineering degree. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))
- Pass the exam Pass a standardized, nationally accredited electrical assessment exam run by a third party. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))
- Insurance and bonds Show $500,000 liability insurance and post any bond each city or county you work in requires. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))
The exam
An exam is required. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))
- Nationally accredited electrical assessment exam
- Applicants pay the cost of the exam. (source: RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab))
Bonds and insurance
- General liability: $500,000
Sources and last verified
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- RSMo 324.920 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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