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How to get a contractor license in Wisconsin

The short version: 1) Take the qualifier course 2) Show financial responsibility 3) Apply on LicensE. (source: DSPS: DCQ new licensure (opens in a new tab), source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))

Check a license on the DSPS website (official site, opens in a new tab)

How: Check the Dwelling Contractor and Qualifier credentials through DSPS's LicensE system. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))

Checked against official Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services sources. See sources.

Step by step

  1. Take the qualifier course The DCQ applicant completes at least 12 hours in an approved initial qualifier course, taken within the last year. (source: DSPS: DCQ new licensure (opens in a new tab))
  2. Show financial responsibility The Dwelling Contractor files a $25,000 surety bond or $250,000 per-occurrence liability insurance. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))
  3. Apply on LicensE Apply through license.wi.gov. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))

Bonds and insurance

Bond: Not required. A $25,000 bond, or $250,000 per-occurrence general liability insurance instead. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))

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