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Alabama contractor examWho gives it, fees, retakes

Alabama's contractor license needs a passing exam score, given by PSI.

What is on the Alabama contractor exam?

Who gives it: PSI¹
The exam: Yes: Business & Law (PSI) plus trade exams as board determines.¹

Exam fee and retake rules: check with Licensing Board for General Contractors.

Journeyman and master exams in Alabama

Electrician

Who gives it: ProV (the journeyman exam application lists the Alabama exam through ProV, or the NASCLA portable journeyman exam)²
Exam fee: $115

Hours and license steps

Plumber

Who gives it: ProV; exams are scheduled with ProV³
Code book: 2021 International Plumbing Code and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
Open book: Yes

Hours and license steps

HVAC

Who gives it: Prov, Inc. (the Board contracts with Prov to develop and give the exam; candidates schedule through Prov after the Board approves them)⁴
Exam fee: $175

Hours and license steps

How do you book the exam?

Apply to the Licensing Board for General Contractors first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company (PSI). Licensing Board for General Contractors

Sources

Licensing Board for General Contractors: exam (alison.legislature.state.al.us, 2026-10-27)
Alabama electrician license: exam (aecb.alabama.gov, 2026-10-27)
Alabama plumber license: exam (pgfb.alabama.gov, 2026-10-27)
Alabama HVAC license: exam (provexam.com, 2026-10-27)