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Ohio contractor licenseWhat you need instead

Ohio does not license general contractors at the state level. The state licenses electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors.

Who licenses contractors in Ohio instead?

Ohio has no state license for general contractors. Electrical, plumbing and other trade work can still need a state license; the list below shows which.

The electrical contractor license has the most published detail; its hours, exam and fees are on the electrical page.

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC licenses in Ohio

Sources

  1. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB): who needs a license (codes.ohio.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB): fees (codes.ohio.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) (com.ohio.gov, 2026-10-27)