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Alabama

My Contractors License

Alabama Contractor Licenses Exam Prep

Get ready for your Alabama electrical, general contractor or home builder exam, plus the business and law exam that comes with it. My Contractors License has online courses, reference books, tabs, practice exams, and complete packages to get you ready for test day.

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ELECTRICAL

Alabama Electrical

Explore exam preparation, reference books, tabs, practice exams, and available course packages for this licensing path. The Alabama Electrical Contractors Board issues these licenses statewide:

  • Electrical Contractor (Unlimited): bid, contract and perform electrical work across residential, commercial and industrial projects.
  • Journeyman Electrician: install, maintain and repair electrical systems, working under a licensed electrical contractor.
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BUILDER

Alabama General Contractor

Explore exam preparation, reference books, tabs, practice exams, and available course packages for this licensing path. Alabama licenses general contractors through two boards. The Licensing Board for General Contractors covers projects of $100,000 or more, and the Home Builders Licensure Board covers homes:

  • Commercial General Contractor (NASCLA): the national commercial building exam, accepted by Alabama and many other states.
  • Under Four Stories: building construction for structures under four stories.
  • Home Builder (Residential): the skills exam for building and remodeling homes across Alabama.
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BUSINESS

Alabama Business & Law

Explore exam preparation, reference books, tabs, practice exams, and available course packages for this licensing path. Most Alabama contractor licenses require a business and law exam in addition to your trade exam:

  • Commercial Business & Law: required for every commercial and industrial prime contractor license.
  • Residential Business & Law: required for a home builder license and other applicable residential licensing paths.
  • Electrical Business & Law: for Electrical Contractor candidates.
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LICENSING IN ALABAMA

How to Get Your Alabama Contractor License

Alabama licenses contractors statewide, so one license covers you in every city and county. Which board you apply to depends on your trade.

If you do this workYour licensing board
Electrical workAlabama Electrical Contractors Board
Commercial projects of $100,000 or moreAlabama Licensing Board for General Contractors
Building homesAlabama Home Builders Licensure Board

My Contractor's License gives you the approved reference books, tabbed and highlighted, plus online courses and practice exams built around exactly what's on the Alabama exams.

Passing your exams is one step. Each board also has its own application, experience, financial and insurance requirements.

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ALABAMA FAQS

What You Need to Know

Do I need a state license to work in Alabama?

Yes, for most contractor work. Alabama licenses electricians, commercial general contractors and home builders statewide through three separate boards.

Do I have to take a business and law exam?

In most cases, yes. Commercial prime contractors take a business and law exam through PSI. Home builders seeking an unlimited license take one through Prov and need 70% to pass. Electrical contractors coming from another state take the Alabama Business and Law exam to get licensed through reciprocity.

Can I buy the course without the books?

Yes. Choose Course Only if you already have the approved references. You can also buy booksets, tabs or individual books from the Alabama Bookstore.

Does passing the exam automatically issue a license?

No. Passing the exam is one step. You still need to apply with your licensing board and meet its experience, financial and insurance requirements.

Can I tab and highlight my code books?

Yes, but the rules depend on your exam. On the Alabama electrical exams, you can use permanent tabs and highlight in pen. Sticky notes, removable tabs and handwritten notes aren't allowed. Other exams set their own rules, so check your candidate bulletin before test day.

How do I renew my license?

Renewal depends on your board:

  • Electrical contractors: 14 hours of continuing education every two years, including 7 hours on the NEC.
  • Home builders: 6 hours of continuing education each year, including 2 hours of Alabama-specific courses.

You can take your Alabama CE online with our sister brand, All Star Training.

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