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    • Alabama General Contractor Commercial (NASCLA)

    The Alabama Building Construction (General Contractor) license allows for commercial construction from the ground up, as well as modifications and additions to existing properties. It also allows for excavation and foundations for such buildings. This license does not allow for residential projects.
    There are two required exams: the NASCLA trades exam and the Alabama Commercial Business & Law exam.

    Click here to see other Alabama licenses

    Product Combos

    There are two combos: Regular and Pre-Highlighted. The only difference is that the Pre-Highlighted combo comes with books that are already highlighted and tabbed for you. If you get the regular combo, you still get all of the books and tabs, but you will highlight yourself. The course includes highlighting guides for each book.

    Regular Combo

    Combos include

    • All of the textbooks for both exams
    • Pre-printed book tabs for all of the books
    • Online Courses for both exams:
      • Highlighting Guides
      • Audio tracks
      • Digital Study Guides
      • Quizzes for each book
      • Book lookup exercises
      • Unlimited practice exams
      • Unlimited tutoring
      • And more!

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    Steps to Obtain Your Contractor License

    Step 1
    Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

    Purchase your exam prep course - Alabama General Contractor Complete Course Package.

    Purchase
    Step 2
    Register for the NASCLA Exam

    Register for the NASCLA Exam here.

    Register
    Step 3
    Study for the Exam

    Study for, and take your NASCLA Exam and Alabama Business Law Exam.

    Study
    Step 4
    Submit Your Application

    Submit your Alabama GC Application.

    Submit Application

    Alabama General Contractor State Requirements & Application

    Any prime contractor or subcontractor working on projects where the cost of labor and materials exceeds $100,000 is required to have the appropriate Alabama contractor's license.
    Applicants must submit verification of 3 years of experience and a financial statement.

    Employees registering as the qualifying party for an applicant must be in full-time employment for 90 consecutive days immediately preceding the exam.
    Alabama Administrative Codes

    Applicants must have a minimum net worth and working capital of $10,000 in order to qualify for the lowest bid limit classification.
    A - Not to exceed $100,000
    B - Not to exceed $250,000
    C - Not to exceed $500,000
    D - Not to exceed $1,000,000
    E - Not to exceed $3,000,000
    U - Unlimited

    Fees: The application fee for a new prime Alabama contractor license is $300. The renewal fee is $200. The application fee for a subcontractor is $150. To obtain an Alabama contractor license application and other forms, go to Alabama Application.
    Contact Information:
    Office of the Board
    2525 Fairlane Drive
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    Alabama State License Board
    Telephone:334-272-5030
    Fax:334-395-5336

    Alabama General Contractor Test Information

    Test Information: This test covers information across 12 subject areas. The questions are drawn from content in the 24-book set shown below.

    Exam Information Details
    Exam Fee $130
    Number of Questions 115
    Passing Score 70% or 81 Questions
    Time Limit 330 Minutes
    Subject Area Breakdown
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    General Requirements 25
    Site Construction 15
    Concrete 6
    Masonry 4
    Metals 6
    Wood 5
    Thermal and Moisture Protection 5
    Doors, Windows, and Glazing 4
    Finishes 5
    Mechanical and Plumbing Systems 6
    Electrical Systems 3
    Procurement and Contracting Requirements 31

    Alabama General Contractor Reciprocity

    Alabama has established reciprocity with Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The NASCLA exam serves as the trades exam in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Virginia.

    Alabama General Contractor Permitted Work

    With this license, you may bid on and build commercial projects.