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Alabama General Contractor
Alabama Contractor Licensing
Prepare for Your Alabama Contractor Exams
Residential, commercial, NASCLA, and Business & Law exam preparation with online courses, required books, practice exams, and complete combo packages.
- Online exam prep
- Open-book study support
- Course and book packages
$50K
Commercial licensing threshold
$10K
Residential licensing threshold
3
Primary contractor paths
2
Common exams per license
Alabama Contractor License Options
Alabama separates commercial and residential contractor licensing. Commercial applicants may pursue the General Contractor license through the NASCLA exam or the Under Four Stories classification. Residential applicants pursue the Home Builder license.
Select Your Alabama License or Exam
Commercial · Unlimited
Alabama General Contractor (NASCLA)
This license allows a contractor to bid on, build, or modify commercial structures of any type or size in Alabama.
- NASCLA commercial trade exam
- Alabama Commercial Business & Law exam
- NASCLA score may qualify for use in additional accepting states
Residential
Alabama Home Builder / Residential Contractor
The Alabama Home Builder license covers new residential construction and remodeling of existing residential properties.
- Alabama Home Builder trade exam
- Alabama Residential Business & Law exam
- Residential construction and remodeling
Commercial · Limited Scope
Alabama Under Four Stories Contractor
This license allows a contractor to bid on, build, or modify qualifying commercial structures that are not over three stories in height.
- Under Four Stories trade exam
- Alabama Commercial Business & Law exam
- Commercial structures up to three stories
Required Exam
Alabama Commercial Business & Law
Required for Alabama commercial and industrial prime contractor licenses. The exam is designed around one primary reference book.
- Required for commercial contractor licensing
- Two-hour exam
- Pairs with the commercial trade exam
Required Exam
Alabama Residential Business & Law
Required for the Alabama Home Builder license. This exam focuses on the business and legal requirements associated with residential contracting.
- Required for the Home Builder license
- Two-hour exam
- Pairs with the residential trade exam
Available Exam Prep Packages
Regular Combo
Online course plus the required exam reference books.
Pre-Highlighted Combo
Course plus professionally highlighted and tabbed books.
Course Only
Online lessons and practice exams without books.
Bookset Only
Purchase the required reference books as a complete set.
Tabset Only
Organize approved books for faster open-book lookups.
Individual Books
Purchase only the specific reference materials you need.
Alabama Contractor License FAQs
What Alabama contractor license do I need?
Choose the General Contractor NASCLA path for broad commercial work, the Under Four Stories classification for qualifying smaller commercial structures, or the Home Builder license for residential construction and remodeling.
When is an Alabama contractor license required?
The page information identifies licensing thresholds of more than $50,000 for qualifying commercial work and more than $10,000 for qualifying residential work.
How many exams are required?
The primary contractor classifications commonly require a trade exam and the corresponding Alabama Business & Law exam.
What is the advantage of the NASCLA exam?
The NASCLA commercial exam provides a broad commercial contractor testing path, and a passing score may be used when applying in other jurisdictions that accept the NASCLA examination.
Can I buy highlighted and tabbed books?
Yes. Pre-highlighted combo packages are available for selected exams and include the online course along with professionally highlighted and tabbed reference books.
Start Preparing for Your Alabama Contractor Exam
Select your license path and choose the study package that fits your needs.