Do you need a general contractor license in Alabama?
Yes, a license. In Alabama, a general contractor needs a license from the Licensing Board for General Contractors when the cost of the undertaking is $100,000 or more. Building or repairing a residence or private dwelling, or a residential swimming pool, is exempt from this chapter. A licensee must put its license number on every construction contract, subcontract, bid and proposal. Cities and counties can add their own licensing on top of the state’s. This is Ala. Code §§ 34-8-1, 34-8-6, 34-8-7.
| What | Alabama |
|---|---|
| General contractors | State GC license at $100,000 or more |
Source
Ala. Code §§ 34-8-1, 34-8-6, 34-8-7
Read the statute in the Code of Alabama (Alabama Legislature): alison.legislature.state.al.us.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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