alert-icon
Only limited material is available in the selected language. All content is available on the global site.
  • Solutions Directory
  • Careers
  • Investors

Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG.

About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Organization
  • Strategy
  • Newsroom
Insights
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Future Ready Accountant
  • Future Ready Healthcare
  • Future Ready Lawyer
  • Business Transformation
  • Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Risk & Regulatory Compliance
Get Help
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • eShop & Bookstores
  • Solutions Directory
  • Careers
  • Investors
PrimaryNav Button
Wolters Kluwer Logo
Search Wolters Kluwer
    No Suggestion
    WK logo
    Visit our global site in English, or select an alternative location or language below
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Asia & Pacific
    Brazil
    Home page:
    • Portuguese
    Canada
    Home page:
    • English
    • French
    Latin America
    Home page:
    • Spanish
    United States
    Home page:
    • English
    Current Page:
    • English
    Belgium
    Home page:
    • Dutch
    • French
    Czech Republic
    Home page:
    • Czech
    Denmark
    Home page:
    • Denmark
    France
    Home page:
    • French
    Germany
    Home page:
    • German
    Hungary
    Home page:
    • Hungarian
    Italy
    Home page:
    • Italian
    Netherlands
    Home page:
    • Dutch
    Norway
    Home page:
    • Norwegian
    Poland
    Home page:
    • Polish
    Portugal
    Home page:
    • Portuguese
    Romania
    Home page:
    • Romanian
    Slovakia
    Home page:
    • Slovak
    Spain
    Home page:
    • Spanish
    Sweden
    Home page:
    • Swedish
    United Kingdom
    Home page:
    • English
    Australia
    Home page:
    • English
    China
    Home page:
    • Simplified Chinese
    Hong Kong
    Home page:
    • English
    India
    Home page:
    • English
    Japan
    Home page:
    • Japanese
    Malaysia
    Home page:
    • English
    New Zealand
    Home page:
    • English
    Philippines
    Home page:
    • English
    Singapore
    Home page:
    • English
    South Korea
    Home page:
    • English
    Taiwan
    Home page:
    • English
    Thailand
    Home page:
    • English
    Vietnam
    Home page:
    • English
    Primary Navigation
    • Health

      Trusted clinical technology and evidence-based solutions that drive effective decision-making and outcomes across healthcare. Specialized in clinical effectiveness, learning, research and safety.

      Health Overview
      Solutions
      • UpToDateIndustry-leading clinical decision support
      • OvidThe world’s most trusted medical research platform
      • UpToDate LexidrugEvidence-based drug referential solutions
      • Simplifi+ Pharmacy ComplianceAn automated suite of compliance solutions to optimize your operations
      View All Solutions
      Roles
      • Hospital technology leaders
      • Nursing leaders
      • Clinical leaders
      • Pharmacy leaders
      • Health plan executives
      • Medical librarians
      View All Roles
      Expert Insights
      • Three ways telehealth can help address fragmentation in healthcare
      • Seeing clinical value from AI requires practical, real-world results
      • Generative AI: Creating a vision for today that supports innovation for tomorrow
      • Innovating clinical decision support: Highlights from Frost Radar 2025
      View All Expert Insights
    • Tax & Accounting

      Enabling tax and accounting professionals and businesses of all sizes drive productivity, navigate change, and deliver better outcomes. With workflows optimized by technology and guided by deep domain expertise, we help organizations grow, manage, and protect their businesses and their client’s businesses.

      Tax & Accounting Overview
      Solutions
      • Tax & Accounting U.S. HubCentral hub for all U.S. solutions
      • CCH Axcess™ SuiteCloud-based tax preparation and compliance, workflow management and audit solution
      • CCH® ProSystem fx®Integrated tax, accounting and audit, and workflow software tools
      • TaxWise®Tax Preparation Software for Tax Preparers
      View All Solutions
      Trending Topics
      • Audit Management
      • Future Ready Accountant
      • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Tax and Accounting
      • BEPS Pillar Two Compliance
      Expert Insights
      • The power of AI: What accounting and tax professionals need to know
      • What's new with CCH Axcess™ Audit - May 2025
      • Elevating the profession with tax automation
      • New reporting requirement for Qualified Charitable Distributions: Code Y required in Box 7 of IRS Form 1099-R
      View All Expert Insights
    • ESG

      Enterprise software to drive financial and sustainability performance, manage risks, meet reporting requirements, improve safety and productivity, and reduce environmental impact.

      ESG Overview
      Solutions
      • CCH TagetikUnified performance management software
      • Corporate TaxDirect and indirect tax software solutions
      • TeamMateAudit and assurance solutions for corporate and public sector organizations
      • Enablon Software solutions for Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), ESG, and Operational Excellence
      View All Solutions
      Expert Insights
      • Why you need to manage your supply chain risks
      • Excel pitfalls when performing risk assessments
      • Excel versus BowTieXP – Which one is better?
      • Expert Insights: Fire Safety, Risk Assessment, and Bowties
      • Enhancing Safety Through Integrated Incident Investigation Methods
      • Sustainability reporting and auditing Scope 3 supplier emissions
      • How to use EHS software for proactive risk management
      • Verdantix Smart Innovators 2025: ESG & Sustainability Reporting and Data Management Software
      View All Expert Insights
    • Finance

      Our solutions for regulated financial departments and institutions help customers meet their obligations to external regulators. We specialize in unifying and optimizing processes to deliver a real-time and accurate view of your financial position.

      Finance Overview
      Solutions
      • CCH TagetikUnified performance management software
      • eOriginal eOriginal securely digitizes the lending process from the close to the secondary market
      • Lien SolutionsMarket leader in UCC filing, searches, and lien management
      • OneSumX for Finance, Risk and Regulatory ReportingIntegrated solution suite for finance, risk, regulatory compliance, and reporting
      View All Solutions
      Expert Insights
      • Optimizing legal spend: the power of third-party pay invoicing
      • Successfully replacing legacy systems with CCH® Tagetik Consolidation Software
      • How to prepare for Basel III Reforms in Thailand
      • Climate transition planning: the key to setting and meeting sustainability targets
      • Deciphering Q1 auto finance trends implications for subprime lenders and dealers amid mixed data
      • E-contracting origination volume up 2%
      • Built for stress: Rethinking liquidity management in a new era of risk
      • Be audit ready for exempt sales with CertifyTax
      View All Expert Insights
    • Compliance

      Enabling organizations to ensure adherence with ever-changing regulatory obligations, manage risk, increase efficiency, and produce better business outcomes.

      Compliance Overview
      Solutions
      • BizFilingsSmall business incorporation services
      • Compliance Solutions Gain the visibility, agility, and insight required to better satisfy borrowers, secure capital, and navigate regulatory change
      • TeamMateAudit and assurance solutions for corporate and public sector organizations
      • CT CorporationRegistered agent & business license solutions
      View All Solutions
      Trending Topics
      • Economic and interest rate forecasts
      • Future Ready Lawyer
      Expert Insights
      • The psychology of internal audit: Navigating bias, behavior, and decision-making
      • Tariff-proof business ideas
      • The growing importance of internal audit in managing operational risks
      • Why you need to manage your supply chain risks
      View All Expert Insights
    • Legal

      Serving legal professionals in law firms, General Counsel offices and corporate legal departments with data-driven decision-making tools. We streamline legal and regulatory research, analysis, and workflows to drive value to organizations, ensuring more transparent, just and safe societies.

      Legal Overview
      Solutions
      • MediRegsEasy-to-use tools, calculators and batch analytics reduce hospital error rates by up to 5%
      • Enterprise Legal ManagementLegal spend and matter management, AI legal bill review, and analytics solutions
      • LegiswayAll-in-one legal management software for legal departments
      • VitalLaw® AIIn-depth legal research and practical analysis enhanced with innovative AI technology
      View All Solutions
      Trending Topics
      • Economic and interest rate forecasts
      • Future Ready Lawyer
      Expert Insights
      • Optimizing legal spend: the power of third-party pay invoicing
      • Building trust in legal AI: Wolters Kluwer’s blueprint for responsible innovation
      • Cycle 2 403(b) Restatements - What's New, What's Changed, and Some Tips Along the Way!
      • The strategic shift: Turning legal ops into a business enabler
      View All Expert Insights
    1. Back to Home >
    2. Back to Solutions >
    3. Back to CT Corporation >
    4. Electrical Contractor License
    Electrical Contractor Business Licensing
    business license solutions

    Electrical Contractor License

    The Electrical Contractor industry is heavily regulated by both state and local authorities throughout the country. Each authority has unique licensing laws and application requirements.
    LLX contact page
    Contact a Business License Specialist
    Secondary Navigation
    CT Corporation
    • Business License Solutions
      • Business licenses by industry
      • Business licenses by U.S. county
      • Business licenses by U.S. state
      • Business license solutions
      Due Diligence and Deal Solutions
      • UCC searches and filings
      • Corporate filings and retrievals
      • Compliance suite
      • Independent director
      • Due diligence and deal solutions
      • Deal support
      • Special Purpose Entity formation
      Global Compliance
      • Global transactional services
      • International Registered Agent
      • International process agency
      • Apostille and Authentication
      Legal Entity Management Solutions
      • Registered Agent solutions
      • Foreign Qualification
      • Incorporation and business formation
      • Annual report solutions
      • Good Standing compliance
      • Software and managed solutions
    • Business License by Industry
      • Contractor and construction industries
      • Financial services and insurance industries
      • Hospitality industries
      • Pharmacy industry
      • Small business industries
      • Technology industries
      • All other industries
      Law Firm Support
      • Attorneys
      • Paralegals
      • Solo Practitioner
      Business Support
      • Corporate Counsels
      • Corporate Paralegals
      • Corporate Secretaries
      • Entrepreneur
      • Operations and Finance Managers
      • Small Business Owners
    • Wherever and however you do business, CT Corporation acts as an extension of your business and helps you stay compliant. Over the last 130+ years, our relentless drive to get it right—the first time, every time—has made CT the trusted, global leader in legal compliance solutions.

      CT Corporation
      • Why choose CT Corporation
      • Awards
      • Customer reviews
      • News and press releases
      • CT Corporation experts
      Contact CT Corporation
      • Service of process locations
      • Contact Sales, Service or Support
    • CT Corporation has locations in every U.S. state to help serve legal documents to a CT customer.

      Service of process
      • Service of Process Locations
      • Service of Process FAQs
      • Government office closings
      • Appoint CT as your Registered Agent
    • Business license resources
      • Business license information
      • Business license case studies
      • Licenses by industry
      • Licenses by state
      • Business license FAQs
      Topic
      • Annual report
      • Business license
      • Foreign Qualification
      • Global guides
      • Incorporation and business formation
      • Registered Agent
      • UCC
      Type
      • Articles
      • Events
      • Infographics
      • Videos and podcasts
      • Webinars
      • Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
      • Legislative and Regulatory Updates
      Account or application access
      • CLiC Login
      • CTAdvantage account
      • hCue login
      • My CT account
      • Pay an invoice
      • Manage email subscriptions
      • ACH or wire payment instructions
    • Cart
    • CLiC Account Login
    Contact Us
    I was overjoyed to know that someone else could take care of state, county, town and city business license applications. Very professional company to work with.
    Office Manager, C & R Carpentry Inc.
    Very responsive and seems this will be a great resource to build a relationship with. Both specialists I spoke with were confident, informative and very professional.
    M Communications LLC
    Electrical contract license overview

    Due to the risk of harmful errors when it comes to electrical contracting work, both state and local authorities have a strong interest in regulating the industry. Extensive licensing requirements seek to reduce this risk by implementing minimum standards of competency and insurance coverage.

     

    Many states have an Electrical Contractors Board or Board of Electrical Examiners which administers examinations and issues licenses. Other states issue specialty contractor licenses to electrical contractors through their General Contractors Board. Several states further classify licensees as Limited/Restricted Electrical Contractors, Intermediate Electrical Contractors, or Unlimited/Unrestricted Electrical Contractors, in order to distinguish between the monetary limits of their contracts.

    Regardless of the specific type of license, each requires varying documentation. This generally includes a fee, proof of experience, examination, course certification, bonding, and/or a certificate of insurance. Several states offer reciprocity with other states, allowing an applicant to waive the examination requirement.

     

    Many states with statewide electrical regulations allow local jurisdictions to adopt their own regulations, which are often more stringent. When Electrical Contractors are not regulated at the state level, they are always regulated, just as heavily, at the local level. Authorities, both state and local, occasionally provide specific licensing exemptions for certain types of electrical businesses, such as low-voltage contractors. As such, extensive research is often required in order to comprehensively determine whether or not a license is needed and from whom it can be obtained.

    search document report details magnifying glass worksheet insights icon
    Registration identification
    Our experts are current with changing requirements and forms.
    documents written communication publications article checklist worksheets forms papers cases reports archive icon
    Proper filing
    CT Corporation will complete and file every registration efficiently and correctly.
    person time management precise clock icon
    Time savings
    Allow our experts to complete the registration process on your behalf while you focus on your core business.
    Business people using technology in meeting
    Business license considerations
    State and local authorities issue specific business licenses and permits depending on your industry. In some cases, regulations require special education and unique credentials.

    Businesses functioning without the proper license are generally penalized based on the size of the operation and the gravity of the offense.
    Contact a Business License Specialist
    Frequently asked questions
    • How do I become a licensed contractor?

      Becoming a licensed contractor can be an overwhelming experience. There are usually a slew of state, county, and city licenses and registrations necessary in order to operate as a compliant contractor. Contractors are often required to take and pass exams, submit fingerprints, pass background checks, demonstrate adequate insurance coverage, and post a bond. CT Corporation can streamline all these requirements and obtain all licenses on your behalf.

      Most states will require contractors to register with a State Board, pass examinations, and then obtain local business licenses and permits. Some states that license contractors this way are Florida, California, and Nevada. Other states do not license contractors on the state level. For instance, New York contractors must be licensed at the county and/or city level of government. Often contractor licenses are different based on whether the contractor preforms residential or commercial work. Many contractor licenses have additional exam or experience requirements for specialties such as carpentry, framing, painting, concrete, irrigation, etc.

      Other requirements include forming or foreign qualifying your business entity, registering for state and local taxes, and obtaining basic business licenses. Contractors that plans on having employees will need to register for payroll taxes at the state level. Some states and localities require contractors to obtain basic business licenses, even if they are only entering the jurisdiction to work on one job.

    • How can I get reciprocity for my contractor license?

      Many states offer reciprocal privileges for contractor’s licenses issued by another state. Generally reciprocity is only available for equivalent licenses with the same classifications. It is a common misconception that a reciprocity agreement between states allows contractors to avoid licensing requirements in that state. Contractors must still go through the process of obtaining a license in each state that they plan to operate.

      Reciprocal agreements typically waive the trade portion of the examination required for a state contractor license. To meet the reciprocity requirements a contractor must be licensed, having passed the equivalent trade exam, and be in good standing in the reciprocal state. A license application must still be submitted and the business law exam must still be passed by the applicant in each state they want to work as a contractor.

      Sometimes a contractor must have held a license for a specific period of time before they can take advantage of reciprocal agreements. For example, Arizona requires that the applicant is actively licensed and in good standing for five (5) consecutive years in the reciprocal state before they can apply by reciprocity. In Nevada, the applicant is required to be actively licensed and in good standing in the reciprocal state for five (5) of the last seven (7) years. In Arkansas, the applicant may also have to get a form signed by the state they are currently licensed in verifying that they meet the requirements of reciprocity.

      CT Corporation will help guide contractors through the entire licensing process, whether they are seeking a license through reciprocity or managing ongoing renewals. We can help you obtain all of the licenses and registrations you need, minimizing time-consuming and costly delays. For additional help please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.

       

    • I am a commercial painter. Do I need a contractor’s license and if so why?

      In many states what constitutes a contractor is broadly defined to include any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair, improve, or demolish any building, road, or other improvement. In many states you will be required to take an examination to be a licensed general contractor. Construction licenses are required because licensing laws protect the public from incompetence and dishonesty in those who provide construction services. The requirements also provide minimal assurance that all persons offering such services have the required skill and character, understand local laws and codes, and know the basics of a contracting business. Because of the strength of this public policy, the laws apply regardless of injustice to the unlicensed contractor. The remedial purpose of the law is designed to protect the public regardless of the equities involved. The licensing statutes represent a legislative determination that the importance of deterring unlicensed contracting outweighs any harsh results. Thus, even a small lapse in licensure during construction may prevent recovery of all compensation due the contractor, not just a portion of it. For additional help please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.

       

    • How can I apply for a General Contractor License?

      Most general contractor licenses, which are typically issued by a state's Contractor’s Board, must be applied for by mail. Application fees range from $0 - $900.00. In 33 states, a general contractor requires licensing at the state level, and in 18 states, a general contractor may require licensing at the local level.

      The construction industry is one of the most heavily regulated in the United States, and each state has unique contractor licensing laws, specialty classifications, and application requirements.

      CT Corporation has extensive experience regarding specific jurisdictional requirements. Our experts can streamline the process of identifying and obtaining the proper contractor license for your business. We provide comprehensive research on each application's requirements and prepare error-free application materials, minimizing time-consuming and costly delays. Please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.

    • What are the licensing requirements to become a roofing contractor?

      The construction industry is one of the most heavily regulated in the United States, and this is no less the case for contractors working in specialized fields. Each state has unique contractor licensing laws, specialty classifications, and specialty contractor application requirements.

      The threshold question that must be addressed is whether the roofing contractor intends to do residential and commercial work. For example, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires that residential roofers be licensed with the state by filing a Residential Roofer New License Application. On the other hand, Minnesota does not license commercial roofing contractors at the state level; they must be licensed at local level.

      Currently, 32 states require licensure for residential and/or commercial roofing contractors at the state level. The remaining 18 require licensure at either the state, county and/or municipal level. A state could hypothetically require licensure at two levels, or all three. For example, the Idaho Bureau of Professional Licensing requires roofing contractors to file an Application for a Business Entity Contractor Registration. Additionally, the city of Idaho Falls requires roofing contractors to file an Application for Building Contractor License. Similarly, roofing contractors must file a Building Department License Application with the city of Pocatello.

      Other requirements to become a roofing contractor may include, but are not limited to: (1) proof of worker’s compensation insurance, (2) proof of unemployment insurance, (3) proof of liability and property damage insurance, (4) proof of passage of residential, commercial and/or industrial examinations, (5) submission of a surety bond, (6) the designation of a qualifying party and/or construction supervisor license and (7) copy of Articles of Incorporation or Partnership Agreement.

      CT Corporation will navigate the maze of state, county and municipal licensure requirements for roofing contractors, as well as manage all ongoing license renewals to ensure continuity in compliance. For additional help please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.

       

    • What is a Specialty Contractor?

      A specialty contractor can perform contracts relating to the specialty in which they are licensed. In some cases, specialty contractors obtain licensure by submitting the appropriate classification on a general contractor application. In other cases, states may have a separate application that is unique to that specialty.

      The most common specialties with respect to licensing are electrical, HVAC, plumbing, home improvement, roofing and solar . These licensing categories may exist at the local level, depending on the state(s) in question.

      The construction industry is one of the most heavily regulated in the U.S., and each state has unique contractor licensing laws, specialty classifications, and application requirements. CT Corporation has extensive experience regarding specific jurisdictional requirements.

      CT Corporation can streamline the process of identifying and obtaining the proper contractor license for your business. We provide comprehensive business license research on each application's requirements and prepare error-free application materials, minimizing time-consuming and costly delays. Please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.

    Need to consult with an expert? Contact us.
    Knowledgeable. Dedicated. Personable. Our people make the difference.
    Contact CT Corporation
    Footer Navigation
    • About Wolters Kluwer
    • Strategy
    • Organization
    • Management
    • News & Press Releases
    • Events
    • Solutions Directory
    • Health
    • Tax & Accounting
    • ESG
    • Finance
    • Compliance
    • Legal
    • Expert Insights
    • Careers
    • Investors
    • Sitemap
    • Site Owner

    CT Corporation

    • Contact CT
    • Login Your Account
    • Create Account
    • Pay an Invoice
    • Update Email Subscriptions
    • Access W-9 Form
    Follow Wolters Kluwer
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    Follow CT Corporation
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    Wolters Kluwer Logo

    When you have to be right

    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy & Cookies
    • Your California Privacy Choices
      Your California privacy Choices

    CT Corporation

    • CT Corporation business license terms and conditions
    • CT Corporation disclaimer

    © 2025 Wolters Kluwer N.V. and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.

    Back To Top