Illinois Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Illinois.
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Company Licenses
Illinois Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Illinois Asbestos Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/asbestos |
| Agency: | Illinois Division of Environmental Health Protection - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $250 application fee + $500 license fee due after the application is approved. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Annually by May 15. |
| Notes: | Renewal applications are sent in the mail. |
Illinois Electrical Contractor License
Not required
Electrical Contracting Company licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.
Electrical contractors are licensed at the local level of government in Illinois.
Illinois General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.
General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level. There is no state level license.
Initial Registration
Not required
Registration Renewal
Not required
Illinois Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.
Mechanical contractors are licensed at the local level of government in Illinois.
Illinois Plumbing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/plumbing |
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Environmental Health Protection - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually |
Illinois Roofing Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Division of Professional Regulation - Roofing Contractor Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Chicago Elevator Mechanic Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Due: | Annually |
Chicago General Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by Class: |
| Due: | Annually 90 days prior to expiration date |
Chicago Mason Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL) |
Chicago Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually |
City of Darien Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | City of Darien Building Division (IL) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $60 Annual Fee |
| Due: | Annually by May 1st |
Cook County Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration |
| Agency: | Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL) |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $52.50 per trade or $105.00 if adding a trade or if renewal hasn't been done in a year or longer |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Cook County Electrical Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration |
| Agency: | Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $105 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $52.50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 1. |
Cook County Plumbing Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration |
| Agency: | Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL) |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $105 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $52.50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 1. |
Evanston General Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/community-development/building-inspection-serv |
| Agency: | City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services (IL) |
Evanston Trade Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/community-development/building-inspection-serv |
| Agency: | City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services (IL) |
Village of Libertyville Electrical License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $60 exam fee + $40 license fee due after passing the exam. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Village of River Grove Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Village of River Grove Building Department (IL) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Paper |
| Agency Fee: | $125 General Contractor $100 Subcontractor |
| Due: | Annually by April 30th |
| Before you Apply: | 1. Certificatet of Insurance required for each permit application ($1,000,000 |
| Bond Amount: | $10,000 |
Individual Licenses
Illinois Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Illinois Apprentice Plumber License
| More Information: | http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/plumbing |
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Environmental Health Protection - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Not required
Apprentice plumber licenses expire on the date that the licensed plumber sponsor of such licensed apprentice plumber severs his or her sponsor status with the licensed apprentice plumber.
Illinois Asbestos Professional License
| More Information: | http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/asbestos |
| Agency: | Illinois Division of Environmental Health Protection - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 15. |
Illinois Asbestos Worker License
| More Information: | http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/asbestos |
| Agency: | Illinois Division of Environmental Health Protection - Asbestos Abatement Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by February 1. |
| Notes: | A refresher course shall be completed annually to maintain accreditation and licensure. |
Illinois Plumber's License
| More Information: | http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/plumbing |
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Environmental Health Protection - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $175 (Illinois); $225 (Chicago or out of state) |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
Chicago Apprentice Crane Operators License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL) |
Chicago Crane Operators License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL) |
Chicago Elevator Mechanic License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings - Trade Licensing Program (IL) |
Chicago Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Chicago Plumber's Apprentice License
| More Information: | https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract.html |
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Chicago Supervising Electrician License
| Agency: | City of Chicago Department of Buildings (IL) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Supervising Electrician License - Application for Examination |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Exam Application Fee: $70 |
| Notes: | Exam is only offered two times per year, and must be taken in person in Hillside, Illinois. |
Cook County Crane Operator Registration
| More Information: | https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/contractor-registration |
| Agency: | Cook County Department of Building and Zoning (IL) |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
