Indiana Construction Licensing

$90

Contact the building department for a license application.

$90

Annually

Contact the building department for a renewal application.

Application

$90

$90

Annually by December 31.

$90

Contact the building department for a license application.

$90

Annually

Contact the building department for a renewal application.

Contractor License Application

$10 application fee + $125 license fee.

Contractor License Application (Renewal)

$125

Annually by December 31.

New Contractors License Application - Company

Mail

$247

Company Renewal Application

Mail

$247

Annually

Contractor License Application

• Sole Proprietors & Partnerships: Insured/principal should be listed as the “’Owner(s) Name’ DBA (doing business as) the Business Name”
  DBA’s that do not include the surname of the proprietor or partner, must register in the county in which the business originates. Proof of the DBA
  registration must be submitted with this application. If the county does not record DBA’s the contractor should submit a letter stating the county policy.
  For DBA’s located in Marion County, contact the Marion County Recorder’s Office at (317) 327-4020.
  
  
• Corporations & LLCs: Must register with the Indiana Secretary of State at (317) 232-6576 or https://inbiz.in.gov

$247 if applying during the first 6 months of the biennial license period, $185 if applying during the second 6 months of the biennial license period, and $124 if applying at any time during the final year of the biennial license period.

• GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
  • Must have a certificate of insurance with:
    o Minimum of $500,000 for each occurrence of death or bodily injury
    o Minimum of $100,000 for each occurrence of property damage
    o OR combined single limit coverage which covers both bodily injury and property damage, minimum of $500,000 per occurrence
  • Must indicate the policy number or “Binder” (a binder is only valid for 30 days from date of issuance)
  • Must identify the effective and expiration dates of the coverage
  • Must name the sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation as the insured
  • Must indicate coverage for “General Contractor”\
  • Must not limit coverage to a single job or address or to only when work has been permitted
  • Must name the “Consolidated City of Indianapolis” as Additional Insured. The additional insured statement must be shown on the front/face of the Certificate. If an endorsement is needed, use ISO CG2036 0413 or an equivalent.
    o If an endorsement is listed on the certificate, a copy of the endorsement must be provided.
  • Must not require a written contract or agreement for additional insured
  • Must list the City of Indianapolis as Certificate Holder with Department’s address
  • Must notify the Department, in writing, at least 15 days prior to cancellation
• WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE*
  • Must carry Workman’s Compensation Insurance for workers employed in Indianapolis/Marion County
  • Must identify the effective and expiration dates of coverage
  • Must indicate the policy number or “Binder” (a binder is only valid for 30 days from date of issuance)
    
    *If you do NOT have employees:
    LLCs, Partnerships, and Sole Proprietors: Must complete the Workman’s Compensation waiver portion on the business license application
    Corporations: Due to the nature of a corporation, the owner/principal becomes an employee of the corporation (including Sub-S Corporations). By Indiana State Law, they are required to carry workman’s compensation coverage – at least covering the owner/principal. If there are no employees, you must complete the Workman’s Compensation Exemption Certificate Clearance Waiver issued by the State. Additional information can be found at (317)232-3808 for Indianapolis-based businesses, 800-824-COMP for outside of Indianapolis, or https://www.in.gov/wcb/

SURETY BOND OR BOND CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE

• Must be type-written. Hand-written bonds will not be accepted.
• Must show the bond number
• Must list the name, address, and phone number of the bonding company & insurance agent
• Must be in the amount of $10,000
• Must name the “Consolidated City of Indianapolis and/or an Unknown Third Party” as Obligee
• Must indicate coverage for a General Contractor
• Must be signed by the principal (If partnership, all partners must sign)
• Must have the expiration date of 12/31/2020 (or 12/31/2022)

Contractor License Application (Renewal)

$247

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

All new listings, including name changes, will be required to attend an orientation class within sixty (60) days of issuance.

GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CERTIFICATE

• Must have a certificate of insurance with:
  o Minimum of $500,000 for each occurrence of death or bodily injury
  o Minimum of $100,000 for each occurrence of property damage
  o OR combined single limit coverage which covers both bodily injury and property damage, minimum of $500,000 per occurrence
• Must indicate the policy number or “Binder” (a binder is only valid for 30 days from date of issuance)
• Must identify the effective and expiration dates of the coverage
• Must name the sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation as the insured
• Must indicate coverage for “General Contractor”
• Must not limit coverage to a single job or address or to only when work has been permitted
• Must name the “Consolidated City of Indianapolis” as Additional Insured. The additional insured statement must be shown on the front/face of the Certificate. If an endorsement is needed, use ISO CG2036 0413 or an equivalent.
  o If an endorsement is listed on the certificate, a copy of the endorsement must be provided.
• Must not require a written contract or agreement for additional insured
• Must list the City of Indianapolis as Certificate Holder with Department’s address
• Must notify the Department, in writing, at least 15 days prior to cancellation

WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE*

• Must carry Workman’s Compensation Insurance for workers employed in Indianapolis/Marion County
• Must identify the effective and expiration dates of coverage
• Must indicate the policy number or “Binder” (a binder is only valid for 30 days from date of issuance)

*If you do NOT have employees:

LLCs, Partnerships, and Sole Proprietors: Must complete the Workman’s Compensation waiver portion on the business license application
Corporations: Due to the nature of a corporation, the owner/principal becomes an employee of the corporation (including Sub-S Corporations). By Indiana State Law, they are required to carry workman’s compensation coverage – at least covering the owner/principal. If there are no employees, you must complete the Workman’s Compensation Exemption Certificate Clearance Waiver issued by the State. Additional information can be found at (317)232-3808 for Indianapolis-based businesses, 800-824-COMP for outside of Indianapolis, or https://www.in.gov/wcb/

SURETY BOND OR BOND CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE

• Must be type-written. Hand-written bonds will not be accepted.
• Must show the bond number
• Must list the name, address, and phone number of the bonding company & insurance agent
• Must be in the amount of $10,000
• Must name the “Consolidated City of Indianapolis and/or an Unknown Third Party” as Obligee
• Must indicate coverage for a General Contractor
• Must be signed by the principal (If partnership, all partners must sign)
• Must have the expiration date of 12/31/2020 (or 12/31/2022)

New Contractors License Application - Company

Mail

$247

Company Renewal Application

Mail

$247

Annually

Form

Mail

Complete Form
COI in amount of f $100,000/$300,000 with the city as holder

Form

• Complete Form
• COI in amount of f $100,000/$300,000 with the city as holder

Mail

Annually by March 1st

The city sends renewal notices out in January of each year. 

Contractor Registration Application

Mail

$25

Contractor Registration Application

Mail

$25

Annual