Trade License Fees by State
| State | License | Fees | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas — Electrician | Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician | $110 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tdlr.texas.gov $110 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tdlr.texas.gov $165 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tdlr.texas.gov $45 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tdlr.texas.gov $78 VERIFIED DATA Source — test-takers.psiexams.com $45 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tdlr.texas.gov | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Electricians program |
| Texas — Plumbing | Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation, Master Plumber | $225 OFFICIAL FEE Source — tsbpe.texas.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — tsbpe.texas.gov $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — tsbpe.texas.gov $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — tsbpe.texas.gov $128.50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — tsbpe.texas.gov $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — tsbpe.texas.gov $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — tsbpe.texas.gov | Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) |
| Texas — Hvac | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (Class A or Class B, with endorsement: Environmental Air Conditioning, Commercial Refrigeration, or Process Cooling or Heating) | $115 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tdlr.texas.gov $74 VERIFIED DATA Source — test-takers.psiexams.com $60 VERIFIED DATA Source — test-takers.psiexams.com $65 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tdlr.texas.gov | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors |
| Florida — Electrician | Certified Electrical Contractor (EC), Registered Electrical Contractor (ER), Journeyman / individual electrician (local) | $263.25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $123.75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $67.25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $296 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $296 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $542 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $25 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $151 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com $121 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www2.myfloridalicense.com | Florida DBPR - Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) |
| Florida — Plumbing | Certified Plumbing Contractor (CFC), Registered Plumbing Contractor (RF), Journeyman plumber (local) | $135 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $80 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $40 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $200 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $200 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $50 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $50 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $200 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $100 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $200 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org | Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) |
| Florida — Hvac | Certified Class A Air-Conditioning Contractor (CAC), Certified Class B Air-Conditioning Contractor (CAC), Certified Mechanical Contractor (CMC), Registered air-conditioning / mechanical contractor, Journeyman HVAC (local) | $135 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $80 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $40 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $200 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $200 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $50 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org $100 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.flrules.org | Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) |
| California — Electrician | CSLB C-10 Electrical contractor license, DIR/DLSE Electrician Certification (General Electrician and other categories) | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $470 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $720 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $230 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $17 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified | Contractors State License Board (CSLB); Dept. of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement - Electrician Certification Unit |
| California — Plumbing | CSLB C-36 Plumbing contractor license | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $230 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $17 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) |
| California — Hvac | CSLB C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning contractor license | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $230 OFFICIAL FEE Source — web.cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $17 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) |
| Arizona — Electrician | C-11 (Specialty Commercial), R-11 (Specialty Residential), CR-11 (Specialty Dual), Qualifying Party (individual) | $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| Arizona — Plumbing | C-37 (Specialty Commercial), R-37 (Specialty Residential), CR-37 (Specialty Dual), Qualifying Party (individual) | $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| Arizona — Hvac | C-39 (Specialty Commercial), R-39 (Specialty Residential), CR-39 (Specialty Dual), Qualifying Party (individual) | $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| North Carolina — Electrician | Electrical Contractor License - Limited (L), Electrical Contractor License - Intermediate (I), Electrical Contractor License - Unlimited (U), Special Restricted licenses (e.g., SP-SFD single family detached, SP-FA/LV fire alarm/low voltage, SP-PH plumbing & heating), Qualified Individual (exam passer listed on the contractor license) | $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncbeec.org | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) |
| North Carolina — Plumbing | Plumbing Contractor Class I (P-I), Plumbing Contractor Class II (P-II), Restricted Limited Plumbing Contractor (RLP), Plumbing Technician (Class I / Class II) | $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org | NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| North Carolina — Hvac | Heating Group 3 Contractor Class I (H3-I) / Class II (H3-II), Heating Group 2 Contractor (H2), Heating Group 1 Contractor Class I (H1-I) / Class II (H1-II), Fuel Piping Contractor (FP), Heating Technician (Group 1, 2 or 3) | $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclicensing.org | NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| Texas — Roofing | No statewide license; Many Texas cities require a building/reroof permit and some require contractor registration with the city; check the city building department. RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) licensing is voluntary/private, not a state license. | No state license fee | None (state). Contract rules: Texas Business & Commerce Code 27.02 (TDI consumer guidance); local building departments for permits. |
| Texas — Pest Control | SPCS Commercial Business License, SPCS Certified Applicator License (commercial or noncommercial), SPCS Apprentice Registration / Technician License | $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $64 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $64 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov | Texas Department of Agriculture - Structural Pest Control Service |
| Texas — Pool Service | No statewide license; Pool construction/equipment replacement usually needs a city building/electrical/plumbing permit; some cities regulate public/semi-public pool operation and pool drain-down. Check local ordinances. | No state license fee | None (state). Sales tax: Texas Comptroller. |
| Texas — Landscaping | TCEQ Landscape Irrigator License, TDA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (agricultural program; e.g., Category 3A Landscape Maintenance / 5 Vegetation Management), TDA Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) Certified Applicator - Lawn & Ornamental / Weed Control categories | $111 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tceq.texas.gov $111 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.tceq.texas.gov $200 VERIFIED DATA Source — www.law.cornell.edu $64 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov $64 OFFICIAL FEE Source — texasagriculture.gov | TCEQ (irrigation); Texas Department of Agriculture (pesticides) |
| Texas — Painting | No statewide license; Some cities require contractor registration or permits for certain work; check the city. | No state license fee | None (state). Lead-safe work: U.S. EPA (RRP administered by EPA in Texas). |
| Texas — Garage Door | No statewide license; Some cities require a building permit for door replacement (wind-load rated doors in coastal areas) - check the city. | No state license fee | None (state) |
| Texas — Pressure Washing | No statewide license; City stormwater (MS4) ordinances govern discharge to storm drains; capture/sanitary-sewer disposal may need local utility approval. | No state license fee | None (state). Sales tax: Comptroller; discharge: TCEQ / local MS4. |
| Florida — Roofing | Certified Roofing Contractor, Registered Roofing Contractor | $335 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $135 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org | Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) |
| Florida — Pest Control | Pest Control Business License (per location), Certified Pest Control Operator (CPCO), Employee Identification Card | $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.fdacs.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.fdacs.gov $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.leg.state.fl.us $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $10 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.leg.state.fl.us | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement |
| Florida — Pool Service | Certified Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor, Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor, Certified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor, Residential Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Specialty Contractor (voluntary) | $335 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $135 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $335 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $135 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $335 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $135 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org | Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) |
| Florida — Landscaping | Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Application, Limited Certification for Commercial Landscape Maintenance | $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.leg.state.fl.us $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.leg.state.fl.us $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org | FDACS - Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement (pesticide and fertilizer certifications) |
| Florida — Painting | No statewide license; A local business tax receipt is still required. Grandfathered local licenses are possible only for rooftop painting above three stories. | No state license fee | None (preempted). DBPR/CILB covers adjacent licensed work. |
| Florida — Garage Door | Certified Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor (voluntary) | $335 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $135 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — flrules.org | Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board (voluntary certification); local building and licensing departments |
| Florida — Pressure Washing | No statewide license; Local business tax receipt; local stormwater and illicit-discharge ordinances; possible grandfathered local license for roof cleaning above three stories. | No state license fee | None (preempted). FL DEP publishes wastewater and stormwater guidance. |
| California — Roofing | CSLB contractor license - C-39 Roofing Contractor | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $675 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov Data being verified | Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Dept. of Consumer Affairs |
| California — Pest Control | SPCB company registration, SPCB Operator license (Branch 1/2/3), SPCB Field Representative license (Branch 1/2/3), SPCB Applicator license, DPR Pest Control Business License (non-structural pest control for hire) | Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified Data being verified $360 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $720 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov | Structural Pest Control Board (DCA); Dept. of Pesticide Regulation (non-structural) |
| California — Pool Service | CSLB contractor license - C-61/D-35 Pool and Spa Maintenance Contractor | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $675 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov Data being verified | Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Dept. of Consumer Affairs; Dept. of Pesticide Regulation (exemption) |
| California — Landscaping | CSLB contractor license - C-27 Landscaping Contractor, DPR Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License, DPR Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) - e.g. subcategory Q Maintenance Gardener or category B Landscape Maintenance, DPR Qualified Applicator License (QAL) - category B Landscape Maintenance | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $675 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov Data being verified $180 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $360 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $90 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $115 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $140 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $180 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $115 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cdpr.ca.gov | Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Dept. of Consumer Affairs; Dept. of Pesticide Regulation |
| California — Painting | CSLB contractor license - C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $675 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov Data being verified | Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Dept. of Consumer Affairs |
| California — Garage Door | CSLB contractor license - C-61/D-28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $675 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov Data being verified | Contractors State License Board (CSLB), Dept. of Consumer Affairs |
| California — Pressure Washing | CSLB contractor license - C-61/D-38 Sand and Water Blasting (only when work is contracting) | $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $150 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.cslb.ca.gov $350 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $450 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $700 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $300 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $500 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $675 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov $32 OFFICIAL FEE Source — cslb.ca.gov Data being verified | None (state license). Wash-water discharge: Regional Water Quality Control Boards / State Water Resources Control Board via municipal (MS4) stormwater permits, enforced by cities and counties. |
| Arizona — Roofing | R-42 Roofing (residential specialty), C-42 Roofing (commercial specialty), CR-42 Roofing (dual specialty) | $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| Arizona — Pest Control | Pest Management Business License (with Qualifying Party registration), Qualifying Party (QP) registration, Qualified Applicator (QA), Certified Applicator (CA) | $185 OFFICIAL FEE Source — agriculture.az.gov $35 OFFICIAL FEE Source — agriculture.az.gov $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — agriculture.az.gov $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — agriculture.az.gov $55 OFFICIAL FEE Source — agriculture.az.gov | Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD) |
| Arizona — Pool Service | R-6 Swimming Pool Service and Repair (residential specialty), C-6 Swimming Pool Service and Repair (commercial specialty), CR-6 Swimming Pool Service and Repair (dual specialty) | $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| Arizona — Landscaping | R-21 Hardscaping and Irrigation Systems (residential specialty), C-21 Hardscaping and Irrigation Systems (commercial specialty), CR-21 Hardscaping and Irrigation Systems (dual specialty), PMD pest management business license + applicator certification (weed control) | $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $185 OFFICIAL FEE Source — agriculture.az.gov $55 OFFICIAL FEE Source — agriculture.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC); Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (herbicide/weed control) |
| Arizona — Painting | R-34 Painting and Wall Covering (residential specialty), C-34 Painting and Wall Covering (commercial specialty), CR-34 Painting and Wall Covering (dual specialty) | $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| Arizona — Garage Door | R-7 Carpentry (residential specialty) - probable fit, unconfirmed, C-7 Carpentry (commercial specialty) - probable fit, unconfirmed, CR-7 Carpentry (dual specialty) - probable fit, unconfirmed | $80 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $480 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $370 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $380 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $270 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $61 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov $66 OFFICIAL FEE Source — roc.az.gov | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| Arizona — Pressure Washing | No statewide license; Cities/towns may require a local business/TPT (privilege) license and building permits; not researched per city. Many AZ cities have storm drain discharge ordinances; check the city. | No state license fee | Authority |
| North Carolina — Roofing | General Contractor License - Specialty S(Roofing) (NCLBGC); Limited / Intermediate / Unlimited limitation | $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $79 VERIFIED DATA Source — test-takers.psiexams.com $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $10 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) |
| North Carolina — Pest Control | Structural Pest Control License (Licensee), per phase P / W / F, Certified Applicator (CA) card - Commercial, Registered Technician (RT) card, Pesticide License 026 - Commercial Ground Applicator (NC Pesticide Law of 1971) | $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $200 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $10 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $25 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $53 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $40 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $40 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $50 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $20 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — www.ncagr.gov | NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division (Structural Pest Control Committee / Pesticide Board) |
| North Carolina — Pool Service | General Contractor License - Specialty S(Swimming Pools) (NCLBGC); Limited / Intermediate / Unlimited limitation | $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $79 VERIFIED DATA Source — test-takers.psiexams.com $75 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $125 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $10 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org $100 OFFICIAL FEE Source — nclbgc.org | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) - S(Swimming Pools) |
| North Carolina — Landscaping | Individual Landscape Contractor License, Corporate Landscape Contractor License | $75 VERIFIED DATA Source — nclclb.com $150 VERIFIED DATA Source — nclclb.com $100 VERIFIED DATA Source — nclclb.com $100 VERIFIED DATA Source — nclclb.com $125 VERIFIED DATA Source — nclclb.com $100 VERIFIED DATA Source — nclclb.com | North Carolina Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board (NCLCLB) |
| North Carolina — Painting | No statewide license; Check city/county business privilege or permit rules; painting generally does not require a building permit under G.S. 160D-1110(c) for work of $40,000 or less. | No state license fee | None statewide for painting (NCLBGC only if a project is general contracting of $40,000+) |
| North Carolina — Garage Door | No statewide license; Local building permits may apply to structural or electrical changes; replacement of doors is exempt from a building permit for work of $40,000 or less under G.S. 160D-1110(c)(1) when not load-bearing. | No state license fee | None statewide for garage doors (NCLBGC only for $40,000+ general contracting) |
| North Carolina — Pressure Washing | No statewide license; Municipal stormwater (MS4) ordinances govern illicit discharges to storm drains; check city/county rules and sewer-utility permission before discharging wash water. | No state license fee | None statewide |
What each column means
trade and state locate the record; authority_url points to the regulator; license_types is a nested list containing license name, scope, and fee facts; each fee may identify its type, amount, application, source, and verification status; jurisdiction, local_note, confidence, and verified explain where and how the record applies.
Download
CSV ? JSON. CSV stores nested values as JSON text in cells; JSON preserves the nested structure. These are the implemented REST exports for the licenses dataset.
How the records were collected
Research started with government licensing boards, secretaries of state, federal agencies, and the sources identified in each record. The verification log dated September 24, 2026 records 267 confirmed fee checks and 5 confirmed jurisdiction checks. A check compares the stored claim with an official page, rule, statute, or official board publication and keeps the evidence URL. Those counts cover the verification log across the project, not every field in this particular download. Commercial price observations are labeled as market estimates.
Check the source link and verification date before relying on a record. Government pages and fees can change between checks. An empty value means the research does not support a usable amount; it should not be read as zero.
Limitations
The licensing collection covers five states so far. A single record can include initial, renewal, late, alternative entity, and other fees. They are not necessarily cumulative. Check the board?s current fee schedule and your exact license type.
CSV is a convenience export, not a flat one-row-per-fee table. Open the JSON when you need nested fee evidence or the complete source context. For a decision, confirm that the source date, jurisdiction, and license class match your situation.
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Last updated: September 24, 2026