Are contractors required to be licensed in Ohio?
In Ohio, contractors need to be licensed by the state only if they work in five specific trades. These commercial contractor licenses are handled by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board for the following trades: Electrical. Plumbing.
How do you check if a contractor is licensed in Ohio?
Visit the Ohio Department of Commerce website for their search database. Here you can look up information and verify the license of contractors in Ohio.
What is a licensed contractor in Ohio?
General contractors in Ohio work on new building construction, repair commercial properties, and make structural changes to commercial and residential buildings. Applicants for a general contractors license must: Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
How do I report an unlicensed contractor in Ohio?
Committed to stopping unlicensed activity in Ohio! Have a complaint or need to report unlicensed activity? Call Carol Ross at OCILB direct at 614-644-3495 to file your complaint.
How do you get bonded in Ohio?
Getting Insured and Bonded in Ohio Many surety companies allow a business to apply for a surety bond online, by filling out an application detailing their situation. Once the business is approved, it can submit the indemnity agreement and pay for the bond online. The bonding process can be expensive.
Are roofers licensed in Ohio?
The State of Ohio does not have a statewide license for construction contractors. For example, to perform roofing work in the City of Columbus Ohio you would need to complete a Home Improvement Contractor application to perform work on residential homes.
How can you tell if a contractor is bonded?
Beyond checking the Better Business Bureau, you can ask for a potential contractor’s trade license number and proof of bonding or other insurance. After you have the necessary information, you can visit your state’s licensing board website to verify the license.
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