Indiana general contractors license - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Michaeljp86 · 07-22-2007, 10:51 PM

I live in michigan right above the indiana border and have my residential builders license for michigan and was thinking it might be a good idea to look into getting a license for indiana. Does anyone have a license for indiana or know what kind of license they have? I looked on the indiana website and couldnt find anything. I also googled it and didnt come up with much. I would appreciate any info anyone has on it.

Thanks alot

roofwiz74 · 07-22-2007, 11:24 PM

don't need one for state.Most towns make you get one.I showed proof of insurance and comp charge 25-50 bucks then you are off.

Michaeljp86 · 07-22-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by roofwiz74

don't need one for state.Most towns make you get one.I showed proof of insurance and comp charge 25-50 bucks then you are off.

So by having a business in michigan I can work in indiana becaused Im insured?

roofwiz74 · 07-22-2007, 11:35 PM

beats me I don't live in michigan.When I was getting my insurance and comp I looked into state lic.I was told if I'm not a plumber or electrician it's on the town.
Portage wanted insurance,bond,comp and 25 bucks.good for a year.westville was even cheaper.Laporte I think was 35,Michigan city was 30 or 40,valpo was 50 or 60 I forget what most are.

roofwiz74 · 07-22-2007, 11:36 PM

I don't get one uless I am working in that town.Some I may never use again.worth the money to stay legit.

Michaeljp86 · 07-22-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by roofwiz74

beats me I don't live in michigan.When I was getting my insurance and comp I looked into state lic.I was told if I'm not a plumber or electrician it's on the town.
Portage wanted insurance,bond,comp and 25 bucks.good for a year.westville was even cheaper.Laporte I think was 35,Michigan city was 30 or 40,valpo was 50 or 60 I forget what most are.

you must not live to far from me, I live about 15 miles from michigan city.

roofwiz74 · 07-22-2007, 11:40 PM

Westville.I found this a minute ago.http://www.examprep.org/InfoDialog/761.html
might be wrong,who knows all I do is roof nowadays,a siding job here and there.

Michaeljp86 · 07-22-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by roofwiz74

Westville.I found this a minute ago.http://www.examprep.org/InfoDialog/761.html
might be wrong,who knows all I do is roof nowadays,a siding job here and there.

Thats the only thing I came acroos on googling it I do know you dont need a license to do roofing in IN but anything else I dont know.

Michaeljp86 · 07-22-2007, 11:45 PM

Just read this on thats site

We carry all of the approved references for the Indiana General Construction license exam. Indiana licenses at the city or county level; individuals should contact the city/county they wish to become licensed in for information regarding which exam is required.

so it looks like each county or city has its own license.

roofwiz74 · 07-23-2007, 09:00 AM

pretty much what I was told.good luck.

**ChrWright** · 07-24-2007, 06:41 AM

Only plumbers are required to hold licenses in Indiana on the state level.

All other requirements vary, and are obtained at the city/local level.

In Indianapolis, General Contractors are required to be licensed but there is no testing. Requirements are for insurance (GL & WC) and bond.