> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Jurisdictions

> Browse all U.S. state and territory contractor licensing jurisdictions covered by the CSLID.

50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Pick a region to browse by geography, or use the sidebar to jump directly to any state.

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  <Card title="Northeast" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/northeast">
    CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT — 9 jurisdictions with trade-focused licensing and prequalification-heavy public works.
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  <Card title="South" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/south">
    AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV — 16 jurisdictions spanning board-based licensing to specialty-only models.
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  <Card title="Midwest" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/midwest">
    IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI — 12 jurisdictions where regulation ranges from prequalification-only to full licensure.
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  <Card title="West" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/west">
    AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY — 13 jurisdictions including some of the most comprehensive licensing regimes in the country.
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  <Card title="Territories and DC" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/territories-dc">
    DC, Guam, Virgin Islands — 3 jurisdictions with distinct licensing frameworks.
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## Quick links

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  <Card title="Compare states" icon="chart-bar" href="/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds">
    Side-by-side thresholds, fees, license types, and reciprocity across all jurisdictions.
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  <Card title="Workflows" icon="route" href="/docs/workflows/new-state-evaluation">
    Step-by-step guides for evaluating a new state, preparing bids, and checking reciprocity.
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  <Card title="Page layout" icon="book-open" href="/docs/start/how-to-read-jurisdiction-pages">
    Learn the structure every state page follows.
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