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# Alabama

> Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Alabama's split-board construction regulation model.

Alabama uses a split-board model with 8 separate regulatory agencies. Different work lanes sit with different regulators, and there is no single statewide contractor board.

<Warning>
  Always verify statutes, fees, and application details with the live regulator before making bidding, licensing, or legal decisions.
</Warning>

## At a glance

The fastest way to orient yourself in Alabama is to know these key signals.

| Signal                                         | Value                                            |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Commercial and industrial construction trigger | **\$100,000** or more                            |
| Swimming pools trigger                         | **\$5,000** or more                              |
| Subcontractor work trigger                     | **\$100,000** or more                            |
| Residential home building / remodeling trigger | More than **\$10,000**                           |
| Highway work trigger                           | State highway work requires DOT prequalification |
| Reciprocity model                              | Board-specific, not one statewide system         |

## Frequently asked questions

Pick the tab that matches your situation. Each FAQ gives a direct answer and points you to the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="What is the minimum contract value that requires a general contractor license in Alabama?">
        Commercial and industrial construction triggers licensing at **\$100,000** or more, and this applies broadly to construction, alterations, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, remediation, reclamation, or demolition of any building, highway, sewer, or structure. Swimming pool work triggers at **\$5,000** or more. Residential building and remodeling triggers above **\$10,000**. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Do I need a separate license for plumbing or HVAC work, or does my general contractor license cover it?">
        Yes, you need separate licenses. Plumbing and HVAC contractors and journeymen must be licensed through their respective boards regardless of contract value. Your general contractor license does not cover trade-specific work. Conversely, even if you hold a trade license, you still need a general contractor license when your contract hits **\$100,000**. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Where do I go to get licensed in Alabama?">
        Alabama has 8 separate regulatory agencies and no central licensing office. Your first step is identifying which board owns your work lane. See the [board directory](#who-regulates-construction) below for full contact details.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How much does it cost to get licensed?">
        Fees vary significantly by trade. A general commercial contractor application is **\$300** with a **\$200** annual renewal. Residential builders pay **\$250**. Electrical contractors pay **\$165** application plus **\$150** annual. HVAC contractors pay **\$175** exam plus **\$220** license. See [Requirements](#requirements) for complete fee tables by trade.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the bonding and insurance requirements for contractors in Alabama?">
        It depends on the trade. HVAC and refrigeration businesses each require a **\$15,000** performance bond. Manufactured housing bonds range from **\$20,000** (installers) to **\$100,000** (manufacturers). General commercial contractors need proof of general liability insurance but no specific bond amount is set by the Board. See the individual trade sections under [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Can I use my out-of-state license in Alabama?">
        Maybe, but reciprocity in Alabama is board-specific, not statewide. The general contractor board recognizes 5 states, the electrical board recognizes 8 states, and the HVAC board recognizes 5 states. You must check with the specific board for your trade. See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements) for the full table.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Are subcontractors required to be licensed before bidding, or only before work begins?">
        You may bid on a project without a license. You just must be licensed with the Board before you begin work on site. The **\$100,000** threshold applies to subcontractor work. The subcontractor application fee is **\$150** with a **\$100** annual renewal. See [General Commercial Contractors](#requirements) for details.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What if my HVAC or refrigeration work exceeds $50,000?">
        This is a dual-license trigger. If your HVAC or refrigeration service, repair, or installation contract exceeds **\$50,000**, you need a general contractor's license from the Licensing Board for General Contractors *in addition to* your trade license. This means engaging two separate boards. See the [HVAC](#requirements) and [Refrigeration](#requirements) sections.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What contractor licenses would our company need to bid a $500,000 commercial construction project in Alabama?">
        At minimum, a general commercial contractor license (**\$100,000** threshold). If the project involves any trade-specific work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection), those trades require separate licenses from their respective boards. Subcontractors at **\$100,000** or more also need licenses. See [Requirements](#requirements) for each trade.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Alabama require a license for roofing work?">
        Roofing falls under the general contractor licensing framework. Commercial roofing at **\$100,000** or more requires a GC license. Residential roofing above **\$10,000** requires a Home Builders license. Below those thresholds, no state license is required. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Alabama require licensing for residential work?">
        Yes. Residential home builders and remodelers need a license from the Home Builders Licensure Board when the cost exceeds **\$10,000**. This applies to anyone who constructs, repairs, or improves a residence not over three floors and not more than four units. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="How does Alabama's licensing model compare to single-board states?">
        Alabama is one of the more fragmented licensing environments. Rather than one central board, the state distributes construction regulation across 8 separate agencies. Each board sets its own application requirements, exams, fees, bonds, and reciprocity agreements. This means reciprocity must be evaluated board by board, not state by state. See [Who regulates construction](#who-regulates-construction) for the full directory.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Alabama's $100,000 commercial threshold compare to other states?">
        The **\$100,000** threshold is notably high compared to many states that trigger licensing at much lower contract values (some as low as **\$500** or **\$1,000**). Alabama also has separate thresholds for swimming pools (**\$5,000**) and residential work (**\$10,000**). For cross-state comparison, see [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What types of construction work are regulated at the state vs. local level in Alabama?">
        Alabama regulates at the state level through its 8 boards: commercial general contracting, residential building, electrical, plumbing and gas, HVAC and refrigeration, fire protection, manufactured housing, and highway prequalification. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, but the primary regulatory framework is state-level.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What agency oversees residential home builder licensing, and how does it differ from the commercial contractor board?">
        The Home Builders Licensure Board handles residential licensing (above **\$10,000**), while the Licensing Board for General Contractors handles commercial and industrial work (above **\$100,000**). They are completely separate agencies with different application requirements, fee structures, and renewal cycles.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the fees and bonding requirements across trades?">
        Fees and bonds vary by board. General contractors pay **\$300** application / **\$200** renewal with no set bond. HVAC and refrigeration each require **\$15,000** bonds. Manufactured housing bonds range from **\$20,000** to **\$100,000** with insurance up to **\$1,000,000**. See [Requirements](#requirements) for detailed fee tables per trade.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What license classifications does Alabama use?">
        Alabama's general contractor board offers 18+ classifications covering building construction, highways, municipal/utility, mechanical, electrical, swimming pools, demolition, environmental, and specialty categories. The Home Builders Board issues plumbing and gas fitting certifications at three tiers (apprentice, journeyman, master). The Manufactured Housing Commission licenses manufacturers, dealers, installers, and salespersons. See [Types of licenses](#types-of-licenses).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does reciprocity work in Alabama?">
        There is no single statewide reciprocity arrangement. Each board maintains its own list of recognized states. The Insurance Department has the broadest reach (16 states), followed by the Electrical Contractors Board (8 states). The Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board has only an internal agreement with the Alabama LP Gas Board. See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What exam requirements exist across the different boards?">
        Exam requirements range widely: general contractors have no state-administered exam (they submit financial statements and experience documentation), residential builders take an exam on experience and ability, electricians must score 75% on business law and trade exams, HVAC and refrigeration require 70% on open book trade exams, fire protection requires NICET Level III national certification, and blasters must score 70%. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the renewal cycles across Alabama's boards?">
        Most licenses expire on December 31st annually. The exception is fire protection permits (fire alarm, sprinkler, fire pumps, blasting), which run October 1 through September 30. Residential builders have an earlier renewal deadline of November 30th. See [Requirements](#requirements) for each trade.
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How fragmented is Alabama's regulatory model?">
        Highly fragmented. Eight separate agencies regulate construction with no central authority. This affects reciprocity analysis (must be done board by board), fee comparisons (each board sets its own), and exam requirements (ranging from none for general contractors to NICET Level III for fire protection). See [Who regulates construction](#who-regulates-construction).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Alabama compare to other Southern states in regulatory complexity?">
        Alabama's 8-board split model is among the more fragmented in the South. Many Southern states operate with fewer boards or a single centralized agency. Cross-state comparisons must be done board by board. See the [South region guide](/docs/jurisdictions/regions/south) and [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Start with your goal

Pick the card that matches what you need right now. Each one links to the relevant section on this page.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Is licensure triggered?" icon="search" href="#construction-work-regulated">
    Start with threshold and work-lane rules, then confirm which board owns the lane.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Find the right regulator" icon="building" href="#who-regulates-construction">
    Use the regulator directory to route your question to the correct Alabama board.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Application and renewal details" icon="clipboard-list" href="#requirements">
    Exams, fees, bonds, continuing education, and renewal cycles for each trade.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reciprocity direction" icon="arrow-left-right" href="#reciprocal-agreements">
    Find out which boards or agencies recognize out-of-state credentials.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Special considerations

Different roles need different things from an Alabama page. Use the tab that matches your situation to see what matters most before you read the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <Tip>
      Start with contract value and work lane. In Alabama, that usually tells you which board matters first.
    </Tip>

    * The primary licensure threshold is **\$100,000**.
    * Another key threshold is **\$5,000**.
    * Another key threshold is **\$10,000**.
    * Public-works prequalification is required for highway or DOT work.
    * Route to the correct board first. Alabama has 8 separate regulatory agencies.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <Info>
      Alabama is easiest to understand as a multi-board state with distinct lanes for different work categories.
    </Info>

    * The state operates with 8 separate regulatory agencies.
    * Reciprocity needs to be checked by board, not by state name alone.
    * Use the regulator directory below to confirm which agency owns each work lane.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Readiness checklist

Four things you need to confirm before you can treat Alabama as "ready" for a bid or an application. If any of these are unclear, you are not ready yet.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Classify the project lane" icon="tag">
    Identify whether the work is commercial, residential, trade-specific, or public-works related.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply the right threshold test" icon="receipt">
    Check `$100,000`, `$5,000`, `$10,000` against the work lane table above.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Route to the correct regulator" icon="building">
    Use the regulator directory below. Do not assume one statewide contractor board handles all lanes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the requirement set" icon="clipboard-check">
    Confirm exams, experience, fees, bond / insurance, renewal cycle, and reciprocity rules for the exact board before filing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  If you can identify lane, threshold, regulator, and requirement set, you have the minimum package needed for an Alabama readiness check.
</Check>

## Navigation

Use these links to jump to related cross-state comparisons and workflows.

* [New state evaluation](/docs/workflows/new-state-evaluation) if you are screening Alabama for the first time.
* [Multi-state bid readiness](/docs/workflows/multi-state-bid-readiness) if you need to compare Alabama with nearby jurisdictions.
* [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds) or [prequalification patterns](/docs/compare/prequalification) for cross-state context.

## Construction work regulated

This section tells you when Alabama requires a license. The answer depends on the type of work and the contract value. Look for the threshold that matches your project lane.

| Work lane                              | What triggers regulation                         |
| -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Commercial and industrial construction | **\$100,000** or more                            |
| Swimming pools                         | **\$5,000** or more                              |
| Subcontractor work                     | **\$100,000** or more                            |
| Residential home building / remodeling | More than **\$10,000**                           |
| Highway work                           | State highway work requires DOT prequalification |

<Note>
  Trade-specific credentials (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, manufactured housing, fire protection, etc.) may also be required even when a general contractor license is in play.
</Note>

## Common determination scenarios

If you are trying to figure out where to start, expand the scenario that is closest to your situation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Commercial and industrial construction" icon="building">
    Route first to Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors and confirm whether related specialty or trade board credentials are also required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Swimming pools" icon="building">
    Check the swimming pools threshold and route to the correct Alabama regulator.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Subcontractor work" icon="building">
    Check the subcontractor work threshold and route to the correct Alabama regulator.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Reciprocity request" icon="arrow-left-right">
    Ask which board is involved first. Alabama reciprocity is not a single statewide rule. Each board maintains its own list of recognized states.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Who regulates construction

Alabama splits construction regulation across 8 separate agencies. Use this directory to find the board that owns the lane you need. Each entry includes address, phone, and website.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Highway prequalification — Department of Transportation" icon="road">
    1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110

    **Phone:** (334) 242-6444 | **Fax:** (334) 264-7976

    **Website:** [dot.state.al.us](http://www.dot.state.al.us/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="General commercial contractors and swimming pool contractors — Licensing Board for General Contractors" icon="building">
    445 Dexter Ave, Suite 3060, Montgomery, AL 36104

    **Phone:** (334) 272-5030

    **Website:** [genconbd.alabama.gov](http://www.genconbd.alabama.gov/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Residential contractors and remodelers — Home Builders Licensure Board" icon="house">
    445 Herron Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

    **Phone:** (334) 242-2230 | **Fax:** (334) 263-1397

    **Website:** [hblb.alabama.gov](http://www.hblb.alabama.gov/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plumbers and gas fitters — Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board" icon="tool">
    216 Aquarius Drive, Suite 319, Homewood, AL 35209

    **Phone:** (205) 945-4857 | **Fax:** (205) 945-9915

    **Website:** [pgfb.alabama.gov](http://www.pgfb.alabama.gov/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electrical contractors and journeyman — Electrical Contractors Board" icon="bolt">
    100 N. Union Street, Suite 986, Montgomery, AL 36130-1008

    **Phone:** (334) 679-1020

    **Email:** [staff@aecb.alabama.gov](mailto:staff@aecb.alabama.gov)

    **Website:** [aecb.alabama.gov](http://www.aecb.alabama.gov/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Fire alarm contractors, sprinkler contractors, fire pumps and blasters — Insurance Department State Fire Marshal’s Office" icon="flame">
    Post Office Box 303351 Montgomery, AL 36130-3351, All permits required by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in the state of Alabama are completed online at [www.firemarshal.alabama.gov.](http://www.firemarshal.alabama.gov/)

    **Phone:** (334) 241-4166 | **Fax:** (334) 241-4158

    **Website:** [aldoi.gov](http://www.aldoi.gov/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Heating and air conditioning and/or refrigeration contractors — Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors" icon="temperature">
    100 North Union Street, Suite 986, Montgomery, AL 36104

    **Phone:** (334) 242-5550 / (866) 855-1912

    **Email:** [staff@hacr.alabama.gov](mailto:staff@hacr.alabama.gov)

    **Website:** [hacr.alabama.gov](http://www.hacr.alabama.gov/)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Manufactured housing installers, retailers, manufacturers and salespersons — Manufactured Housing Commission" icon="building-warehouse">
    350 South Decatur Street Montgomery, AL 36104

    **Phone:** (334) 242-4036 | **Fax:** (334) 240-3178

    **Website:** [amhc.alabama.gov](http://www.amhc.alabama.gov/)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Requirements

Each Alabama board has its own application inputs, exams, fees, bonds, and renewal cycles. Expand the trade that applies to your situation. Fee tables are included in each section.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="General Commercial Contractors" icon="building" defaultOpen={true}>
    | Requirement     | Detail                                                                      |
    | --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Application fee | **\$300**                                                                   |
    | Renewal cycle   | Licenses expire annually and are renewed for one year at the cost of \$200. |
    | Renewal fee     | **\$100**                                                                   |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Residential Home Builders and Remodelers" icon="house">
    | Requirement   | Detail                                                                                                |
    | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Exam          | New applicants are required to pass an examination, which includes testing on experience and ability. |
    | License fee   | **\$250**                                                                                             |
    | Renewal cycle | The renewal deadline is November 30th of each year; licenses expire annually on December 31st.        |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electricians" icon="bolt">
    | Requirement          | Detail                                                                                                                                                                     |
    | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Exam                 | Applicants are required to pass a business law and trade examination with a minimum score of 75% and documentation of 8,000 hours of experience in a supervisory capacity. |
    | Experience           | Applicants are required to pass a business law and trade examination with a minimum score of 75% and documentation of 8,000 hours of experience in a supervisory capacity. |
    | Application fee      | **\$165**                                                                                                                                                                  |
    | License fee          | **\$150**                                                                                                                                                                  |
    | Continuing education | The annual Electrical Contractor license fee is \$150 and there are 14 CEU’s required every other year.                                                                    |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Fire Alarm Contractors" icon="flame">
    | Requirement   | Detail                                       |
    | ------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
    | Renewal cycle | This permit is renewable on an annual basis. |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Sprinkler Contractors" icon="building">
    | Requirement   | Detail                                       |
    | ------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
    | Renewal cycle | This permit is renewable on an annual basis. |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Fire Pumps" icon="flame">
    | Requirement   | Detail                                      |
    | ------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
    | Renewal cycle | The permit is renewable on an annual basis. |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Blasting Contractors" icon="flame">
    | Requirement   | Detail                                      |
    | ------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
    | Renewal cycle | The permit is renewable on an annual basis. |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Blaster Certification" icon="building">
    | Requirement   | Detail                                                                                                                                                         |
    | ------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Experience    | Applicants must possess two years of blasting experience to qualify for a blasting certification.                                                              |
    | Exam          | If the applicant does not have a blasting card from a reciprocal state, then the applicant must pass an examination issued by the State Fire Marshal’s office. |
    | Renewal cycle | This permit is renewable on an annual basis.                                                                                                                   |

    | Permit Type           | Fee                           |
    | --------------------- | ----------------------------- |
    | Sprinkler Contractor  | **\$120**                     |
    | Fire Pumps            | **\$120** per person per pump |
    | Blasting Contractor   | **\$2,640**                   |
    | Blaster Certification | **\$132**                     |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors" icon="temperature">
    | Requirement          | Detail                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
    | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Exam                 | Applicants are required to pass a written open book trade examination with a minimum score of 70%.                                                                                                                                                                                       |
    | Experience           | The requirements include one of the following: maintaining an apprentice registration issued by the Board for two or more calendar years; completion of 3,000 hours of work experience as defined by the Board; or is a graduate of an approved heating and air conditioning curriculum. |
    | Continuing education | Every contractor, inactive or active, must complete four hours of continuing education each year.                                                                                                                                                                                        |
    | Renewal cycle        | Certification expires on December 31st of each year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |

    | Exam Fee  | Initial License | Renewal   |
    | --------- | --------------- | --------- |
    | **\$175** | **\$220**       | **\$220** |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Refrigeration Contractors" icon="snowflake">
    | Requirement          | Detail                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
    | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Exam                 | Applicants are required to pass a written open book trade examination with a minimum score of 70%.                                                                                                                                                                        |
    | Experience           | The requirements include one of the following: maintaining an apprentice registration issued by the Board for two or more calendar years; completion of 3,000 hours of work experience as defined by the Board; or is a graduate of an approved refrigeration curriculum. |
    | Bond                 | **\$15,000** bond                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
    | Continuing education | Every contractor, inactive or active, must complete four hours of continuing education each year.                                                                                                                                                                         |
    | Renewal cycle        | Certification expires on December 31st of each year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

    | Exam Fee  | Initial License | Renewal   |
    | --------- | --------------- | --------- |
    | **\$175** | **\$220**       | **\$220** |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plumbers and Gas Fitters" icon="tool">
    | Requirement   | Detail                                                                                                                                                                                               |
    | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Exam          | Applicants for the Journeyman Plumber/Gas Fitter certificate must have two years of Board-approved apprentice work, pass a written or oral exam and pay all required fees.                           |
    | Experience    | Applicants for a Master Plumber/Gas Fitter certificate must pass a written exam, show proof of one year of work experience as a journeyman, bear a journeyman certificate and pay the required fees. |
    | Renewal cycle | All annual certificates will expire on December 31st of the year they are issued.                                                                                                                    |

    | Fees                           | Apprentice1 | Journeyman2 | Master3   |
    | ------------------------------ | ----------- | ----------- | --------- |
    | Examination Fee                | N/A         | **\$110**   | **\$160** |
    | Registration Fee               | **\$35**    | N/A         | N/A       |
    | License Fee                    | N/A         | **\$75**    | **\$175** |
    | Annual Renewal Fee             | **\$35**    | **\$75**    | **\$175** |
    | Medical Gas Piping Endorsement | **\$25**    | **\$25**    | **\$25**  |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Manufactured Housing" icon="building-warehouse">
    | Requirement | Detail            |
    | ----------- | ----------------- |
    | Bond        | **\$25,000** bond |

    | Type         | Bond Amount                                                      | Insurance Amount |
    | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
    | Manufacturer | **\$25,000** per Licensed Facility or a minimum of **\$100,000** | **\$1,000,000**  |
    | Retailer     | **\$25,000** for 1-3 Facilities or **\$50,000** for more than 3  | **\$500,000**    |
    | Installer    | **\$20,000**                                                     | **\$100,000**    |

    | License/Certification Type | Fee       |
    | -------------------------- | --------- |
    | Manufacturer               | **\$550** |
    | Dealer                     | **\$450** |
    | Installer                  | **\$200** |
    | Salesperson                | **\$200** |
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Reciprocal agreements

Alabama does not have a single statewide reciprocity arrangement. Each board maintains its own list of recognized states. Always confirm which board is involved before assuming an out-of-state credential transfers.

<Info>
  Reciprocity in Alabama is fragmented. Always ask which board is recognizing the out-of-state credential.
</Info>

| Board                                                          | Reciprocal states                                                                                                                                                              | Coverage                               |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------- |
| General contractor                                             | Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee                                                                                                                    | <Badge color="green">5 states</Badge>  |
| Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors | Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia                                                                                                     | <Badge color="green">6 states</Badge>  |
| Electrical Contractors Board                                   | Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia                                                                                     | <Badge color="green">8 states</Badge>  |
| Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board                         | the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board                                                                                                                                      | <Badge color="yellow">Limited</Badge>  |
| Insurance Department                                           | Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin | <Badge color="green">16 states</Badge> |

<Accordion title="The Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board has a reciprocal agreement with the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board" icon="arrow-left-right">
  * PGFB - Master gas fitters may receive LP Gas Board employee competency card.
  * LP Gas Board - Individuals who hold an employee competency card for a minimum of three years are eligible to receive PGFB Master Gas Fitter certification.
</Accordion>

## Types of licenses

This section lists the credential categories Alabama offers across its major boards. Use it when you need to confirm the exact license name for an application or comparison.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="General Contractors" icon="building" defaultOpen={true}>
    | Classification                        | Categories                  |
    | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------- |
    | Building Construction                 | BC Specialty Construction   |
    | Building Construction Under 4 Stories | —                           |
    | Highways and Streets                  | H/S Specialty Construction  |
    | Municipal and Utility                 | MU Specialty Construction   |
    | Heavy and Railroad Construction       | H/RR Specialty Construction |
    | Mechanical                            | M Specialties               |
    | Electrical                            | E Specialties               |
    | Swimming Pools                        | —                           |
    | Demolition                            | —                           |
    | Environmental                         | EV Specialties              |
    | Other Specialties                     | —                           |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Home Builders Board Certificate of Licensure" icon="house">
    **Plumbing and Gas Fitting tiers:**

    * Apprentice
    * Journeyman Gas Fitter
    * Journeyman Plumber
    * Master Gas Fitter
    * Master Plumber

    **Endorsements:**

    * Medical Gas Endorsement
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Manufactured and Modular Homes" icon="building-warehouse">
    * Manufacturer
    * Dealer
    * Installer
    * Salesperson
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## See also

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  <Card title="South region guide" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/south">
    Browse all South jurisdictions for comparison.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contractors guide" icon="hard-hat" href="/docs/personas/contractor">
    Cross-state guidance for contractors evaluating new jurisdictions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regulators guide" icon="shield-check" href="/docs/personas/regulatory-staff">
    Cross-state guidance for comparing regulatory models and agency structures.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**Neighboring jurisdictions with reciprocity ties:**

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  <Card title="Arkansas" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/arkansas">
    General contractor and Insurance Department reciprocity with Alabama.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Louisiana" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/louisiana">
    General contractor and Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors reciprocity with Alabama.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mississippi" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/mississippi">
    General contractor and Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors reciprocity with Alabama.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>