# The CSLID

## Docs

- [Fees and costs](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/compare/fees-and-costs.md): Estimated initial licensing costs for a general contractor across all 53 U.S. jurisdictions, including application fees, license fees, bonds, and insurance minimums.
- [License types](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/compare/license-types.md): How many license categories each state has, grouped by regulatory model — from single-board states to multi-board jurisdictions with dozens of specialty classifications.
- [Licensing thresholds](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds.md): At what dollar amount does each state require a contractor license? Side-by-side thresholds for all 53 jurisdictions.
- [Prequalification patterns](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/compare/prequalification.md): Which states require highway and public-works prequalification, what the agencies demand, and what separates a routine filing from a competitive disadvantage.
- [Reciprocity rankings](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/compare/reciprocity-rankings.md): Which states have the most reciprocity partners across all boards, ranked from most to fewest agreements.
- [The CSLID](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/home.md): Look up contractor licensing thresholds, agencies, reciprocity, bonds, and requirements for every U.S. state and territory — published by NASCLA.
- [Alabama](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/alabama.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Alabama's split-board construction regulation model.
- [Alaska](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/alaska.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Alaska's centralized construction licensing system.
- [Arizona](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/arizona.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Arizona's centralized Registrar of Contractors model.
- [Arkansas](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/arkansas.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Arkansas's split-board construction regulation model.
- [California](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/california.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for California's single-board construction regulation model.
- [Colorado](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/colorado.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Colorado's hybrid construction regulation model.
- [Connecticut](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/connecticut.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Connecticut's centralized Department of Consumer Protection licensing model.
- [Delaware](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/delaware.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Delaware's revenue-based general licensing model with separate competency boards for electrical and asbestos work.
- [District of Columbia](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/district-of-columbia.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for the District of Columbia's two-department construction regulation model.
- [Florida](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/florida.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Florida's dual-level state-certified and locally registered construction regulation model.
- [Georgia](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/georgia.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Georgia's multi-board construction regulation model.
- [Guam](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/guam.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Guam's single-board construction regulation model.
- [Hawaii](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/hawaii.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Hawaii's single-agency construction regulation model.
- [Idaho](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/idaho.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Idaho's layered registration and licensing model.
- [Illinois](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/illinois.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Illinois's light-touch construction regulation model.
- [Jurisdictions](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/index.md): Browse all U.S. state and territory contractor licensing jurisdictions covered by the CSLID.
- [Indiana](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/indiana.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Indiana's narrow-licensing construction regulation model.
- [Iowa](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/iowa.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Iowa's centralized DIAL construction regulation model.
- [Kansas](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/kansas.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Kansas's minimal state-level regulation model.
- [Kentucky](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/kentucky.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Kentucky's centralized trade-licensing model.
- [Louisiana](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/louisiana.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Louisiana's dual-board construction regulation model.
- [Maine](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/maine.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Maine's trade-specific construction regulation model.
- [Maryland](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/maryland.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Maryland's hybrid local/state construction regulation model.
- [Massachusetts](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/massachusetts.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Massachusetts's multi-board construction regulation model.
- [Michigan](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/michigan.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Michigan's trade-license model under the Bureau of Construction Codes.
- [Minnesota](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/minnesota.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Minnesota's single-agency construction regulation model under the Department of Labor and Industry.
- [Mississippi](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/mississippi.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Mississippi's single-board construction regulation model under the State Board of Contractors.
- [Missouri](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/missouri.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Missouri's minimal-regulation model with statewide electrical licensing and DOT highway prequalification.
- [Montana](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/montana.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Montana's registration-plus-trade-licensing model.
- [Nebraska](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/nebraska.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Nebraska's registration-and-electrical-licensing system.
- [Nevada](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/nevada.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Nevada's single-board universal licensing model.
- [New Hampshire](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/new-hampshire.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for New Hampshire's trade-based construction regulation model.
- [New Jersey](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/new-jersey.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for New Jersey's registration-and-licensing hybrid model.
- [New Mexico](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/new-mexico.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for New Mexico's centralized Construction Industries Division model.
- [New York](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/new-york.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for New York's narrow state-level regulation model covering asbestos and elevator work.
- [North Carolina](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/north-carolina.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for North Carolina's multi-board construction regulation model.
- [North Dakota](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/north-dakota.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for North Dakota's registration-based construction regulation model.
- [Ohio](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/ohio.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Ohio's trade-based licensing and multi-agency construction regulation model.
- [Oklahoma](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/oklahoma.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board model.
- [Oregon](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/oregon.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Oregon's endorsement-based construction regulation model.
- [Pennsylvania](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/pennsylvania.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Pennsylvania's minimal-regulation construction model.
- [Midwest](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/regions/midwest.md): 12 jurisdictions where regulation ranges from prequalification-only to full licensure.
- [Northeast](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/regions/northeast.md): 9 jurisdictions where regulation centers on specialty trades and public-works prequalification.
- [South](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/regions/south.md): 16 jurisdictions spanning board-based licensing to specialty-only models.
- [Territories and DC](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/regions/territories-dc.md): DC, Guam, and the Virgin Islands — 3 jurisdictions with distinct licensing frameworks.
- [West](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/regions/west.md): 13 jurisdictions including some of the most comprehensive licensing regimes in the country.
- [Rhode Island](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/rhode-island.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Rhode Island's registration-based, multi-agency construction regulation model.
- [South Carolina](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/south-carolina.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for South Carolina's multi-agency construction regulation system.
- [South Dakota](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/south-dakota.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for South Dakota's limited, trade-specific construction regulation model.
- [Tennessee](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/tennessee.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Tennessee's tiered licensing model administered through the Board for Licensing Contractors.
- [Texas](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/texas.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Texas's specialty-only licensing model with no state-level general contractor license.
- [Utah](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/utah.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Utah's universal licensing model administered by the Construction Services Commission.
- [Vermont](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/vermont.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Vermont's registration-based residential model and trade-specific licensing through the Division of Fire Safety.
- [Virgin Islands](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/virgin-islands.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for the U.S. Virgin Islands' universal licensure model with residency requirements.
- [Virginia](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/virginia.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Virginia's three-class contractor system administered by DPOR.
- [Washington](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/washington.md): Contractor registration, trade certification, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Washington's registration-based construction regulation model.
- [West Virginia](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/west-virginia.md): Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for West Virginia's multi-board construction regulation model.
- [Wisconsin](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/wisconsin.md): Trade credentials, dwelling contractor certification, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Wisconsin's trade-credential construction regulation model.
- [Wyoming](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/jurisdictions/wyoming.md): Electrical licensing, highway prequalification, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Wyoming's electrical-only state construction regulation model.
- [Contractors](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/personas/contractor.md): What to check first when evaluating a new state — thresholds, regulators, requirements, and reciprocity.
- [Regulators](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/personas/regulatory-staff.md): Compare licensing models, board structures, reciprocity patterns, and agency ownership across all 53 jurisdictions.
- [Sources and accuracy](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/start/data-methodology.md): Where the data comes from, how current it is, and what to verify before making decisions.
- [Page layout](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/start/how-to-read-jurisdiction-pages.md): Every state page follows the same structure. Learn it once and you can navigate any jurisdiction.
- [How to apply](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/workflows/how-to-apply.md): A generic licensing application journey from initial research through active licensure, with decision points, common documents, and typical timelines.
- [Multi-state bid readiness](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/workflows/multi-state-bid-readiness.md): A workflow for comparing multiple jurisdictions side by side before you bid or mobilize across state lines.
- [New state evaluation](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/workflows/new-state-evaluation.md): A repeatable seven-step workflow for evaluating a jurisdiction you have never worked in before.
- [Reciprocity check](https://docs.cslid.nascla.memorang.app/docs/workflows/reciprocity-check.md): A decision flow for determining whether your out-of-state contractor license transfers to a new jurisdiction, with reciprocity models explained.

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