Ohio contractor exam
Ohio contractor exams cover eligibility, vendor, references, and retakes. Confirm the current candidate bulletin on the board source before you book.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), issues state licenses to Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, and Hydronics Contractors who perform commercial work.
- Applicants must: • be at least 18 years of age • be a U.S.
- citizen or a legal alien (must provide proof) • have been a trades-person in the type of licensed trade for which the application is filed for not less than five years immediately prior to the date of application.
- • never have been convicted of a disqualifyi
- Board page: [PDF] OCILB Examination Application - Ohio.gov
Who can schedule
- Most boards require an approved application or eligibility letter before you book
- Name on the exam roster must match your license application exactly
- Confirm the authorization window — many expire in 90 days to one year
What to expect
- Trade and/or business-and-law content depending on the class
- Open-book or closed-book rules and allowed references are class-specific
- Download the current candidate bulletin from the board or exam vendor
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