How to get a general contractor license in District of Columbia
District of Columbia general contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Contractor and Construction Services | dlcp # Contractor and Construction Services Services that involve the planning, acquiring, building, equipping, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing of any structure or appurtenance.
- Business Activity - General Contractor (A, B, C, G & H)/Construction Manager - Home Improvement Contractor * ### Requirements General Contractor (A, B, C, G, and H)/Construction Manager - Certificate of Liability Insurance - Certificate of Occupancy/Home Occup
- Board page: Contractor and Construction Services
Requirements overview
- District of Columbia sets experience, education, and exam rules for general contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the District of Columbia contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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