How to get a general contractor license in Indiana
Indiana 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
- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING STARKE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION 53 East Mound Street, Knox, IN 46534 Office: 574-772-9133 | plancomm75@starke.in.gov ## STARKE COUNTY CONTRACTOR BUSINESS RULES ## General Rules & Regulations • Registration Requirement: Any person who engage…
- Board page: VIOLATIONS, FINES, AND PENALTIES
Requirements overview
- Indiana 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 Indiana 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
Have LicenseFlo do it
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