How to get a general contractor license in Kentucky
Kentucky 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
- 227A.060 Qualifications for licensure -- Provisional license.
- (1) The department shall issue a license as an "electrical contractor" to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (a) Has paid to the department the application fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) and the appropriate examination fee, which shall not exceed …
- Board page: 227A.060 Qualifications for licensure -- Provisional license. (1) The department shall issue a license as an "electrical contractor" to an applicant
Requirements overview
- Kentucky 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 Kentucky contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
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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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