Alabama General Contractor License
An Alabama General Contractor (Commercial) has no continuing-education requirement, a $300 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Alabama currently enforces the 2021 IBC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: ALBGC · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
Alabama does not have a confirmed continuing education requirement for this license (0 hours). You still need to renew on time and pay the filing fee (see “How to renew” below).
Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee. Confirm which applies to your situation with ALBGC.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Alabama may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving the following states for this license. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific, and an exam, application, or fee may still be required, so confirm the exact path with the board before relying on it.
Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity map.
How to renew, step by step
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Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the ALBGC portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Alabama does not require continuing education for this license, so there are no CE hours to complete, but confirm on the board portal in case the rule changed.
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Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the ALBGC portal and pay the $300 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
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Save your confirmation
Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Alabama General Contractor (Commercial)s renew every 1 year. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your requirements before you’re due.
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