IBC 2018

Kansas General Contractor Licensing

Every general contractor license type Kansas issues, with continuing-education hours, renewal fees, bond requirements and approved courses. Updated for 2026.

License types

None

Max CE / cycle

Required

Bond at some tier

CE providers

Informational only — not legal advice, and not an official government resource. Licensing rules change; always confirm against the official board source linked on this page before you renew, apply, or make a business decision. Trade Cert Hub is independent and not affiliated with any state licensing board.

Kansas general contractors licenses at a glance

General Contractor (Municipal)

contractor

CE: None
Fee: —
Bond: $5,000

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Getting started

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Moving states

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CE courses in Kansas

General Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Kansas license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

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Kansas general contractor licensing — FAQ

How many general contractor license types does Kansas issue?

Kansas issues 1 general contractor license type: General Contractor (Municipal).

Does Kansas require continuing education for general contractors?

Kansas has no confirmed continuing-education requirement for general contractor licenses at the tiers we track (or it is 0 hours). Confirm with the licensing board.

Do Kansas general contractor licenses require a bond?

At least one general contractor license tier in Kansas requires a license bond. Check the specific license page for the bond amount, then estimate the premium with our bond cost estimator.

Which IBC edition does Kansas enforce?

Kansas currently enforces the 2018 IBC for general contractor work.

Official source

Kansas has no statewide GC license

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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