Verify a Contractor's License in Alabama

Search the official Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors records to confirm any Alabama contractor is properly licensed before signing a contract. Free public lookup, updated weekly.

About Alabama Contractor Licensing

The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates contractor licensing in Alabama. Required for projects $50,000 or more.

Population served: 5.1M residents.

Licensing authority: Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.

General contractor license required: Yes.

Official board website: https://genconbd.alabama.gov/

Notable Trades Licensed in Alabama

How to Verify a Alabama Contractor

  1. Ask the contractor for their full legal name and license number.
  2. Search the ProLicenseCheck database above, or visit the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors directly.
  3. Confirm the license is currently active, not expired or suspended.
  4. Check whether the license type matches the work being performed.
  5. Verify the address and contact information on file matches what the contractor provided.

Why License Verification Matters

Hiring an unlicensed contractor in Alabama can leave you legally and financially exposed. Unlicensed work often voids homeowner insurance claims, can prevent property sales, and leaves you with no recourse if the work is defective.

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