Tool · License cost
What does this license actually cost?
Pick a state license class. We add up the fee structure that's published by the state board — application, exam, first renewal, plus a typical bond and CE-cycle estimate. Numbers come from the same primary-source citations on the licensing pages.
What this includes vs. doesn't. We add up structured fee fields where the state
board publishes them: application, exam, first renewal. Bond and insurance are estimated from
industry typicals because most states don't publish a fixed amount — bond is often $5,000-$25,000
depending on the work tier, and general-liability insurance for a small contractor runs $400-$1,200/yr.
CE cost is estimated at $30/hour. The total is a starting figure, not a quote — verify with the state
board and your insurance broker before budgeting.