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Kentucky General Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your general contractor license in Kentucky. Last updated 2026-06-27. Source

State License
Not Required Statewide
Application Fee
varies locally
Bond Required
Not required
License Details
License Name General Contractor (local only)
Issuing Authority No state-level GC license
Exam Required varies locally
Bond Amount Not required
GL Insurance varies locally
Workers Comp Required per state law
Initial Fee varies locally
Renewal Fee varies locally
Renewal Period varies
CE Required varies
Experience Required varies locally
Financial Requirement varies locally
Note: Check Louisville and Lexington-Fayette; state trades: HVAC, plumbing, electrical

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