Do I Need a Contractor License in Ohio?

No state-wide general contractor license. Ohio requires licensing for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing at the state level. General contractors and other trades check local municipality requirements.

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State-Level Licenses

• Electrical: Ohio OCILB license
• HVAC: State license required
• Plumbing: State license required
• General/Other: No state license, check local

Local Requirements

Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati each have municipal licensing requirements.