General Contractor License Requirements in Kansas

No Statewide License Required

Kansas does not require a statewide general contractor license. Kansas has NO statewide general contractor license. Licensing is entirely local. Wichita (Sedgwick County MABCD), Johnson County (Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa), Kansas City (KCMO licensing), Topeka, Lawrence, and most other cities require local contractor licenses. Requirements vary significantly — check with each jurisdiction's building department. Most local licenses are NOT transferable between jurisdictions.

No state GL mandate. Most local jurisdictions require proof of general liability insurance. Kansas law requires workers comp for all employers.