Alabama Contractor License Reciprocity
Alabama has reciprocity agreements with 10 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Alabama license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Alabama License
Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Alabama contractors must have held a valid license for at least 1 year
Electrical contractor reciprocity available; trade exam waiver with license verification form
Formal reciprocity agreement. LSLBC will accept exam scores passed in Alabama for equivalent classifications. Must still submit full Louisiana application, meet net worth requirements, and provide insurance. Residential and Building classifications recognized.
Exam waiver; must pass NC Business & Law exam
Trade/technical exam waiver for qualifying license holders. Must still pass SC Business Management & Law exam.
Trade exam waiver for General, Electrical, Residential, HVAC. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
Reciprocity for electrician licensing — exam may be waived with verified active license
States Whose Licenses Alabama Accepts
Trade exam waiver for comparable classification. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. License must be held 1+ year with no disciplinary actions. 30-day processing.
Trade exam waiver for comparable classification. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. License must be held 1+ year with no disciplinary actions. 30-day processing.
Trade exam waiver for comparable classification. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. License must be held 1+ year with no disciplinary actions. 30-day processing.
Trade exam waiver for comparable classification. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. License must be held 1+ year with no disciplinary actions. 30-day processing.
Trade exam waiver for comparable classification. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. License must be held 1+ year with no disciplinary actions. 30-day processing.
Electrical contractor trade exam waiver. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. Current valid license required.
Electrical contractor trade exam waiver. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. Current valid license required.
Electrical contractor trade exam waiver. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. Current valid license required.
Electrical contractor reciprocity TERMINATES May 25, 2026. Trade exam waiver until that date. Must pass AL Business & Law exam.
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