Kentucky Contractor License Reciprocity
Kentucky has reciprocity agreements with 4 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Kentucky license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Kentucky License
HVAC trade exam waiver for licensed Ohio HVAC contractors. Must still pass Ohio Business and Law exam and meet all other OCILB requirements.
Reciprocity for electrician and master electrician licenses
States Whose Licenses Kentucky Accepts
Electrical license reciprocity — Kentucky accepts equivalent Ohio electrical licenses. HVAC license reciprocity — Kentucky accepts equivalent Ohio Master HVAC contractor license for exam waiver.
Electrical license reciprocity — equivalent Louisiana electrical licenses accepted.
Electrical license reciprocity — equivalent Virginia electrical licenses accepted.
Electrical license reciprocity — equivalent West Virginia electrical licenses accepted.
Working in Kentucky with an out-of-state company?
Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Kentucky before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.
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