Dallas Contractor Registration (2026): Requirements & Cost

Contractor Registration (City Code Ch. 52)

Issued by City of Dallas Development Services Department — Building Inspection Division · (214) 948-4480

Fees

Registration$120
Renewal (annual)$120

Exam: Not required. No examination is required for general/building contractor registration with the City of Dallas.

Experience: Not required. No minimum years stated in City Code Chapter 52. Applicants must show an established place of business and a Texas sales tax permit.

Bond: No surety bond required. The Chapter 52 contractor registration form requires no surety bond. (An earlier agent pass inferred a $10,000 bond; the captured form has none.) Source

Insurance: General liability: $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence. Workers' comp: Workers' comp or a Texas DWC-5 non-subscriber notice. City of Dallas must be listed as certificate holder. Source

Texas issues no state-level GC license. Dallas requires 'contractor registration' (not a 'license') under City Code Chapter 52, Subchapter 11.

How to get licensed in Dallas

Obtain the required insurance coverage and provide a certificate.
Submit your application and fees to City of Dallas Development Services Department — Building Inspection Division.
Renew the registration every annual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a general contractor registration in Dallas?

Yes. Dallas requires a general contractor registration through the City of Dallas Development Services Department — Building Inspection Division.

How much does a contractor registration cost in Dallas?

The registration fee is $120.

Is an exam required for a Dallas contractor registration?

No, Dallas does not require an exam for this registration.

Do I need a bond for a Dallas contractor registration?

No. Dallas does not require a surety bond for this registration.

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Sources

GC Registration Form (2017-10-16)
DSD Fee schedule

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