Contractor Registration

Contractor registration is the process where contractors apply to legally perform work in Oklahoma City. The registration ensures contractors meet standards and requirements.

Find resources about permits and inspections. The City's standards and as-builds are also available online.

Boiler Contractor

Boiler Contractor

Boiler contractor is any person engaged in the planning, contracting, supervising, or furnishing labor and material for boiler work.

Muni Code: 29-161

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

Boiler contractor registration

  • First year - $115
  • Annual renewal -  $57
  • After expiration of 90-day grace period - $100

Forms

Contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL)

Oklahoma Department of Labor
3017 N Stiles Ave., Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-6100

Required Documents

  • Current state license (ODOL)
  • Contractor's information sheet
  • Bond
  • Photo ID
  • Immigration affidavit (if applicable)
  • Payment

Building Contractor (Residential Only)

Any person contracting to make or provide any beneficial or valuable change or addition, betterment, enhancement, or amelioration of upon or to any new, proposed or existing structure on private property for which a building permit is required. The person must register as a building contractor.

Muni Code: 12-1

How to renew my annual building contractor registration.

Obtain required documents (see below)

Go to: https://access.okc.gov/aca/Login.aspx 

How to register as a new building contractor.

Step 1

Obtain Required Documents

  • General liability insurance (minimum of $50,000 for each occurrence)
  • Workers compensation exempt form (if applicable)
  • Workers compensation (minimum of $100,000 for each occurrence)
  • Immigration affidavit (if applicable)
  • Payment

Forms

Fees

Building contractor registration - $100

Step 2

Go to https://access.okc.gov/aca/Login.aspx.

Electrical Contractor

Electrical Contractor

Electrical contractor is any person skilled in the planning, superintending and practical installation of electrical systems and licensed under state laws and code.

Muni Code: 18-77

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

  • Electrical Contractor initial registration - $100
  • Registration renewal - $93 annually (within 30 days after expiration)

Forms

Contact the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) to obtain a state license.

Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd St., Suite 2F
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 521-6550
(877) 484-4424

Required Documents

  • Current state license (CIB)
  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Photo ID
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Payment

Fence Contractor

Fence Contractor

Any person engaging in the business of installing, constructing, erecting, repairing, altering or servicing fences.

Muni Code: 19-1

Fees

  • Fence contractor license - $100

Forms

How to get a new fence contractor registration

Step 1

Contact the City's Chief Building Inspector to schedule a written test.

(405) 297-2948
420 W Main St., 1st floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Step 2

Required Documents

  • Test results from Chief Building Inspector
  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Photo ID
  • Bond ($1,000)
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Payment

Step 3

Bring required documents to our office.

420 W Main St., 1st floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 297-2606

How to renew a fence contractor registration

Step 1

Required Documents

  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Photo ID
  • Bond ($1,000)
  • Immigration affidavit (if not on file)
  • Payment

Step 2

Bring required documents to our office.

420 W Main St., 1st floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 297-2606

House Moving Contractor

House Moving Contractor

Any person engaging in the business of moving houses, buildings, or other structures.

Muni Code: 50-186

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

  • House Moving Contractor License - $63

Forms

Required Documents

  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Photo ID
  • Bond ($3,000)  
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Payment

Insulation Contractor

Insulation Contractor

Any person engaging in the business of installing insulation. 

Muni Code: 12-270

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

  • Insulation license - $100

Forms

Required Documents

  • General application
  • Photo ID
  • Bond ($5,000)
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Payment

Mechanical Contractor

Mechanical Contractor

Mechanical contractor is any person skilled in the planning, superintending and practical installation of mechanical systems and licensed under state laws and code.

Muni Code: 29-77

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

  • Registration of State license with the City - $95 if one mechanical category/endorsement
    • $190 if two or more mechanical categories/endorsements.

Forms

Contact the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) to obtain a state license.

Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd St., Suite 2F
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 521-6550
(877) 484-4424

Required Documents

  • Current state license (CIB)
  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Photo ID
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Payment

Plumbing Contractor

Plumbing Contractor

Plumbing contractor is any person skilled in the planning, superintending and practical installation of plumbing systems and licensed under state laws and code.

Muni Code: 42-77

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

Contractor, master plumbing

  • New registration of State license with city - $150
  • Annual registration renewal - $30
  • Annual renewal after expiration of 90-day grace period - $100

Forms

Contact the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) to obtain a state license.

Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd St., Suite 2F
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 521-6550
(877) 484-4424

Required Documents

  • Current state license (CIB)
  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Photo ID
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Payment

Prequalified Contractor (Contact Public Works)

Contractors, and subcontractors, are required to be prequalified for work on public construction contracts, private improvements that become public property and work on public property and/or within the right-of-way.

Please Contact Public Works

(405) 297-2581

420 W. Main St, Suite 700

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Sidewalk Contractor (Contact Public Works)

Sidewalk Contractor

Any person engaging in the business of constructing or repairing any driveway located on any part of the street, parking lot or other public property, or a setback of the curb along any public street or sidewalk. Contact Public Works.

Muni Code: 50-126

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

  • Sidewalk contractors license - $75
  • Renewal of expired license $150

Forms

How to get a new sidewalk contractor license

Step 1

Fill out information sheet and give a copy of photo ID. City staff will email information to the Chief Construction Inspection and will give you information to schedule your test.

420 W Main St., 1st floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 297-2948

Step 2

Required Documents

  • Proof of passed test
  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Copy of ADA certificate or card
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Photo ID
  • Bond ($2,000)  
  • General liability insurance

Step 3

Buy permit for field test.

Plan Review
420 W Main St., 1st floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 297-2525

Step 4

Return with passed field test to pay and receive sidewalk contractor registration.

420 W Main St., 1st floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 297-2606

How to renew a sidewalk contractor registration

Step 1

Required Documents

  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Copy of ADA certificate or card
  • Photo ID
  • Bond ($2,000)
  • General liability insurance
  • Immigration affidavit (if not on file)

Step 2

Submit required documents Online Business Licensing.

Sign Contractor

Sign Contractor

Any person engaging in the business of manufacturing, installing, erecting, repairing, painting, altering, servicing or removing sign; provided however, this section does not apply to murals.

Muni Code: 3-1

ONLINE LICENSING

Online Business Licensing

Fees

  • Sign Contractor License - $75

Forms

Required Documents

  • Contractor’s information sheet
  • Photo ID
  • Bond ($5,000)  
  • Immigration affidavit
  • Payment
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