Does a handyman need a license in Colorado?

Answer 1

Yes, if he/she wants to do any work that totals more that $500 in materials and labor. No handyman license is available in California so most handymen get their General Contractors license. To legally work without a license persons working as handymen in California are relying on the Minor Work Exemption: California Business And Professions Code BPC Section 7048 This chapter does not apply to any work or operation on one

undertaking or project by one or more contracts, the aggregate

contract price which for labor, materials, and all other items, is

less than five hundred dollars ($500), that work or operations being

considered of casual, minor, or inconsequential nature.

This exemption does not apply in any case wherein the work of

construction is only a part of a larger or major operation, whether

undertaken by the same or a different contractor, or in which a

division of the operation is made in contracts of amounts less than

five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of evasion of this

chapter or otherwise.

This exemption does not apply to a person who advertises or puts

out any sign or card or other device which might indicate to the

public that he or she is a contractor or that he or she is qualified

to engage in the business of a contractor. Yes, if he/she wants to do any work that totals more that $500 in materials and labor. No handyman license is available in California so most handymen get their General Contractors license. To legally work without a license persons working as handymen in California are relying on the Minor Work Exemption: California Business And Professions Code BPC Section 7048 This chapter does not apply to any work or operation on one

undertaking or project by one or more contracts, the aggregate

contract price which for labor, materials, and all other items, is

less than five hundred dollars ($500), that work or operations being

considered of casual, minor, or inconsequential nature.

This exemption does not apply in any case wherein the work of

construction is only a part of a larger or major operation, whether

undertaken by the same or a different contractor, or in which a

division of the operation is made in contracts of amounts less than

five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of evasion of this

chapter or otherwise.

This exemption does not apply to a person who advertises or puts

out any sign or card or other device which might indicate to the

public that he or she is a contractor or that he or she is qualified

to engage in the business of a contractor.

Answer 2

You need to contact the Contractors State License Board. Their address is PO Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826.
They only accept applications by mail. You must mail the completed form along with the $300 application fee.

Before you can get the license there are the necessary examinations. You will need to demonstrate that you have at least 4 years of verifiable experience.

Once the paperwork is filed (along with the application fee) the agency will start to process this and will notify you when the examination will take place. They typically notify you 3 weeks in advance.

Answer 3

to do Plumbing in Colorado do i need a license
Colorado law does require a license for a handyman.

Answer 4

No state license is required, however, general contractors must get permits at the local level. Separate boards license HVAC, and plumbing trades.