Kansas Contractor License Classifications
Indexation gate: passedKansas credentials contractors through the Attorney General Roofing Registration system, statutory reciprocal trade certificates, and county/municipal building departments. Review the full statutory classification catalog below.
Statewide & Municipal Classifications Catalog
Master Plumber License (Statewide Reciprocal)
Legal Citation: K.S.A. § 12-1508; Local Municipal Codes
Municipal plumbing license authorized by K.S.A. 12-1508 with mandatory statewide reciprocity based on standardized national trade testing.
Notes: Required to pull plumbing permits and supervise water supply, drainage, and gas piping installations across Kansas cities and counties.
Mechanical / HVAC Contractor License (Statewide Reciprocal)
Legal Citation: K.S.A. § 12-1541; Local Municipal Codes
Municipal mechanical license authorized by K.S.A. 12-1541 with statewide reciprocity based on standardized examination, authorizing installation and servicing of heating and cooling systems.
Notes: Required locally to obtain mechanical permits and install furnaces, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment.
Kansas Roofing Contractor Registration Certificate
Legal Citation: K.S.A. § 50-6,121 et seq.
Mandatory statewide registration certificate issued by the Office of the Kansas Attorney General authorizing a contractor to solicit, advertise, bid, or perform commercial or residential roofing services across Kansas.
Notes: Requires $500,000 general liability insurance, proof of workers' compensation coverage, and compliance with the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.
Class A General Contractor License (County / Municipal)
Legal Citation: Kan. Const. art. 12, § 5; Local County Codes (e.g. JCCL Class A)
Local county or municipal contractor license authorizing the construction, repair, alteration, and demolition of any commercial or residential structure without height or area restrictions.
Notes: Requires passing the standard ICC Class A Contractor examination, designating a qualifying individual, and carrying $1,000,000 general liability insurance.
Class C Residential Building Contractor License
Legal Citation: Kan. Const. art. 12, § 5; Local County Codes (e.g. JCCL Class C)
Local county or municipal license authorizing the construction, remodeling, repair, and improvement of single-family, two-family, and townhome residential dwellings.
Notes: Requires passing the ICC Residential Building Contractor examination and carrying general liability insurance ($500k minimum).
Master Electrician License (Statewide Reciprocal)
Legal Citation: K.S.A. § 12-1525; Local Municipal Codes
Municipal trade license authorized by K.S.A. 12-1525 with mandatory statewide reciprocity across all Kansas cities and counties based on standardized national testing (ICC or Prometric).
Notes: Required to pull electrical permits and oversee wiring installations throughout Kansas municipalities.