Requirements, Fees & How to Apply — 2026 Guide
Missouri requires general contractor contractors to hold a general contractor license. No state exam required. Application fees start at 150. Licenses renew 2 years. Bond required: 5000. Insurance: true. Governing body: Missouri Division of Professional Registration. Data verified 2026.
Step-by-step application process.
Missouri has limited statewide licensing. Most contractor licensing is done at the city/county level.
Yes. Missouri requires general contractor contractors to hold a general contractor license. Missouri has limited statewide licensing. Most contractor licensing is done at the city/county level.
In Missouri, the application fee is typically 150. License fees are 150. Renewal is 150 per 2 years cycle.
No state exam is required for general contractor licensing in Missouri. You will need to demonstrate experience and meet insurance/bonding requirements.
Missouri general contractor licenses renew 2 years. Renewal fees are 150. Many states require continuing education for renewal. Contact Missouri Division of Professional Registration for current renewal requirements.
Missouri currently has limited formal reciprocity for general contractor licenses. Contact Missouri Division of Professional Registration to discuss your situation — experience from other states may still be credited.
Compare requirements in nearby states — useful if you work across state lines.
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