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Oklahoma has no state general contractor license

Oklahoma does not issue a state license for general contractors.1 Cities and counties set their own rules; this page lists what Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman and Broken Arrow require.

Last checked · 8 official sources

On this page
  1. Is there a Oklahoma general contractor license?
  2. City and county licenses
  3. Other rules for general contractors in Oklahoma
  4. Check a license or report a problem
  5. Laws and rules
  6. General contractor licenses in other states

Is there a Oklahoma general contractor license?

No. Oklahoma does not license general contractors at the state level.1

  • There is no state general contractor license, but trade work needs a CIB trade license or registration (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing). A general contractor either holds those or uses licensed trade contractors.1
  • Roofing: resident and nonresident roofing contractors must register with the CIB ($75 a year). A general or prime contractor bidding work beyond roofing is exempt if it subcontracts the roofing to a registered roofer in good standing. A roofing-only bid needs registration.2
  • From January 1, 2028, residential roofing work needs a CIB Residential Roofing Endorsement (PSI exam, 70% to pass, 4 hours of CE a year). Roofers registered on or before January 1, 2027 can be grandfathered during 2027.3
  • Prime contractors and registered roofers must make sure every roofing subcontractor is registered and holds the right endorsement.3
The official wording

“General Contractors are not currently required to have a state license in Oklahoma for general contracting. However, trade licenses/registrations are required for performing, or offering to perform, licensed/registered trade work. Further, local jurisdictions should be contacted for any local requirements.”1

Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, Oklahoma General Contractors Statement

City and county licenses

Oklahoma leaves general contractors to cities. Oklahoma City requires a $100 annual building contractor registration with liability and workers compensation insurance. Tulsa registers contractors on a Permit Center account and contractor registration form with proof of liability insurance. Broken Arrow offers contractor license registration. Norman's license page lists only trade, sign and structure-moving licenses.1

City or countyWhat it requiresLink
Oklahoma CityAnyone contracting for work on private property that needs a building permit must register as a building contractor (OKC Municipal Code 12-1). Fee $100. Needs general liability insurance (at least $50,000 per occurrence), workers compensation (at least $100,000 per occurrence) or an exemption form, an immigration affidavit if applicable, and a Contractor Information Sheet. Renews annually online at access.okc.gov. The OKC menu labels this registration "Building Contractor (Residential Only)".4Official page4
TulsaContractors register with the Tulsa Permit Center on its Account Information and Contractor Registration form (dated August 2016; "Building" is one of the trade boxes). The account holder agrees to give proof of general liability insurance naming the City of Tulsa as additional insured. No fee, exam or renewal rule for building contractors was found on the city site.5Official page6
NormanNorman's license page lists trade contractor licenses (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, which require an active CIB license), sign contractor licenses and structure moving licenses. It lists no general or building contractor license.7Official page7
Broken ArrowBroken Arrow's Community Permitting and Licensing Division registers and renews contractor licenses, and building permits are required for any structure built in the city.8Official page8

Other rules for general contractors in Oklahoma

Also required
Local jurisdictions must be contacted for any local requirements.1

Check a license or report a problem

Before you hire a general contractor in Oklahoma, you can confirm the license is current on the board's own search. Every board we cover in Oklahoma is on the Oklahoma license lookup page.

Look up a license
verifyroofing.cib.ok.gov1

Laws and rules

The requirements above come from these laws and board rules.

General contractor licenses in other states

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Construction Industries Board home (Oklahoma General Contractors Statement)Oklahoma Construction Industries BoardChecked November 6, 2026
  2. Active Roofing Contractor RequirementsOklahoma Construction Industries BoardChecked November 6, 2026
  3. New Residential Roofing Endorsement Required by House Bill 1628Oklahoma Construction Industries BoardChecked November 6, 2026
  4. Residential Building Contractor (contractor registration)City of Oklahoma City Development ServicesChecked November 6, 2026
  5. Account Information and Contractor Registration (August 2016)City of Tulsa Development Services - Permit CenterChecked November 6, 2026
  6. Permit Center Applications and FormsCity of Tulsa Development ServicesChecked November 6, 2026
  7. License Applications and Renewal InformationCity of Norman Development ServicesChecked November 6, 2026
  8. Permitting and LicensingCity of Broken Arrow Community DevelopmentChecked November 6, 2026