Missouri renewal guide
Kansas City General Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 48 months
Renewal fee
$181.00
Late penalty
$90.00
Bond requirement
Yes — $10,000.00
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Make sure the bond still clears
The $10,000.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Kansas City City Planning and Development Department and pay the $181.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 21 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $90.00, with a 30-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Kansas City General Contractor License
Kansas City City Planning and Development Department requires contractors performing construction work within city limits to obtain a local contractor license. As Missouri lacks statewide contractor licensing, Kansas City maintains its own requirements.
Requirements
- Bond: $10,000 surety bond required
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation insurance
- Experience: Demonstrated construction experience
- Application Fee: $60
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Every 4 years
- Renewal Fee: $181
- Late Penalty: $90 within 30-day grace period
- No CE Required: Kansas City does not mandate continuing education
Scope of Work
The Kansas City contractor license authorizes general construction work within city limits. Contractors must also comply with Kansas City building codes and pull appropriate permits for each project.
Metro Area Note
The Kansas City metropolitan area spans both Missouri and Kansas. Contractors working on the Kansas side must comply with separate Kansas licensing requirements.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with Kansas City City Planning and Development Department.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- surety_bond
- Experience Documentation
- government_issued_id
Source notes
Kansas City City Planning and Development Department . Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check Kansas City City Planning and Development Department again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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