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Contractor licenses in Ohio

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Electrical Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·8 CE hours

HVAC Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·8 CE hours

Plumbing Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·8 CE hours

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Electrical Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Fire Protection Contractor License

Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal

Every 12 months ·$150.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

HVAC Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Ohio Hydronics Contractor License

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·10 CE hours ·Insurance required

Ohio Refrigeration Contractor License

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·10 CE hours ·Insurance required

Plumbing Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Every 12 months ·$60.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

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