Indiana Contractor License Lookup

Indiana licenses plumbers at the state level, but not general contractors, electricians or HVAC contractors. Other contractor licensing is up to cities and counties. See the state rules for trades and where to check a license. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Indiana rules checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.

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Indiana: Remodel, repair or home improvement

Indiana does not license this work statewide.

Indiana does not license general contractors or home improvement contractors statewide. Contractor licensing other than plumbing is a local option set by cities and counties. Source

City and county licenses: Licensing rules vary from community to community. Check with your city or county building department to see what license a contractor needs and whether they hold it. Source

This summarises state rules from official sources. Only the board's own record can confirm one contractor's license. Checked October 25, 2026.

How Indiana licenses contractors

Indiana licenses plumbers at the state level, but not general contractors, electricians or HVAC contractors. Other contractor licensing is up to cities and counties. IN.gov Indiana Business Guide (Contractor Services)

Licensing rules vary from community to community. Check with your city or county building department to see what license a contractor needs and whether they hold it. (source)

Rules by type of work

Remodel, repair or home improvement

Indiana does not license general contractors or home improvement contractors statewide. Contractor licensing other than plumbing is a local option set by cities and counties. IN.gov Indiana Business Guide; IPLA professions list checked 2026-10-25

Building a new home

Indiana does not license home builders statewide. Check with the city or county building department. IN.gov Indiana Business Guide; IPLA professions list checked 2026-10-25

Electrical work

Indiana does not license electrical contractors statewide. Electrical licensing, where it exists, is done by cities and counties. IN.gov Indiana Business Guide; IPLA professions list checked 2026-10-25

Plumbing

  • state plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber license: Acting as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber in Indiana requires a state license from the Plumbing Commission. No dollar minimum is stated. Issued by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing Commission. IC 25-28.5-1; Indiana PLA plumbing licensing FAQ

Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)

Indiana does not license HVAC contractors statewide. HVAC licensing, where it exists, is done by cities and counties. IN.gov Indiana Business Guide; IPLA professions list checked 2026-10-25

Roofing

Indiana has no state roofing contractor license. Check with the city or county building department. IN.gov Indiana Business Guide; IPLA professions list checked 2026-10-25

Where to look up contractors in Indiana

On the record, check that the name matches your contract, the status is active (not expired, suspended or revoked), the license type covers your job, and the license number matches the one the contractor gave you.

What this tool does not do

  • It does not check any one contractor. Only the board's own record shows whether a license is active and what it covers.
  • It covers state rules. Cities and counties can add their own licenses and permits, and the tool cannot list every local rule.
  • It does not decide whether a contractor broke the law or what you can recover. For a dispute, contact the board or a lawyer.
  • It does not cover every specialty trade a state licenses (for example pest control, elevators or well drilling).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a contractor license in Indiana?

Indiana has no statewide license search for general contractors. Ask your city or county building department which license the job needs and how to check it. For trade work, the state boards on this page are: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing Commission.

Does Indiana require a general contractor license?

Indiana does not license general contractors or home improvement contractors statewide. Contractor licensing other than plumbing is a local option set by cities and counties.

Which trades need a state license in Indiana?

Plumbing: state plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber license from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing Commission.

Sources

Checked against official Indiana sources on October 25, 2026.

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