Kansas contractor license lookup: how to check and get a license
Kansas contractor license lookup: who issues home improvement contractor licenses (local (city/county) for general/residential contractors; roofing contractors register with the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act). Examples: Johnson County Contractor Licensing; Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD), how to check one online, the license types, and 1,028 residential remodelers by county.
Do home improvement contractors need a license in Kansas?
| Who licenses them | local (city/county) for general/residential contractors; roofing contractors register with the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act). Examples: Johnson County Contractor Licensing; Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD |
|---|---|
| License types | Roofing Contractor Registration (state), Class A General Contractor (Johnson County), Class B Building Contractor (Johnson County), Class C Residential Contractor (Johnson County) |
| When a license is required | No state general contractor license. Roofing contractors must register with the Attorney General before doing any roofing work and file proof of at least $500,000 in liability insurance. |
Kansas does not license general or remodeling contractors statewide, so check the city or county, such as Johnson County's contractor licensing or Wichita/Sedgwick County's MABCD. Roofers must hold a state registration from the Kansas Attorney General (the AG site blocked automated checks, so its lookup link was not verified).
How do you look up a home improvement contractor's license in Kansas?
- Ask the home improvement contractor for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the Kansas contractor license lookup run by local (city/county) for general/residential contractors; roofing contractors register with the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act). Examples: Johnson County Contractor Licensing; Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the home improvement contractor about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact local (city/county) for general/residential contractors; roofing contractors register with the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act). Examples: Johnson County Contractor Licensing; Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD.
What contractor licenses does Kansas issue?
- Roofing Contractor Registration (state)
- Class A General Contractor (Johnson County)
- Class B Building Contractor (Johnson County)
- Class C Residential Contractor (Johnson County)
How do you get a contractor license in Kansas?
Licenses are issued by the local (city/county) for general/residential contractors; roofing contractors register with the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act). Examples: Johnson County Contractor Licensing; Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official local (city/county) for general/residential contractors; roofing contractors register with the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act). Examples: Johnson County Contractor Licensing; Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
Which Kansas city is the job in?
How many home improvement contractors are there in Kansas?
The Census Bureau counted 1,028 residential remodelers with employees in Kansas in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Johnson County | 315 |
|---|---|
| Sedgwick County | 155 |
| Wyandotte County | 55 |
| Douglas County | 49 |
| Shawnee County | 37 |
| Leavenworth County | 35 |
| Butler County | 28 |
| Saline County | 23 |
What do Kansas homes mean for home improvement work?
The median home in Kansas was built in 1975, 33% of households rent and 77% of homes are single-family houses. 63% of homes heat with utility gas and 26% with electricity.
How do you choose a home improvement contractor in Kansas?
- Check the contractor's license with the state or city. Many places require a home improvement license for residential work over a few hundred dollars.
- Get a written contract with the scope, materials, schedule, total price and payment schedule. Don't pay most of it upfront.
- Ask who pulls the permits. If the contractor suggests skipping a permit that the job needs, find another contractor.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and make sure the policy is current.
- Ask for two or three recent jobs like yours that you can see or call about.
Home Improvement Contractors in other states
Sources: Kansas licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.