Trade Contractor Resources for Indiana (Licensing, Permits, Tools)

Trade contractor resources · Indiana

Trade business resources for Indiana.

Indiana is one of the few states that does not require a statewide general contractor license; instead, most construction contractor licensing and registration is governed by local municipalities, counties, or cities. However, certain skilled trades — specifically plumbers and electricians — do require state-issued licenses administered through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).

State licensing board

Official authority

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) — though Indiana does not have a single statewide contractor licensing board; most contractor licensing is handled at the local (city/county) level

https://www.in.gov/pla/

Indiana requires state licensing for plumbers (through the Indiana Plumbing Commission) and electricians (through the Indiana Electrical Inspectors program under IPLA), with tiered license classes such as Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master for each trade. HVAC contractors are not licensed at the state level but may require local permits and EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerant handling. General contractors and roofers have no statewide license requirement, though many counties and cities — including Indianapolis (Marion County) — impose their own registration or licensing rules, sometimes triggered by project value thresholds (e.g., projects over $50,000 in some jurisdictions). Contractors working on public projects may also need to comply with Indiana's Public Works statutes. Because requirements vary significantly by locality, contractors should verify current rules with their specific city or county building department in addition to checking IPLA.