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Find a master license holder in Kentucky

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors are licensed statewide and must have a master license holder. General contractors are licensed locally.

How licensing works in Kentucky

Statewide trade licenses; general contracting licensed locally. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors are licensed statewide and must have a master license holder. General contractors are licensed locally.

The term Kentucky uses for the individual who qualifies a company is master license holder. Whatever the label, the duty is the same everywhere: the qualifier must actually supervise and have authority over the work and the business affairs the license covers. A license that is merely lent to a company is not a qualifier arrangement and exposes both parties to discipline.

License categories we match in Kentucky

How Licenseology helps in Kentucky

  1. Search listed qualifiers with a Kentucky license, or post a request and we source one.
  2. Our staff screen the fit and make the introduction.
  3. Lawyers on staff prepare the qualifying agreement for Kentucky, coordinating with local counsel where the state requires it.
  4. We prepare and file the application with Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction and monitor it to approval.

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Kentucky qualifier FAQ

What is a master license holder in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, the master license holder is the licensed individual through whom a company holds its contractor license. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors are licensed statewide and must have a master license holder. General contractors are licensed locally.

Who issues contractor licenses in Kentucky?

Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. Statewide trade licenses; general contracting licensed locally.

Can I hire a qualifier for my Kentucky company?

Yes, provided the qualifier genuinely supervises the work and business the license covers. Licenseology matches Kentucky companies with available license holders and our attorneys document the arrangement so it meets the state's requirements.

General information, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.