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Find a qualifying individual in Ohio
Commercial electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration contractors are licensed statewide through a qualifying individual. General contracting is licensed locally.
How licensing works in Ohio
Statewide trade licenses; general contracting licensed locally. Commercial electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration contractors are licensed statewide through a qualifying individual. General contracting is licensed locally.
The term Ohio uses for the individual who qualifies a company is qualifying individual. 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 Ohio
- General Contractor
- Building / Commercial Contractor
- Residential Builder / Home Builder
- Home Improvement / Remodeling Contractor
- Electrical Contractor
- Plumbing Contractor
- HVAC / Mechanical Contractor
- Roofing Contractor
- Pool / Spa Contractor
- Low Voltage / Alarm / Fire Contractor
- Solar Contractor
- Underground Utility / Excavation / Heavy Civil
- Concrete / Masonry Contractor
- Drywall / Framing / Carpentry
- Painting / Finishes
- Landscape / Irrigation Contractor
- Demolition Contractor
- Other Specialty Contractor
How Licenseology helps in Ohio
- Search listed qualifiers with a Ohio license, or post a request and we source one.
- Our staff screen the fit and make the introduction.
- Lawyers on staff prepare the qualifying agreement for Ohio, coordinating with local counsel where the state requires it.
- We prepare and file the application with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board and monitor it to approval.
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Ohio qualifier FAQ
What is a qualifying individual in Ohio?
In Ohio, the qualifying individual is the licensed individual through whom a company holds its contractor license. Commercial electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and refrigeration contractors are licensed statewide through a qualifying individual. General contracting is licensed locally.
Who issues contractor licenses in Ohio?
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Statewide trade licenses; general contracting licensed locally.
Can I hire a qualifier for my Ohio company?
Yes, provided the qualifier genuinely supervises the work and business the license covers. Licenseology matches Ohio 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 Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.