How can I request a Contractor License or Registration?

Applications, documents, and payment can be submitted via email to building@southbendin.gov, or in person or via mail at 125 S. Lafayette Blvd. Suite 100 South Bend, IN 46601.  

Applications for Electric and HVAC Licensed require review, which will take place within 10 business days.  Applicants will be notified once review is complete, via phone or email, per applicant's preference.

New Registrations or renewed Licenses and Registrations can be processed immediately and issued at the counter, via email, or via mail, per applicant's preference.

What is the cost for Contractor Licensing & Registration?

The fee for all types of licenses & registrations listed above is $125.
For new Electrical and HVAC licenses, there is an application review fee of $50 upon application submission, prior to licensing.

Applications, requirements, and renewals are different by type of Contractor.

Who is eligible to be a Licensed or Registered Contractor?

	Building, Alarm Systems, Metal Fabrication	Moving	Sign	Demolition	Plumbing	Excavation	Electrical	HVAC	Hood Installation	Refrigeration, Fire Suppression, Irrigation, Storage Tank, Water Softener
Application Required	Pre-Licensing Registration Form only	Pre-Licensing Registration Form and Certificate of Insurance	Pre-Licensing Registration Form only	Pre-Licensing Registration Form only	Pre-Licensing Registration Form only	Pre-Licensing Registration Form only	Application Packet	Application Packet	Application Packet	Pre-Licensing Registration Form only
Bond Amount Required	$5,000	No Bond	$5,000	$10,000	No Bond State License	No Bond	$5,000	$5,000		$5,000
Fees	$125 Registration	No Annual Registration Fee	$125 Registration	$125 Registration	$125 Registration	$125 Registration	$50 Application Review $125 Registration	$50 Application Review $125 Registration		$125 Registration

 

Electric and HVAC contractors must submit an application to be reviewed prior to becoming licensed within our jurisdiction.

Plumbing contractors must have an Indiana State Plumbing License prior to becoming registered within our jurisdiction.

Excavation contractors do not need to have an Indiana State License or a Surety Bond, but do still need to become a registered contractor to work within our jurisdiction.

Moving contractors only need to provide applicable Limits of Liability on their Certificate of Insurance, no State License, Bond, or Fee. 

Hood Installation Contractors must submit an application to be reviewed prior to becoming registered within our jurisdiction.

Building, Alarm Systems, Metal Fabrication, Sign, Demolition, Refrigeration, Fire Suppression, and Irrigation contractors are required to get a Surety Bond (through an insurance company) to become a Registered Contractor.

Above or Underground Storage Tank contractors are required to get a Surety Bond (through an insurance company), or provide State Storage Tank Certification, to become a Registered Contractor.