Many construction companies discover they cannot obtain building permits because the company does not have a licensed contractor associated with the business.
This is one of the most common licensing problems construction companies face — and it can bring projects to a complete stop.
Building permits typically require a licensed contractor to be associated with the company applying for the permit. If your company does not have a licensed contractor on record with the applicable licensing authority, the permit may be denied.
Common situations where this problem occurs:
A contractor qualifier — sometimes referred to as a qualifying agent — is a licensed contractor who may qualify a construction company’s contractor license in accordance with applicable state licensing laws.
In many states, a construction company must have a licensed contractor associated with the company in order to obtain and maintain a contractor license and pull building permits.
When a construction company enters into a qualifying relationship with a licensed contractor,the licensed contractor may become
the qualifying agent for the company’s contractor license.
This may allow the company to:
Contractor qualifier relationships must comply with all applicable state licensing laws. Companies and licensed contractors are responsible for ensuring that their qualifying relationship satisfies all state licensing requirements.
The National Contractor Qualifier Network facilitates introductions between companies and licensed contractors. The Network does not issue contractor licenses and does not guarantee licensing approval by any regulatory authority.
Companies are encouraged to consult with a construction attorney regarding licensing requirements before entering into a qualifying relationship.
Contact Contractor Qualifier Connect to discuss your licensing situation.