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The state's own business guide says plumbers are the only construction contractors Indiana licenses. Electrical, HVAC and general contractor rules change from Indianapolis to Evansville to South Bend, and Allen County handles building permits around Fort Wayne. The one statewide consumer rule worth knowing is that home improvement contracts over $150 must be in writing. A good Indiana site names the local license you hold in each place you work and gives homeowners a clear way to book.
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Main agency: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA). The state's business guide says plumbers are the only construction contractors Indiana licenses, and that licensing for the other contractor areas, including electrical and HVAC, varies by city and county.
Under the Indiana Home Improvement Contracts Act, home improvement contracts over $150 must be in writing, according to the Attorney General. Source
Local rules on top of the state's. Open a city to see what it requires.
The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services licenses contractors inside the consolidated city, and its contractor licenses page covers the general, electrical, HVAC, wrecking and plumbing contractor licenses. State-licensed plumbers register their license with the department.
The city's Community Development division points building permit questions to the Allen County Building Department, which runs contractor licensing for the area.
The Vanderburgh County Building Commission issues permits and licenses contractors for Evansville.
"Contractors and tradesmen must pass a written exam and verification of experience."
The South Bend Building Department registers or licenses contractors for work in the city and St. Joseph County.
"All contractors, including subcontractors, must be registered or licensed with the Building Department"
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