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Anyone who wants to perform concrete work in the state of Kansas is required to get a contractor license. Unlike many other states, however, the state of Kansas itself does not administer these licenses. Instead, applicants are expected to obtain them through their local city, county, or jurisdiction.

Since there is no “state” license, that means there is also no single set of requirements in Kansas to follow regarding obtaining these licenses. You can count on most of the areas requiring some of the same things, though. The following information is from Douglas County and Shawnee County. It will give you an idea of what to expect.

Concrete Contractor Licensing in Kansas

If you’re not sure whether you need to be licensed, know that if you perform any kind of concrete work, you do. This also includes the placement and erecting of bars or steel in order to reinforce pavement, mass, flat, and other types of concrete work.

Regardless of the county you’re going to be working in, you’ll need proof of identity and an application that is completely filled out. It’s likely that at the time that you submit your application, you’ll be required to pay a filing fee or application fee.

You’ll also likely be required to show proof of worker’s compensation (like a certificate of insurance) as well as a certificate of insurance acknowledgment form. 

You may or may not need a certain number of years of experience in the concrete industry. If you do, you’ll need to provide proof of that experience. For example, Douglas County requires applicants to provide proof of at least two years of experience with concrete work.

Depending on your location, you might need to keep in force a commercial general liability insurance policy. This must be with a company that is licensed by the state of Kansas as an admitted insurer. 

Kansas Concrete Contractor Testing Requirements

It’s almost a sure thing that you will need to take and pass the ICC (KGQ) Kansas Standard Concrete Contractor Exam with a score of no lower than 75%. 

Some jurisdictions do offer an alternative qualification, which is to submit an official transcript from an accredited school in engineering, construction science, or architecture showing at least 30 completed credit hours.

It should be noted, however, that not every county, city, or jurisdiction allows a transcript instead of testing. Therefore, your best bet is to be prepared for the ICC (KGQ) Kansas Standard Concrete Contractor Exam. 

To find out whether you will need to take this test and for specific information on the licensing requirements in your county, contact your local licensing board in Kansas.

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