Which States Accept the NASCLA GC Exam? Find Out with Our Interactive Map!
18 States for NASCLA
Accepting the NASCLA GC Accredited Examination.
Navigating state licensing requirements can be overwhelming, but the NASCLA GC Accredited Examination simplifies the process. With acceptance in 18 states, this exam opens doors for contractors looking to work across multiple jurisdictions. Use our interactive map below to explore which states accept the NASCLA exam and access direct licensing information for each region. Get started on your path to becoming a multi-state contractor today!
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1). Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors
445 Dexter Ave, Suite 3060, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 272-5030
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (as of March 17, 2025)
445 Herron Street, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104
(334) 242-2230
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2). Arizona Registrar of Contractors
1700 W. Washington St. Suite 105, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 542-1525
Arizona began administering this examination as an option in lieu of the state specific trade examinations for the B-1 and B-2 General Commercial Contracting Classifications. Exam Date for transcripts must be within the past two (2) years.
3). Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
4100 Richards Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117
Phone: (501) 372-4661
Administering the examination in lieu of candidates providing appropriate experience on application
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4). California Contractors State License Board (as of April 25, 2025)
Post Office Box 269074, Sacramento, California 95826
(916) 255-3900
California B General Building trade exam may be waived if applying from out of state, with a license in good standing from that state for at least 5 years, and have taken and passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.
If a California Resident, the California State Specific Trade Examination is required.
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5). Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (as of March 2019)
2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: (850) 487-1395
Accepting the Accredited Examination in lieu of the Florida Trade Examination.
A Florida Business/Finance portion and Florida Building Code portion are still required.
See: Florida Construction Academy website for Additional Information
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6). Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, Georgia 31217
Phone: (404) 424-9966
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
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7). Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
600 North St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: (225) 765-2301
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
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8). Mississippi State Board of Contractors
215 Woodline Drive, Suite B, Jackson, Mississippi 39232
Phone: (800) 880-6161
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
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9). Nevada State Contractors Board (as of December 2013)
8400 West Sunset Road, Suite 150., Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Phone: (702) 486-1100
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
10). New Mexico Construction Industries Division
2550 Cerrillos Road., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Phone: (505) 476-4770
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
11). North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
Post Office Box 17187., Raleigh, North Carolina 27619
Phone: (919) 571-4183
Accepted for both the Commercial Building Construction and the Residential Building Contractor Classifications.
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12). Oregon Construction Contractors Board
201 High Street SE, 6th Floor, Salem, Oregon 97309
Post Office Box 14140., Salem, Oregon 97309
Phone: (503) 378-4621
Accepted in lieu of the 16 hour pre-licensure training requirement. Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
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13). South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board
Post Office Box 11329., Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Phone: (803) 896-4686
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
110 Centerview Dr., Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Phone: (803) 896-8307
*Note, this Commission has reciprocity with the South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board. Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
*Has passed the NASCLA National Contractors Exam within the past 3 years
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14). Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, Tennessee 37273
Phone: (615) 741-8307
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination. States for NASCLA
15). Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
Post Office Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Phone: (866) 275-3675
**As of May 2019, Utah no longer requires trade exams, but will accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors to satisfy the 2 year experience requirements for general contractors. States for NASCLA
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16). Virgin Islands Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs
3000 Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite 9
Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00800
Phone: (340) 713-3522
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination. States for NASCLA
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17). Virginia Board for Contractors
Department of Professional and Occupational Licensing
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233
Phone: (804) 367-8511
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination. States for NASCLA
18). West Virginia Contractors Licensing Board, Division of Labor
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, State Capitol Complex, Building 3, Room 200
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Phone: (304) 558-7890
Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination. States for NASCLA