Contractor License Testing & Renewal Information

Contractor Licensing Policies

The city of Longmont requires licensing and testing for contractors performing work within the city limits. This page provides information on new licensing testing requirements, approved testing providers, and license renewal quiz.

The City of Longmont does have offer reciprocal licensing with other jurisdictions.
The City accepts current exam result certificates issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
- Accepted ICC exam results must be based on:
  - The currently adopted code, or
  - One prior code cycle from the currently adopted code.

New Contractor License Testing Requirements

A license exam is required for the following contractor types:

General Contractors (Class A, B, and C)
Mechanical Contractors

Testing Resources and Study Materials

The following resources provide exam details, study guides and testing locations:

Contractor Exam Scheduling

Standardized contractor exams are administered through ICC-approved testing providers, including Pearson VUE.

How to schedule an exam:

Online through the Pearson VUE website
By Phone: 877-234-6082
ICC also offer testing directly through their website

License Renewal Quiz Requirements

(Mechanical and General Contractors Only)

Contractors renewing a Mechanical or General Contractor license must submit a quiz completion certificate per code cycle as part of the license renewal application.

License Renewal Quiz Links

Additional License Renewal Information

Complete renewal instructions, documentation requirements, and submission details are available in the Contractor Renewal Application Packet.

Need Assistance?

For questions regarding contractor licensing, testing, or renewals, please contact:

Building Services

Development Services Center

385 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO

(303) 651-8332

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays)