Alabama Contractor License Exam Guide

The Alabama contractor exam has 165 total questions across 2 parts: NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor (125 questions, 300 minutes); Alabama Supplemental (40 questions, 120 minutes). You need 70% or higher on each part to pass.

The Alabama contractor exam is open-book. Open-book parts: NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor, Alabama Supplemental. For open-book sections, you may bring approved reference materials. Tabbing and highlighting your books is strongly recommended.

The Alabama contractor exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (ALBGC). You can schedule your exam through PSI after your application is approved by the ALBGC.

The exam fee for the Alabama contractor license is $225. Additional costs include application fees, background check, surety bond, and insurance requirements. Total licensing costs typically range from $500 to $2,000 depending on your classification.

Alabama offers the following contractor classifications: General Contractor, Building Contractor, Highway Contractor, Municipal / Utility Contractor. The specific exam requirements and scope of work vary by classification. Contact the ALBGC for detailed requirements for each license type.