Does a handyman need a state license?

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: have never looked into it but I do believe you are supposed to have the same requirements as any other contractor.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: It is not required to have one in the state of florida

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Never heard of it

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Only if the job is over $500 dollars

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Some states, like Oregon, do not require a handyman to have a license. However, the restrictions of being unlicensed are severe. Usually a rate cap per job, a reduced number of services the handyman can perform, advertisement restrictions, and strict punishment for those caught operating outside the bounds of their position, usually by the CCB. Some states, like Texas, have very few restrictions. It all comes down to what the state and local regulations are in your area.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Handyman need a business license. By state and every town they work in in alabama.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If your hire a handyman to do ac work or electrical and even some plumbing they will meed a license

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Home Repairs

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Not in Missouri or Kansas does a handyman need a license.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: No load bearing walls moved no additions nothing that would require a contractors license in that state we are handyman services company all of our work is repairs and cosmetic

Answer: No, never
Explanation: I attempted to apply for a Missouri Handyman License when I did a job for a state agency and discovered that there is no licensing requirements. However, my ACHP Certification has proven to be a satisfactory substitute.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: State of Virginia requires a specialized contractors license. I have one. License # 2705174168. You can contact DPOR, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: In the State of Connecticut, any individual must have a license regardless of fee-charging amount

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Not in the state of South Carolina

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Yes,there are some instances when you must me licensed to perform certain tasks,where you will need to show and have special permits.But in most home DIY Projects it is not required.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the job that's being performed [i.e. hvac, major electrical, major plumbing]

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Even if some states doesn’t require it. It best to cover the business

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Some states require a license and some don't. N.C, and S.C do not require license.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Unless the work you are doing requires a permit or electrical/plumbing.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the job is over $1,000 then yes as long as it's under $1,000 and you don't need a license

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: You might need a home repair license

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: He does not providing he doesn't work on electrical or plumbing, HVAC or hydrolyzed.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: To become a Handyman no license is required.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Ca law states handymen can work on projects that are 500 dollars or less with no license. Any thing more will require a sub contractor or specialty license from the contractors board .

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Yes you have to have a license to run a business.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Not all states require a handyman to be licensed as hes mainly doing small jobs but there are some that do.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In ky a handyman isn't required but can be aquired

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: In south Carolina a handyman isn't required to have a business license

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: In Texas, no. A handyman does not need a state license. A good example is: you wake up and discover you have a flat tire. You see your neighbor Bob and you ask him if he can help you change the tire. That makes Bob a handyman. Are you going to ask Bob if he has a state license to work on cars? Or, you discover you have a water leak, again, you ask Bob if he can help you to find the main water lines and turn it off . Are you going to required Bob to be a license plumber.?

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the job is over $500 here in California.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: A handyman does not require a state license in the State of Florida for most task, we are required to hold an occupational license. It is our practice that if a repair or project is outside the scope of work we are allowed to perform, we pass this information along to the client so that we can refer them to correct type of licensed professional that may be needed.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Well i know here in Texas which is my service area there is no certification for a handy man.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Some states are different

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: I try and stay away from big carpentry projects, I work alone and not interested in hiring help, makes the job too expensive for customer and me with all the taxes and fees (workmen's comp is out of control) required to hire someone.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Each state has it's own License requirements. Texas has no State License requirements for Building Contractor's. Trades required to have a license in Texas Electician , Plumbing & HVAC.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: For structral like work.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It is not required in the states we service, but we are licensed as a contractor so that we can obtain permits when needed.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: When doing any work on a home you want the person to have some form of contracting licenses. They are recognized from the state.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: for verification purposes yes

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I have only been for short time.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: for jobs over 500$ in cali they do

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Not in our state but not sure about other states

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: This is a way of knowing who is working for you at your place.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It depends on the laws of the state you live in.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In Illinois we do not need it