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000 are exempt from this state license requirement. This includes painting, roofing, flooring and other projects. If you plan on doing more significant work, you must consider another Arkansas contractor’s license for residential remodelers or rebuilders. There is no exam, but the Home Improvement license application requires a financial statement and, if you have employees, proof of workers’ compensation insurance . Required business insurance in Arkansas : Arkansas requires workers’ compensation if you have three or more employees. If you drive for work-related tasks, you may need commercial auto coverage. Arkansas’ minimum motor vehicle requirements are $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $25,000 property damage. California License required : Yes (license required over $1,000 or if a permit is needed) There is no specific handyman license in California for small jobs. However, as of January 1, 2025, a handyperson must have a state contractor license if labor and materials total more than $1,000, if the work requires a building permit, or if they use employees. Smaller projects under $1,000 that don’t need a permit and don’t involve employees can fall under California’s handyperson exemption. To cover all your options, you can get a California general contractor license from the Contractors State License Board . To be eligible for the license, you’ll need to show four years of work experience, have a certificate of insurance , and a contractor’s bond of $15,000. You’ll need to pass the trade exam and business and law exam. Required business insurance in California : All LLC licenses must have general liability insurance between $1 million–$5 million. The minimum amount is based on the number of employees you have. California...
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