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Topeka (Kansas) Contractor Licenses

Select a license to view its requirements, definition, exams, books, and classes. 

State Licenses

Concrete

Tests a candidate's knowledge of concrete work, including formwork, placement of steel reinforcement, batching, mixing, delivery, placing, finishing, and curing.

Demolition

Tests a candidate's knowledge of demolition and removal of structures and buildings.

Elevator

Tests a candidate's knowledge of the planning, installation, repair, alteration, and equipment associated with the installation of elevators, escalators, and conveyors.

Excavation

Tests a candidate's knowledge of the excavation and removal of materials, such as rock, gravel, and sand to construct or excavate for buildings, canals, lakes, and levees, including the clearing of land of surface debris and vegetation, the grubbing of roots, the removal of debris, and leveling of related surfaces.

Fire Alarm

Tests a candidate's knowledge of the design, plan, installation, repair, alteration, and maintenance of intrusion detection, fire detection, and signaling systems.

Roofing

Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, repair, and replacement of roof coverings, including roof deck insulation, roof coating, painting, covering the use of sheet metal products incidental to roofing work or other related material, and installation of nonstructural decking and siding.

Standard General Building

For work on residential and commercial structures, not limited to any height.

Standard Building

For work on residential and commercial structures no more than three stories high.

Standard Residential Building

For work on residential buildings only.

Swimming Pool

Tests a candidate's knowledge of the construction, service, and repair of residential swimming pools. Includes excavation and grading, construction, appurtenances, and installation of all equipment. Does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines, nor the grounding and bonding of metal surfaces, nor the making of any electrical connections.


Topeka County Licenses

All licenses must be renewed each year by the 14th of December to avoid late fees. Contractor’s with Class A, B, or C, licenses are required to obtain (8) hours of continuing education each year in order to renew their licenses with the City of Topeka.

Check List for General Contractor Licenses

  • General Contractors License Application
  • Exam Certification or Educational Certification with Transcripts
  • Qualifying Party Verification Form
  • Renovate Right Form
  • General Liability Certificate of Insurance
  • Workers Compensation Certificate of Insurance
  • Affidavit of Workers Compensation if applicable
  • Certificate of Insurance Acknowledgement form

Roofing Registration Information

All City of Topeka licenses must be renewed each year by December 14th to avoid late fees. Attention Trade Contractor’s your designated master or journeyman are required to obtain (6) hours of continuing education a year to qualify for renewal with the City of Topeka (3) hours of continuing education must be earned in their trade.

Trade Check List

  • Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice Application
    • Master or Journeyman license holders are required to earn (6) continuing education hours a year. (3) hours are required to be Code Related. Late Fees will apply to all license renewals if postmarked after the 14th of December.

If you are not currently licensed with the City of Topeka you are required to show proof of your time working in your trade. Please click here to get the TIME in TRADE form.

Topeka applicants must schedule and pass ICC accredited exams. For more information, visit the International Code Council website.

  • Development Services Division 620 SE Madison
  • Unit 6, Topeka, Ks. 66607‐1118
  • Trade License Categories Office # 785‐368‐3905
  • Licensing Fax # 785‐368‐094

Licensing Staff/Contact Info

  • Kitty Carr
    • Accounting Specialist II – Licensing
    • 785-368-3905
    • 785-368-0944 (fax)
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  • Laurie Valdivia-Price
    • Office Specialist
    • 785-368-3905
    • 785-368-3915 (fax)
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