Apply for a Contractor License

How To Apply for Contractor License

ACCELA – LICENSING PORTAL

The Information Presented Will Provide Steps To Create A Contractor Application For License approval.

• Before beginning, ensure you have all information and documentation that is needed

• Let's review the options and what is needed for each

There are three options to choose. Let's review the options and what is needed for each.

Option I - An individual licensed under the St Louis County Plumbing Code as a Master Pipefitter, Master Plumber, or Master Sprinklerfitter for at least three (3) years and a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable training or experience directing and supervising at least one (1) journeyman

❑ State Issued ID

❑ Mechanical Work Affidavit

❑ Licensed Mechanical Contractors Bond

❑ General Liability Insurance Form

❑ Local Business License

❑ Certificate of Good Standing From Secretary of State

❑ Notarized Letter

There are three options to choose. Let's review the options and what is needed for each.

Option II - An individual with a degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college and a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable training or experience directing and supervising at least one (1) journeyman

❑ State Issued ID

❑ Mechanical Work Affidavit

❑ Licensed Mechanical Contractors Bond

❑ General Liability Insurance Form

❑ Local Business License

❑ Certificate of Good Standing From Secretary of State

❑ Notarized Letter ❑ Civil/Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Option III - An individual with a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable training or experience directing and supervising at least one (1) journeyman:

❑ State Issued ID

❑ Mechanical Work Affidavit

❑ Licensed Mechanical Contractors Bond

❑ General Liability Insurance Form

❑ Local Business License

❑ Certificate of Good Standing From Secretary of State

❑ Notarized Letter

There are three options to choose. Let's review the options and what is needed for each.

Contractor Application - General

Category of license types

Mechanical Code definitions

 A) A Mechanical Contractor is an individual or Entity licensed to perform work under this Section who employs at least one Pipefitter Journeyman.

 B) A Sheet Metal Contractor is an individual or Entity licensed to perform work under this Section who employs at least one Sheet Metal Journeyman.

 C) A Sprinkler Fitter Contractor is an individual or Entity licensed to perform work under this Section who employs at least one Sprinkler fitter Journeyman.

 D) An HVAC Servicer-Installer Contractor is an individual or Entity licensed to perform work under this Section who employs at least one HVAC Servicer-Installer Journeyman.

Contractor Application - General

Mechanical contractors bond application can be found on the Mechanical Licensing page.

Contractor Application - General

Sign on the licensing portal with user account you have previously created.

Contractor Application - General

Select License tab

Contractor Application - General

Contractor Application - General

Review disclaimer

then check box to accept terms, then continue application

Select

Mechanical License

Mechanical Contractor

License Application

Continue Application

Contractor Application –

Step 1

Select Applicant Status -

New Contractor License

Replace Journeyman Mechanic

Replace Officer of the Company

Select License Category –

HVAC Service Installer

Mechanical

Sheet Metal

Sprinklerfitter

Select option that you qualify for Continue application

Contractor Application – Step 2

Applicant –

Click 'Select from Account' button, click on record then continue

Officer of the Company –Click ‘Add new' button to add information

Licensed Journeyman –Click 'Select from Account' button, click on record then continue

Employer – popup form appears so you can fill in information.

Name of business is required

• Click continue button

Continue Application after popup disappears

Contractor Application – Step 3

Supporting documentation

Option selected in previous step dictates document requirements, was also addressed in the beginning of presentation

Click add to start uploading

Contractor

Supporting documentation

A popup appears, click on add and locate file to upload

After file is selected, select continue

Supporting documentation

Select type of record that was just uploaded

After file is selected, select Add button, popup reappears

Continue process until all files are uploaded

Once completed select save, then continue application (not pictured)

Contractor Application – Step 4

Review Page provides all information entered. Ensure all information is accurate and documents uploaded are the correct type. Application will be returned for any required updates before processing

Click on box & continue

Pay Fees

Contractor Application – Step 5

Review fees

Check out

Contractor Application – Step 6

Confirmation

You will receive emails notifying you of your application status as it is processed.