License Applications & Instructions

Please review the corresponding License Type Instructions & Checklist prior to submitting an application. This will ensure that you have all proper documentation and applications, which will expedite the licensing process.

License Application Online Submission

Electrical License Applications

• Electrical License - New Registration Application
• Electrical Reciprocation Application
• Electrical License - Renewal Application
• Homeowner Affidavit to apply for an Electrical Permit

Mechanical License Applications

• Mechanical License - New Registration Application
• Mechanical Reciprocation Application
• Mechanical License - Renewal Application
• Homeowner Affidavit to apply for a Mechanical Permit

Plumbing License Applications

• Plumbing License - New Registration Application
• Plumbing License - Renewal Application
• Homeowner Affidavit to apply for a Plumbing Permit

Demolition License Applications

• Demolition License - New Registration Application
• Demolition License - Renewal Application

Sign License Applications

• Sign License - New Registration Application
• Sign License - Renewal Application

Tank License Applications

• Above Ground Tank License - New Registration Application
• Above Ground Tank License - Renewal Application
• Underground Tank License - New Registration Application
• Underground Tank License - Renewal Application
• IDEM (State) Application for Underground Storage Tanks

Moving License Applications

• Moving License - New Registration Application
• Moving License - Renewal Application

Electrical License Instructions & Checklists

• New Electrical License via Exam - Contractor Checklist
• New Electrical License via Reciprocation - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Electrical License - Contractor Checklist
• Electrical Contractor Exam Guide
• Electrical License & Reciprocity Information

Mechanical License Instructions & Checklists

• New Mechanical License via Exam - Contractor Checklist
• New Mechanical License via Reciprocation - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Mechanical License - Contractor Checklist
• Mechanical Contractor Exam Guide
• Mechanical License & Reciprocity Information

Plumbing License Instructions & Checklists

• New Plumbing License - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Plumbing License - Contractor Checklist

Demolition License Instructions & Checklists

• New Demolition License - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Demolition License - Contractor Checklist

Sign License Instructions & Checklists

• New Sign License - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Sign License - Contractor Checklist

Tank License Instructions & Checklists

• New Above Ground Tank License - Contractor Checklist
• New Underground Tank License - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Above Ground Tank License - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Underground Tank License - Contractor Checklist

Moving License Instructions & Checklists

• New Moving License - Contractor Checklist
• Renewal Moving License - Contractor Checklist

Electrical License Fees

• New License Fee: $100
• Renewal License Fee: $100
• Reciprocation Fee: $100

Mechanical License Fees

• New License Fee: $150 (or $50 per class: Class A, Class AA, Class AAA)
• Renewal License Fee: $75 (or $25 per class)
• Reciprocation Fee: $100

Plumbing License Fees

• New License Fee: $50
• Renewal License Fee: $50

Licenses with NO Fees

• Demolition License 
• Sign License
• Tank License
• Moving License

How do I obtain an Electrical License?

There are two ways in which you can become licensed as an Electrical Contractor with the City of Elkhart:

1. Pass the ICC G-16 Master Electrician Exam
2. Reciprocation from another jurisdiction in Indiana (we do not accept reciprocations from other States)

Please visit the above Instructions & Checklists For Obtaining Your License tab to find further instructions and visit the License Applications (pdf) tab to find all required applications.

How do I obtain a Mechanical License?

Please visit the above Instructions & Checklists For Obtaining Your License tab to find further instructions and visit the License Applications (pdf) tab to find all required applications.

How do I obtain a Plumbing License?

In order to become licensed as a Plumbing Contractor with the City of Elkhart, you will first have to obtain a State Plumbing License with the State of Indiana.

Please visit the above Instructions & Checklists For Obtaining Your License tab to find further instructions and visit the License Applications (pdf) tab to find all required applications.