Alabama general contractor continuing education requirements

2 of the 4 Alabama general contractor license types we track need continuing education: 6 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Alabama General contractor renewal guide

6 hours of CE

Applies to: Residential Home Builder - Limited and Residential Home Builder - Unlimited

CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal deadline: Annual; licenses expire December 31. Renewals open Oct 1; timely if received/postmarked by 11:59 PM November 30 (2026 deadline for 2027 license: Nov 30, 2026).
License level: State license
Board: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

Six credit hours of Board-approved CE must be completed before the renewal license is issued for all licensees (individual or corporate qualifying representative) under age 60 as of Oct 1 of the renewal year.
Approved courses and providers are listed on the HBLB website.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

First renewal is exempt; inactive licenses are exempt until reactivation.

Other details

The Board recommends finishing CE before Oct 1.

Renew on the official site 334-242-2230

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Alabama General contractor licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

Prime General Contractor (commercial; bid-limit license)
Subcontractor License (General Contractors Board)

How CE fits into the Alabama renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Alabama General contractor renewal guide.

Alabama General contractor CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does an Alabama general contractor license need?

Residential Home Builder - Limited and Residential Home Builder - Unlimited: 6 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board before you rely on it.

Who approves Alabama general contractor CE courses?

Six credit hours of Board-approved CE must be completed before the renewal license is issued for all licensees (individual or corporate qualifying representative) under age 60 as of Oct 1 of the renewal year. Approved courses and providers are listed on the HBLB website. Check with Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board before you rely on it.

When do Alabama general contractor CE hours have to be done?

Residential Home Builder - Limited and Residential Home Builder - Unlimited: Annual; licenses expire December 31. Renewals open Oct 1; timely if received/postmarked by 11:59 PM November 30 (2026 deadline for 2027 license: Nov 30, 2026). Check with Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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