Required Documentation for Business Licenses - Contractor

Required Documentation for a New Business

  1. Commercial Zoning Approval Form (only if business is located in Lee's Summit) or Home Occupation Zoning Approval Form (if business is located in Lee's Summit and operated out of a home)
  2. General Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance (or a notarized Affidavit of Exemption Form if no employees)
    • Insurance requirement is $300,000 General Liability, $300,000 Property Damage and $100,000 Contractual coverage
    • The City of Lee's Summit must be listed as the certificate holder (name and address)
  3. Proof of Master Certification
    • The City accepts proof of Master/Craftsman's License including but not limited to Independence, MO and Johnson County, KS
    • OR a score of 70% or higher on the Prometric, ICC Contractor, or equivalent exam
    • OR a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction science from an accredited college or university
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Required Documentation for Renewals

  1. Renewal form completed and signed
  2. General Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance (or a notarized Affidavit of Exemption Form if no employees)
    • Insurance requirement is $300,000 General Liability, $300,000 Property Damage and $100,000 Contractual coverage
    • The City of Lee's Summit must be listed as the certificate holder (name and address)
  3. Eight hour of continuing education credits (within the past 12 months) OR an additional $100 renewal fee will be applied for failure to complete required continuing education
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Required Documentation for Contractor Other

(contractors performing roofing, painting, insulation, guttering, door/window replacement, lawn irrigation, and other similar work)

Required Documentation for a New Business (Contractor Other)

  1. Application completed and signed
  2. Zoning Approval Form (only if business is located in Lee's Summit) or Home Occupation Zoning Approval Form (if business is located in Lee's Summit and operated out of a home)
  3. Workers Compensation Insurance (the City of Lee's Summit must be listed as the certificate holder – name & address) OR a notarized Affidavit of Exemption Form (if no employees)

Required Documentation for Renewals (Contractor Other)

  1. Renewal form completed and signed
  2. Workers Compensation Insurance (the City of Lee's Summit must be listed as the certificate holder – name & address) OR a notarized Affidavit of Exemption Form (if no employees)
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Class Descriptions - Contractor Class A, B, C or D

Contractor Class A, B, C or D (General, Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical)

  • Class A - General Contractor. A General Contractor License shall entitle the holder thereof to construct, remodel, demolish or repair any structure. Said contractor shall not engage in any mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, or electrical services unless also properly licensed as a Class D Contractor.
  • Class B – Building Contractor. A Building Contractor License shall entitle the holder thereof to construct, remodel, demolish or repair all structures not exceeding three stories in height. A Class B License shall also entitle the license holder to perform non-structural remodeling, tenant finish, and repairs of all structures. Said contractor shall not engage in any mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, or electrical services unless also properly licensed as a Class D Contractor.
  • Class C – Residential Contractor. A Class C License shall entitle the holder thereof to construct, remodel, demolish or repair any single family, duplex, or townhouse structure and buildings accessory thereto. Said contractor shall not engage in any mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, or electrical services unless also properly licensed as a Class D Contractor.
  • Class D – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Contractors. A Class D License shall entitle the holder thereof to perform mechanical (HVAC) services, plumbing services, or electrical contractor services. Said contractors shall be specifically licensed for each trade in which they desire to perform work and shall not engage in any work entitled by Class A, Class B, or Class C contracting services unless also properly licensed to perform said work.

Contractors performing roofing, painting, insulation, guttering, door/window replacement, lawn irrigation, and other similar work should be licensed as "Contractor Other". If you are unsure as to whether or not your business requires a Class A, B, C or D contractor license, please contact Development Services (816.969.1200).

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