The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues trade licenses to individuals, businesses, and inspectors that do work in Philadelphia.
You can apply for these licenses online or take your application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse. Do not mail applications.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a contractor license or curb setter license. | August 11, 2020 | |
| Engineer license application PDF | Use this application to apply for an engineer license. | July 28, 2020 | |
| Expediter license application PDF | Use this application to apply for an expediters license. | August 11, 2020 | |
| Fire alarm systems inspector license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a fire alarm inspector’s license. | July 28, 2020 | |
| Fire suppression systems contractor license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a fire suppression systems contractor license. | August 11, 2020 | |
| Fire suppression systems worerk or apprentice license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a fire suppression systems apprentice license and fire suppression systems worker license. | July 28, 2020 | |
| Home inspector license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a home inspectors license. | August 11, 2020 | |
| Plumbing license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a master plumbers license, a journeyman plumber license, or a plumber apprentice license. | July 28, 2020 | |
| Sheet metal technician license or apprentice license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a sheet metal technician license and sheet metal apprentice license. | July 28, 2020 |