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. | December 1, 2020 | |
| Demolition contractor license – information sheet PDF | This information sheet provides requirement details to obtain a demolition contractor license. | December 1, 2020 | |
| Electrical contractor license application PDF | Use this application to apply for an electrical contractor license or an electrical inspector license. | December 1, 2020 | |
| Electrical contractor license – information sheet PDF | This information sheet provides details of the requirements to obtain an electrical contractor or inspector license. | December 1, 2020 | |
| Electrical inspection agency license – information sheet PDF | This information sheet provides details on the requirements to obtain an electrical inspection agency license. | December 1, 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. | December 1, 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. | December 1, 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 improvement contractor registration – information sheet PDF | This information sheet provides detail requirements to obtain a home improvement contractor registration. | December 1, 2020 | |
| Home inspector license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a home inspectors license. | December 1, 2020 | |
| Plumbing license application PDF | Use this application to apply for a master plumber license, a journeyman plumber license or an apprentice plumber license. | December 1, 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 |