Do you need a license to be a carpenter in Alabama?

In short

Alabama has no carpenter license, but contracting work above set dollar amounts needs a state license. Residential jobs over $10,000 fall under the Home Builders Licensure Board, and that license also covers home improvement work. Commercial and public projects of $50,000 or more need a license from the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors, where general contractors also submit a financial statement. Both paths require an exam, and licenses renew every year. Cities do not add a separate license on top of the state one. Apprenticeship programs register through the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, the state's apprenticeship agency. Check the board that matches your job type before you bid.