Online contractor license testing system
Summary
The board is replacing its residential contractor exam with an online, proctored version. Software integration is the last hurdle; applicants will register, pay online and take a three-hour monitored test. The board still needs to decide retake limits before launch.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Applicants will pay a fee (around $175 was mentioned) each time they take the test.
Contractor applicants get a far more convenient way to take the licensing test.
Applicants unfamiliar with computers may struggle with the download and proctoring setup.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Construction and Roofing Board - Aug 26, 2026
The county is switching to an online, proctored, open-book code test for contractor licenses. Board members will try it first, and a final go-live vote is expected September 23 — after that, approved applicants take the test online instead of on paper.
Construction and Roofing - May 27, 2026
The board is replacing its residential contractor exam with an online, proctored version. Software integration is the last hurdle; applicants will register, pay online and take a three-hour monitored test. The board still needs to decide retake limits before launch.
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