TradeGuardAlabama subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Alabama, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Alabama
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
License required for projects over $50,000
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
General contractors with projects over $50,000 must be licensed by the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors (ASLC). Subs over $50K also need a license.
Alabama is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required as part of ASLC license application
- ASLC: Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors
- ALDOL: Alabama Department of Labor
Summary for Alabama
Alabama requires licensure for general contractors on projects over $50K. Federal OSHA applies.
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Alabama compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Alabama?+
General contractors with projects over $50,000 must be licensed by the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors (ASLC). Subs over $50K also need a license.
Does Alabama follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Alabama is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Alabama?+
Yes. Bond required as part of ASLC license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Alabama agencies before relying on them.