Alberta - Apply for Residential Building Contractor License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Residential Building Contractor License in person, the applicant has to visit the Residential Protection Program in Municipal Affairs office.
2. Address and contact details of the office can be found in the following Contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for Residential Building Contractor License from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that all the documents in the “Required Documents” section of this page are available.
5. Complete the application as per convenience, attest it with signature and attach the required documents with the application form.
6. Then, submit the application package to the relevant authority at the office. The applicant has to pay 600 dollars as license fees as cash or any of the available payment modes.
7. Upon receipt of the application and all the required information, the Department will proceed to review and assess the submitted information.
8. Within two business weeks, on completion of the review, the office will inform the applicant through phone number or email to collect the License.

Apply online

1. To apply for Residential Building Contractor License online, the applicant has to visit the following Apply online
2. Before that, the applicant has to create a new builder account in the New Home Buyer Protection System by visiting the following Account Request Form
3. Visit the link and select an applicable option to register. Then, complete the Request form by following the on-screen instructions and clicking applicable button.
4. New account requests will be processed within 5 business days and the applicant can log in into the MA (Municipal Affairs) account once after the user details has been provided, by visiting the link provided in the first point.
5. After logging in, the applicant should click “Launch” button and click “Builder profile” button.
6. Then, the applicant should ensure that the builder profile is up-to-date and aligns with the information in the Alberta Corporate Registry.
7. Once checked, the applicant has to access the application form for license by clicking the “Licensing” option.
8. Online application form for the Residential Building Contractor License will be opened. Complete it with all the required details under respective sections.
9. Also, pay 600 dollars as license fees by following the on-screen instructions in the payment page and submit the application by clicking the applicable button.
10. Upon receipt of the application and all the required information, the Department will proceed to review and assess the submitted information.
11. Within two business weeks, on completion of the review, the office will inform the applicant through phone number or email to collect the License.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Applicant’s proof of Identity
• Company’s proof of Registration
• Tax Registration proof
• List and details of staffs employed
• List of equipment’s used
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Residential Protection Program,
Municipal Affairs,
16th Floor, Commerce Place,
10155 - 102 Street,
Edmonton, AB T5J 4L4 Canada
Phone: 780-644-1010 (within Canada and United States)
Toll free: 1-866-421-6929 (within Canada)
Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
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Eligibility

• The applicant must be aware that he/she should personally engage in, arrange for or manage all or substantially all of the new home’s construction.
• The applicant must not have contravened the New Home Buyer Protection Act.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay 600 dollars as license fees as cash or online or by mailing a printed copy of the invoice along with the payment.

Validity

• Licences are valid for one year from the date of issue, unless otherwise specified by the Registrar.

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Processing Time

• The application processing takes two business weeks.

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Instructions

• Builder licence applications are processed within 14 business days. However, it could be longer if a builder fails to provide current and complete information.
• Ensure that the builder profile is up-to-date and aligns with the information in the Alberta Corporate Registry.
• The applicants should complete the application form with all the mandatory details provided with absolute legibility.
• The applicants are advised to attach all the required documents without any insufficiency, to avoid rejections and delay in processing.
• The applicants can also contact the office for obtaining the list of the required documents, in case they have doubts.

Required Information

• Name of the company/applicant
• Operating name of the company
• Physical and mailing address
• Contact number and email address
• Details of the Authorized Representative
• Details of the Chief Executive Officer/Owner
• Contact person details
• List of staffs employed
• Fax number
• Banking details

Need for the Document

• Residential builders in Alberta must possess a Residential Building Contractor License for registering properties and constructing new homes on a personal or commercial basis.

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