Does a handyman need a license in wisconsin?

To operate your handyman business in Wisconsin, you'll need to obtain a business license. Maintenance personnel licensing requirements in Wisconsin include an initial 12-hour training course taught by an approved course provider. The exam is administered by the course provider. Upon passing the exam, the provider will issue you a certificate of completion that you will present to the state to obtain the license.

Depending on your state, a handyman license allows you to legally perform services such as furniture assembly, interior painting, drywall maintenance and repair, tiling, home improvement, and other minor trade work. You don't need a license to work as a handyman in Michigan, unless you offer services such as masonry, insulation, cladding, or roofing. For example, many homeowners and property managers prefer to use a maintenance service because they respond quickly, have a broader skill set, and often charge less than other specialized trades. The state of West Virginia does not issue a specific maintenance personnel license or have maintenance personnel licensing requirements.

Because there is such a wide range of services that they are considered “manual labor,” most states base their licensing requirements for maintenance personnel on the monetary value of the project. The cost of your handyman license may also change depending on the type of services you want to provide. In this case, maintenance personnel may be required to have a contractor license to perform the work or be subject to maintenance personnel licensing requirements.