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Updated and adopted by Council, April 8, 2024.
Trade Contractors will need to posess a current trade contractor registration with the City of Newcastle. Journeyman are not required to have a contractor registration, but must work under a contractor who is registered with the City of Newcastle.
Registrations are valid January 1st thru December 31st. The initial issued registration is $200.00, and if renewed before February 1st, renewal registration is $100.00. After February 1st, a registration renewal is $200.00.
Refer to Appendix A: Fee Schedule Schedule for Permits, Licensing, and Regulations for all fee information.
For more information, refer to Licenses, Permits, and Certificates.
| Item |
Fee |
Additional Requirements |
| General Contractor |
$200.00 (valid Jan 1 - Dec 31)
$100.00 (If renewed within 30 days of expiration) |
Insurance per Title 11 43-109.2 |
| Mechanical Contractor |
$200.00 (valid Jan 1 - Dec 31)
$100.00 (If renewed within 30 days of expiration) |
Bond and Insurance Requirements per OK CIB |
| Plumbing Contractor |
$200.00 (valid Jan 1 - Dec 31)
$100.00 (If renewed within 30 days of expiration) |
Bond and Insurance Requirements per OK CIB |
| Electrical Contractor |
$200.00 (valid Jan 1 - Dec 31)
$100.00 (If renewed within 30 days of expiration) |
Bond and Insurance Requirements per OK CIB |
| Sign Contractor |
$50.00 (valid Jan 1 - Dec 31) |
$5,000.00 Surety Bond |
| Gas Fitting |
$50.00 (valid Jan 1 - Dec 31) |
$2,000 Bond |