The City of Seminole reminds property owners that all contractors are required to be licensed with the city.

The city checks to see if contractors are registered on the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board and have general liability insurance before they can get a city license.

The website www. cib. ok.gov/are-they-licensed is open to the public and can be used by anyone. The city’s list of licensed contractors is posted to its website at www.seminole-oklahoma.net.

Contractors must also get a permit before working within city limits. According to city officials, many people wonder why permits and licenses are needed in the city. Licenses are for the safety of the public. If anyone claims to work on a house and does work that is unsafe, it can become a danger to the residents in the house and possibly the neighborhood around it.

If you have questions about city licenses, contractors, or permits, feel free to contact the community development office at 405-382-4330, ext. 113.

Benefits of hiring only licensed contractors:

If a contractor is licensed, it means that they have a legitimate claim to be a professional in their industry. They are making a legitimate career out of the profession, and are not simply making a quick cash grab.

If a contractor holds a license for construction work, it proves that they have met certain industry standards to acquire the license and that they also maintain those standards when working a contract to uphold their license. Acquiring a license is a costly endeavor for the contractor to achieve and then maintain, which shows their commitment to being certified and legal and ability to obey construction law.