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The state of Georgia does not license handymen, but must have a contractor’s license to do any work valued at more than $2,500. You also need specialty licenses in things like electrical, HVAC, and plumbing to work in those areas, no matter the value of the project

A handyman in Maryland must have a Home Improvement License to do most repair and home improvement work

Kentucky doesn’t require a state-level handyman license. Each city and county makes its own rules about who can offer home repairs, maintenance, and similar services.

In Washington, you must register as a handyman to do jobs between $500 and $2,000, but you don’t need a handyman license to do smaller jobs.

A handyman in Massachusetts must register with the state to take on jobs in excess of $500 or to earn more than $5,000 a year.

The state of Montana allows handymen to do work valued at $2,500 or less without a license. For anything more, handymen must register with the state.

Missouri only has statewide licenses for electrical work. Handymen are instead regulated by local city and counties.

A handyman in Louisiana can generally do jobs worth up to $7,500 before they need a license, although some cities have their own requirements

In Michigan, a handyman can take on repair jobs under $600 without a license. You need a license for larger jobs or to work in specialty trades