Contractor Registration Application

All contractors performing work in unincorporated Cook County are required to register with the Department of Building & Zoning.

Registration Fees: The initial registration fee is $150.00 per trade. To keep your registration active, there's an annual fee of $75.00 per trade, due by December 31st each year. This is required to maintain your registration with our department.


Select a button below to start your new contractor application.
Hover over the button for additional information on the applications types.

Electrical Contractor Registration

Plumbing Contractor Registration

Contractor Registration (all other trades)

Homeowner Registration

Crane Operator Registration

Already started an application?
Click the button below to check the status of your application.

Check Application Status

Contractors who have recieved a renewal notification can use the button below to renew their registration online.

Begin Contractor Renewal

Or click the button below to check the status of your registration.

Check Your Contractor Registration Status