In Karnataka there are totally 4 classes of civil contractor license, they are Class 4, Class 3,Class 2 & Class 1.
Initially, as a beginner, you can either apply for Class 4 or Class 3 civil contractor License in Karnataka. With Class 4 contractor License, you can take civil contract works of up to 25 lakhs & with Class 3 Contractor License, you can take up civil contract works of up to 1 Crore.
To apply for Civil Contractor License you will need following documents : –
Aadhar Card
Pan Card
GST Registration Certificate
Solvency Certificate from a Nationalized or Scheduled Bank
Notarized Affidavit in prescribed format
5 Passport Size Photos
For Partnership Firms & Companies, documents like Partnership deed, MOA/AOA, Company Pan Card.
Below is an image of PWD Contractor License issued by PWD Department,
Page 1 of Contractor License will contain License Number, Class of License and whether License is a Civil or Electrical or Furnishing License. In the pic above it is a Civil Contractor License .
Page 2 of Contractor License will contain Photo of License Holder, Contractor Name and Address, Whether License is issued to a Proprietor or Partnership Company or Private Limited Company and so on, It will also Contains Registration Date.
Page 3 of Contractor License will contain Validity of license, Technical person engaged for Contractor.
Contractor License will be valid for a period of up to 5 years. After that, you will have to renew your license.
You can also contact 8152999000 to know, how to arrange documents for PWD Contractor License.