Electrical Contractor Permit Requirements in Overland Park, KS

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

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   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Kansas Department of Revenue — Retailer's Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in Kansas. Kansas charges a 6.5% state sales tax; local jurisdictions may impose additional taxes. Register with the Kansas Department of Revenue.

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   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Johnson County Contractor Licensing — Class DE Electrical Contractor License

   Kansas has no statewide electrical contractor license and the Kansas Department of Labor does not license this trade. For work in Overland Park, an electrical contractor needs Johnson County's Class DE license, which covers electrical services only. The company must designate a Qualifying Individual who meets the education or examination requirement, and supply general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage or a notarized waiver, and a Kansas Certificate of Good Standing if not a sole proprietor.

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   $100 application fee plus $225 per license type — $325 total for a Class DE license. Renewal is $225 per license type, with a $75 late fee after February 1.·Licenses run one year. The county publishes no processing time and does not accept new license applications online — they must be delivered in person or by mail.

   $100 application fee plus $225 per license type — $325 total for a Class DE license. Renewal is $225 per license type, with a $75 late fee after February 1.

   Licenses run one year. The county publishes no processing time and does not accept new license applications online — they must be delivered in person or by mail.

2. City of Overland Park - No General Business License (Specialty Licenses Only)

   Overland Park does not require a general business license or Certificate of Occupancy renewal for most businesses. The City Clerk's office administers a small set of specialty licenses (massage therapist/establishment, pawnbroker, precious metal dealer, taxi/limo/car service, transient merchant) for businesses that fall into those categories; a Certificate of Occupancy is a one-time requirement tied to the space, not an annual business license.

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   $0 general license (specialty licenses only, fees vary by license type)·not applicable unless a specialty license applies

   $0 general license (specialty licenses only, fees vary by license type)

   not applicable unless a specialty license applies

3. Overland Park Electrical Permit (per project)

   An electrical permit must be obtained from the City of Overland Park for each electrical project, with a final inspection on completion. Overland Park administers building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and inspections directly — Johnson County has no permitting jurisdiction inside city limits. The permit can only be pulled by a company holding a Johnson County Class 'DE' Electrical Contractor License, which entitles the holder to perform electric services only; Johnson County Contractor Licensing issues that credential and Kansas has no statewide electrical licence.

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   Overland Park sets permit fees by its published permit fee schedule based on the scope and valuation of the work rather than a flat range; City Hall quotes current amounts at 913-895-6000. The Johnson County Class DE licence itself is $100 application plus $225 per licence type, renewing at $225 with a $75 late fee after February 1.·Overland Park does not publish a permit turnaround; simple electrical permits are typically issued quickly while work requiring plan review takes longer. Johnson County warns that incomplete licence applications delay processing, so get licensed before bidding.

   Overland Park sets permit fees by its published permit fee schedule based on the scope and valuation of the work rather than a flat range; City Hall quotes current amounts at 913-895-6000. The Johnson County Class DE licence itself is $100 application plus $225 per licence type, renewing at $225 with a $75 late fee after February 1.

   Overland Park does not publish a permit turnaround; simple electrical permits are typically issued quickly while work requiring plan review takes longer. Johnson County warns that incomplete licence applications delay processing, so get licensed before bidding.

Official Sources

• Kansas Department of Labor — Electrical Contractor License
• City of Overland Park Planning and Development Services

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