Handyman Business Permit Requirements in El Paso, TX

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Texas — No State Handyman License Required

   Texas does not require a general handyman or contractor license for most repair and maintenance work. Trade-specific work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) requires the appropriate TDLR or state board license.

   Official government source

   N/A·N/A

   N/A

   N/A

1. El Paso Development Services — Contractor Registration

   Contractors pulling building permits in El Paso must register annually with the Planning and Inspections Department (One Stop Shop, 811 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901, (915) 212-0104; [email protected]) under City Code sec. 18.02.104.5. General contractors must file a $50,000 blanket construction bond and evidence of $100,000 general liability insurance naming the city. A handyman performing only minor repairs that require no permit does not need contractor registration.

   Official government source

   Confirm current registration fee with the One Stop Shop·1–2 weeks

   Confirm current registration fee with the One Stop Shop

   1–2 weeks

2. El Paso County Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)

   Required if operating under a business name other than your legal personal name. Filed with the El Paso County Clerk.

   Official government source

   $28 (plus $0.50 per additional owner)·Same day to 1 week

   $28 (plus $0.50 per additional owner)

   Same day to 1 week

Official Sources

• City of El Paso — Development Services
• El Paso County Clerk
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

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