The Electronic Safety and Licensing Application (eSLA) is now live for Dwelling Contractor Restricted. Public Lookup is also live for this program in eSLA.
Every first-time eSLA user must create a new account by clicking one of the two options under the "New Users" heading on the left. Once you have created your account, you will be able to log in under the "Existing Users" heading on the right. Visit esla.wi.gov to get started.
License Information
Per
Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.31, no person may obtain a building permit for a one- and two-family dwelling unless the person complies with all of the following, except as provided under
Wis. Stats. § 101.654(1)(b) and
(1)(c)(2):
- Holds a Dwelling Contractor certification or a Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification issued by the Department;
- Holds or engages, as an employee, a person who holds a certification issued by the Department as a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier.
Per
Wis. Stats. § 101.654(2m), if an applicant wishes to use a bond of less than $25,000, the applicant shall agree not to perform any work on a dwelling for which the estimated cost of completion is greater than the amount of the bond.

Dwelling Contractor Restricted Online Application via
eSLA
Application for Licensure
For a Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification that has been expired more than 1 year please submit an application, supporting documentation and fee for reinstatement.
Form | Description |
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3098 | Application for Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification |
3073 | Fax Payment Form |
Reinstate a Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification that has been Expired more than 1 Year
Submit an application, supporting documentation and fee:
- Application for Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification (Form #3098)
- $65.00 total fee ($15.00 application fee, $25.00 credential fee, and $25.00 late renewal fee)