What we found
The Johnson County contractor licensing file downloaded Oct 11, 2026 lists 702 companies holding a Class DE (electrical) contractor license. 563 were active. 131 were listed as “Inactive: Insurance Expired,” and 8 as “Inactive: Uninsured” or “Terminated.”
Status moves quickly. Rechecking the 79 Johnson County license records of compared companies one week after the edition found 1 status change, logged on the company record and on the change log.
The published measure behind this
563 of 702 Johnson County Class DE electrical contractor licenses were active on 2026-10-11; 131 (18.7%) were listed as “Inactive: Insurance Expired.”
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Active | 563 (80.2%) |
| Listed “Inactive: Insurance Expired” | 131 (18.7%) |
| Listed “Inactive: Uninsured” or “Terminated” | 8 |
| Active, Kansas address | 274 |
| Active, Missouri address | 221 |
| Active, other states | 68 |
n = 702 companies with a Class DE license in the county file · measured Oct 11, 2026 · source: Johnson County contractor licensing download · all published measures
Why it matters
In participating Johnson County cities, an active county license is what allows a contractor to pull an electrical permit. An inactive status usually means paperwork, often an insurance certificate, has not been filed with the county.
What this number can’t tell you
- An inactive status is not a finding about workmanship or about the company’s current insurance with other parties.
- The county file covers participating Johnson County cities only; Kansas City, Missouri licenses separately.
- Status can change the same day a certificate is filed.
What to do with it
- Look up the contractor’s county status yourself on the day you sign, and ask who will pull the permit.
- Ask for a current certificate of insurance naming you as the certificate holder.