What we found
77 of 87 compared companies (88.5%) appear on Kansas City, Missouri’s licensed electrical contractor list at Class I. 68 (78.2%) hold an active Johnson County Class DE contractor record. 58 (66.7%) show both.
9 companies carry a Johnson County status note such as an expired insurance certificate on the date we downloaded the county file.
The published measure behind this
88.5% of compared companies show a KCMO Class I record and 78.2% an active Johnson County DE record; 66.7% show both.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| KCMO Electrical Contractor Class I | 77 (88.5%) |
| Johnson County Class DE, active | 68 (78.2%) |
| Both records | 58 (66.7%) |
| Neither record shown | 0 (0%) |
| Johnson County status note (e.g. insurance expired) | 9 |
n = 87 compared companies · measured Oct 4, 2026 · source: City of Kansas City, Missouri licensed contractor list; Johnson County contractor licensing download · all published measures
Why it matters
Kansas City, Missouri licenses electrical contractors citywide. Participating Johnson County cities rely on the county’s contractor licensing program instead. A company can be fully licensed for one side of the metro and not the other, which is why each record page shows the specific records found and their dates.
What this number can’t tell you
- A missing record is a research limit, not a finding that a company is unlicensed.
- Other cities and Missouri jurisdictions keep their own requirements, which are not counted here.
- License lists do not show complaints, insurance limits or workmanship.
What to do with it
- Start with your project address, then check the authority that issues permits there.
- Ask the contractor who will pull the permit and which license number they will use.