Yes you can-- you don't have to tell your clients about your past if it is not relevant to your business ownership.
no
To become a licensed contractor for the state of Oregon you must first have a 2 year degree. Secondly you must pass a state test that is required to get your license.
you dont
Your state government will have a contractor license bureau. In order to become a licensed contractor you have to meet the state board's requirements. For specifics you'd have find their website.
no
To find out if a contractor is licensed, you can contact your state's licensing board or visit their website to verify the contractor's license status. You can also ask the contractor to provide their license number and then verify it with the licensing board. It is important to ensure that the contractor is properly licensed before hiring them for any work.
employer is going to 1099 me. I am not a licensed contractor, will this affect me?
Yes and No. No you don't need a licensed contractor if you are only doing minor repairs like painting a room or putting in new carpet you don't need a licensed contractor to make the repairs.
Licensed contractor.
In the construction world, RMO stands for "responsible managing officer." In order to become a licensed contractor you need to be or hire a RMO.
To verify if a contractor is licensed, you can check with your state's licensing board or department of consumer affairs. They typically have online databases where you can search for the contractor's license status. You can also ask the contractor to provide their license number and then verify it with the appropriate licensing authority.
You can have a licensed contractor to do fence repair if you dont feel that you will do a good job at repairing it yourself. Something like that is something that seems pretty easy to do.