Become a Registered Contractor for St. Louis Tornado Recovery

To help residents quickly verify that your business is licensed, certified, and insured, we highly encourage all contractors interested in working in the tornado-impacted area of the City of St. Louis to register online through the STL Recovers Contractor Registration Portal. The City will verify contractors’ licenses, insurance and certifications and provide them with a placard that allows residents to easily access those records and make informed decisions about who to hire for their tornado damage projects.

The City may also contact you regarding opportunities to work on City relief efforts.

The following project types will be available: 

• General Contractor
• Roof Tarping
• Window & Door Board-Up
• Minor Structural Stabilization
• Cleanup & Debris Removal
• Arborist / Tree Services
• Mold Remediation
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Asbestos Abatement
• Demolition
• Roofing
• Tuckpointing

Assemble Information

Before submitting your information to the contractor registration portal, please ensure you have the following information ready:

• Name and address of your business
• Your name and contact information
• A copy of your City of St. Louis business license (you may apply for one if you don't have one already)
• Certificate of liability Insurance and its expiration date
• Certificates of worker's compensation and auto liability insurance, if applicable
• Any relevant trade certificates
• Which projects you would like to work on and a description of your experience in each area

Terms and Conditions

When you submit your application, you will need to agree to the following:

• To maintain a copy of registration placard on-site while working in the impacted area and allow any interested parties to view the placard and scan the QR code within
• Not to share or falsify the placard
• Perform quality work in-full and per terms of contract
• Apply for permits when required, per the City of St. Louis
• Maintain City business license, insurance and/or appropriate certification(s) if applicable

Use the begin online button to apply.

Begin online

• After registration, you will receive an email with your STL Recovers Registered Contractor Placard.
• The placard will be conditional until documents have been reviewed and verified.
• Once documents have been verified, you will be emailed a final placard.
• Both versions of placards will feature a QR code that links to a contractor profile page where documentation will be made publicly available.
• You will need to maintain a copy of the registration placard on-site while working in the impacted area and allow any interested parties to view the placard and scan the QR code.

A publicly viewable contractor registry will be forthcoming after contractors have had an opportunity to submit.

Disclaimer: Please note that the City does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this contractor registry, and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outdated data. Inclusion on this list does not imply City endorsement or approval of your services. As a contractor, you are responsible for maintaining your qualifications and ensuring your information is current. By registering and being listed, you acknowledge that the City may update or revise the data periodically and that the City is not liable for any issues that result from how the information is used.