| Alabama — General Contractor Alabama General Contractor License (prime or subcontractor) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No current ALBGC continuing-education requirement was identified in the reviewed primary materials.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Prime licenses renew annually on the Board-assigned renewal date. ALBGC materials allow a limited financial-information extension in specified circumstances; confirm the current renewal form and deadlines directly with the Board.
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| Alabama — Electrician Alabama Electrical Contractor License (also called Master Electrician) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Electrical contractors must obtain 14 continuing-education hours every two years under Ala. Admin. Code 303-X-3-.04. Confirm Board-approved providers and reporting details before enrolling.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 per year, up to five years, for Electrical Contractor late renewal according to AECB’s current fee page.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew before the last day of the quarter in which the license was issued. AECB lists $150 annual electrical-contractor renewal and separate inactive/reinstatement fees.
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| Alabama — Plumber Alabama Master Plumber Certification and Company Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $175 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Master- and Journeyman-Plumber-only certificate holders need four hours of plumbing continuing education or business/compliance courses. Combined plumbing and gas holders need four hours total: two plumbing and two gas-fitting hours.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- The late annual Master certificate renewal penalty is $175.
- Maintenance notes
- PGFB lists a $175 annual Master certificate renewal fee and a separate $25 annual business-registration renewal fee.
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| Alabama — HVAC Alabama Certified Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified contractors complete at least four Board-approved CE hours annually. Up to four excess hours from a year may carry to the following renewal year; first-year certificate holders are exempt, and the 65-and-over exemption applies only to inactive contractors.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A certification not renewed by December 31 lapses. A $250 late fee applies during the following calendar year; after one year lapsed, the certificate is expired and the person must again pass the prelicensure examination before applying as new.
- Maintenance notes
- Proof of CE is due before November 1 annually. Active HVAC certificates renew by December 31; the Board’s current active renewal fee is $220.
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| Alabama — Roofing Alabama Residential Roofer and Commercial Contractor License Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HBLB states that all licensees must complete six hours of continuing education before a renewal license can be issued, subject to its current exceptions (including the first-renewal and age provisions in current guidance). AGCB requirements are separate.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- HBLB’s 2026 roofer instructions list a $50 late fee for applications postmarked after November 30; use current HBLB instructions for the relevant license year.
- Maintenance notes
- HBLB roofer licenses expire December 31 and renew annually. AGCB’s current prime renewal fee is $200; it assesses a $50 late penalty when renewal is more than 90 days after expiration.
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| Alabama — Painting Alabama Painting Contractor — HBLB, AGCB, Local and Lead-Renovation Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AGCB renewal requirements are route-specific. HBLB requires six hours of continuing education before issuing a renewal license unless an HBLB exception applies. Confirm the current requirements for the license held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- AGCB’s current prime renewal fee is $200 and a $50 late penalty applies when renewal is more than 90 days after expiry. HBLB and lead-renovation renewals follow their own current schedules.
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| Alabama — Landscaping Alabama Horticulture Professional Services License (When Applicable) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $175 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Maintain the certified operator’s ADAI status; confirm category-specific recertification requirements directly with ADAI.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- ADAI states that the Horticulture Professional Services business-license period begins October 1 and expires September 30 each calendar year.
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| Alabama — Masonry Alabama Masonry Contractor — AL General Contractors Board Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The ALBGC materials reviewed do not state a general masonry continuing-education requirement. Separate local or specialty credentials may have their own rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Prime renewal is currently $200 and subcontractor renewal is $100. Follow the Board-assigned renewal month and current financial-statement and insurance instructions; late or incomplete submissions can affect active status.
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| Alabama — Concrete Contractor Alabama Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- ALBGC prime renewal is currently $200 and subcontractor renewal $100; Home Builders renewal is separate. Confirm the actual credential before renewing.
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| Alabama — Carpentry Alabama Carpentry Contractor Licensing Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HBLB and AGCB requirements are route-specific. Do not assume a single carpentry CE requirement; review the current renewal materials for the license actually held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HBLB licenses and AGCB licenses renew under separate schedules. AGCB’s current prime renewal fee is $200; use current HBLB renewal instructions for its license type and fee.
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| Alabama — Solar Alabama Solar Contractor Licensing Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AECB states that electrical contractors need 14 CEU every odd year to renew. Its rules describe the 14 hours as completed during the two-year educational period before renewal and provide current exemptions, including the first-year exemption.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- AECB lists a $50 late electrical-contractor renewal fee per year, up to five years.
- Maintenance notes
- The electrical-contractor renewal fee is $150 annually. Any HBLB or AGCB credential used on the project has a separate renewal process.
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| Alabama — Low Voltage Alabama Electrical Contractor license and AESBL electronic-security license, as applicable | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AECB contractors need 14 approved hours every two years; AESBL requires the credential-specific continuing education set by its Board. Confirm current AESBL fees and deadline in the renewal packet.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- AECB licenses have annual renewal dates set by the Board; AESBL applications and renewals follow the Board's annual form cycle.
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| Alabama — Fire Sprinkler Alabama State Fire Marshal Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor Permit | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed sprinkler statute and permit-fee regulation do not state a fixed annual continuing-education requirement. Maintain the certificate holder's required qualification and check the current renewal application.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The permit expires September 30 each year. Renewal must be filed at least 30 days earlier; a nonrenewed permit is void and requires a new application and initial fee.
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| Alabama — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 15 hours of approved continuing education per year; proof must be retained for three years and is subject to random audit (Ala. Admin. Code 355-17-1-.08).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late fee amount is specified; renewal applications must be filed by November 1 of the year preceding the license year, and late applications may be rejected at the Director's discretion.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses are valid only for the calendar year issued and expire December 31; renewed terms run one year beginning January 1. Renewing inspectors must demonstrate continued compliance with the threshold qualification and the insurance requirement. A renewing inspector may earn up to two $50 fee credits per year by training a new inspector who becomes Alabama-licensed (Rule 355-17-1-.08(2)(e); 355-17-1-.13).
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| Alabama — Pool Contractor General Contractor License - Swimming Pools (SP) classification (Commercial Swimming Pool Contractor) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the Board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not published (unconfirmed). Note that if the license is not renewed within one year of its expiration date, a new application must be filed and the trade examination(s) retaken.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal is staggered by the first letter of the company/licensee name, with renewal months running March through December. Renewal forms are available online only and should not be submitted more than 45 days before expiration. Subcontractor renewal is $100 per year.
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| Alabama — Handyman Handyman / Minor-Work Exemption (Home Builders Licensure Board $10,000 residential threshold) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Not confirmed on the Board's official pages.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 for renewals submitted December 1–31; a $350 reinstatement fee applies after December 31 in addition to the $250 annual fee.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal figures apply only to the optional Home Builders Licensure Board license, which expires December 31 each year (on-time renewals confirmed by 11:59 PM November 30). No renewal applies to unlicensed below-threshold handyman work.
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| Alabama — Pest Control Structural Professional Services License (business), paired with an individual Commercial Applicator certification as Certified Operator | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $175 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Affiliated / ACES-aligned sources report that individual commercial applicators must earn 30 recertification (CE) points per 3-year cycle to renew — up to 10 of the 30 via distance learning (4 hours = 10 points) — that holding multiple categories still requires only 30 points total, and that applicators who do not obtain the required points must pass a recertification exam before renewing. These CE totals and the 3-year cycle were NOT located on any official ADAI page or administrative-code section during verification; treat them as unverified and confirm directly with ADAI.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on the official pages reviewed.
- Maintenance notes
- The business Structural Professional Services license is renewed annually on the confirmed Oct 1 - Sep 30 license year at the same fee schedule ($175 main office plus $100 per category). The individual certification recertification cycle (reportedly a 3-year cycle renewed by the 28th of the original issue month) is unverified against any official source. The individual renewal fee was not confirmed.
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| Alaska — General Contractor Alaska General Contractor Registration with Residential Endorsement | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $350 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited contractor materials do not state a general continuing-education renewal requirement. Confirm the current renewal form before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor registrations and residential endorsements now expire September 30 of even-numbered years.
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| Alaska — Electrician Alaska Electrician Journeyman Certificate of Fitness and Electrical Administrator License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Electrician Journeyman renewal requires 16 hours in the preceding 24 months, with at least eight hours on significant NEC changes or updates and no more than eight industry-related hours.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew within two years after expiration. Confirm separate Electrical Administrator and contractor-renewal obligations in their current CBPL forms.
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| Alaska — Plumber Alaska Plumber Journeyman Certificate of Fitness | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete 16 hours within the preceding 24 months. At least eight hours must address significant changes or updates to the Uniform Plumbing Code; no more than eight hours may be industry related.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Renew within two years of expiration. More than 90 days but less than two years after expiration requires reapplication and a $50 reapplication fee; after two years, DOLWD requires reapplication and retesting.
- Maintenance notes
- This COF is separate from contractor-business renewal. Mechanical Contractor registrations have their own insurance, bond, and even-year September 30 renewal cycle.
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| Alaska — HVAC Alaska Mechanical Administrator License (HVAC Categories) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- During the concluding licensing period, document at least one approved eight-hour workshop or equivalent approved study covering the applicable code. This is waived for a licensee who passed an appropriate code/standards-based licensing examination during that same period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Use the current Commerce renewal application and fee schedule. Mechanical Administrator and contractor-registration reinstatement rules are separate; do not assume the old DOL COF late rules apply.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew the individual Mechanical Administrator and the business Mechanical Contractor registration separately. Contractor registrations have a current even-year September 30 expiration cycle.
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| Alaska — Roofing Alaska Roofing — Specialty Contractor Registration Path | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited Specialty Contractor materials do not state a general roofing continuing-education requirement. Use the current renewal application for any current requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current Specialty Contractor application states registrations are issued for two years and expire December 31 of even-numbered years, with a limited late-cycle exception. Keep bond and insurance current.
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| Alaska — Painting Alaska Painting Specialty Contractor Registration Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general painting-specialty CE requirement was substantiated.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Specialty Contractor registrations follow the September 30 even-numbered-year cycle after CBPL’s renewal transition. Maintain bond and insurance continuously.
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| Alaska — Landscaping Alaska Landscaping — Conditional Contractor Registration and Pesticide Certification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DEC certification duration is one, two, or three years based on examination scores; use DEC’s current renewal or recertification process. Contractor and business-license renewals are separate.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The $25 figure is the DEC applicator certification/annual renewal or recertification fee, not a general landscaping-license renewal. Confirm individual contractor and business license dates in My License.
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| Alaska — Masonry Alaska Specialty Contractor (Masonry) — DCBPL Construction Contractors Section | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Alaska specialty contractor registrations expire December 31 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date. Late renewal incurs a $100 penalty.
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| Alaska — Concrete Contractor Alaska Concrete Contractor — Specialty Contractor Registration — Concrete and Paving Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm the current DCBPL specialty-contractor renewal schedule and fee.
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| Alaska — Carpentry Alaska Specialty Contractor (Carpentry) — Construction Contractor Endorsement | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight hours of approved cold-climate continuing education per renewal cycle for Residential Endorsement holders. None for base Specialty endorsement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Biennial renewal on December 31 of even years. Lapsed licenses must reapply from scratch after one year.
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| Alaska — Solar Alaska Solar PV — Electrical Contractor and Electrical Administrator Path | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use the current Electrical Administrator category requirements and contractor renewal instructions. The cited sources do not support the former universal 16-hour solar renewal claim.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Administrator and contractor renewals are separate. Confirm exact renewal dates, fees, and continuing-competency requirements in My License for each credential.
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| Alaska — Low Voltage Alaska Low Voltage Alarm or Signaling Device Contractor Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general CBPL low-voltage-specialty CE requirement was substantiated. Follow Mechanical Inspection requirements for any individual electrical certificate.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the Specialty Contractor registration, bond, insurance, and any required electrical credentials. CBPL registrations follow the September 30 even-numbered-year cycle after the renewal transition.
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| Alaska — Fire Sprinkler Alaska Fire Sprinkler Contractor Requirements — Mechanical Contractor and Fire-System Class Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use Commerce’s current Mechanical Contractor and Mechanical Administrator renewal instructions and the Fire Marshal’s current fire-system-class requirements. Do not assume a state CE rule or NICET lapse consequence that is not stated in the applicable program materials.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commerce says general, residential, specialty, mechanical, and handyman contractor licenses expire September 30 of even-numbered years. Fire-system class and project-permit terms should be confirmed with the State Fire Marshal.
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| Alaska — Home Inspector Registered Home Inspector (certificate of registration; Registered Associate Home Inspector available) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 8 contact hours of approved continuing competency activities per biennial licensing period (12 AAC 22.300). For a first renewal the requirement is prorated to 4 contact hours per complete calendar year the registration was held; a registrant who held the registration for less than one complete calendar year is exempt for that renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed in the record; confirm any late or reinstatement fee with CBPL before a lapse, as it is unlawful to perform inspections after a registration lapses.
- Maintenance notes
- Registrations are issued for a two-year term and expire June 30 of even-numbered years regardless of issuance date. A prorated $125 renewal applies to registrations first issued mid-cycle (per form 08-4312, single-sourced).
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| Alaska — Pool Contractor Alaska Construction Contractor Registration — Specialty Contractor (or General Contractor); no pool-specific classification | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for the Specialty or General Contractor registration. (Residential Contractor Endorsement holders must complete approved continuing-competency coursework each renewal cycle — not applicable to pool/spa construction.)
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed from an official source; confirm the current late/penalty fee with DCCED before relying on it.
- Maintenance notes
- Biennial cycle. Effective 10/1/2023 the Division realigned renewal dates so General, Residential, Specialty, Mechanical, and Handyman registrations expire on 9/30 of even-numbered years regardless of issue date (next common expiration 9/30/2026). Bond and insurance must be kept continuously in effect through each renewal.
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| Alaska — Handyman Handyman Contractor Registration (Construction Contractor — Handyman, projects $10,000 or less; AS 08.18.071(b)(4) / 12 AAC 21.700) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for the handyman/general class. Only residential-endorsed contractors carry continuing-education/course obligations, which do not apply to handyman-class registrants.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed
- Maintenance notes
- Registration is biennial at a $250 certificate-of-registration and enforcement-support fee (12 AAC 02.180). The surety bond and general liability insurance must remain continuously in effect, and submitted bond/insurance documents must be dated within 30 days of receipt by the division.
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| Alaska — Pest Control Certified Pesticide Applicator (Commercial), Structural Pest Control Category | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertification by continuing education requires at least 12 DEC-approved Continuing Education Units completed before the current certification expires (18 AAC 90.310(a)); the CEU recertification is then valid for three years. Alternatively, an applicator may recertify by re-taking the Core and Category exams. Up to 6 CEUs can be earned at the annual Alaska Certified Applicator Conference (Cooperative Extension Service), with additional CEUs available via approved online courses. A currently certified applicator who fails the Core Exam loses certification.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed. If certification has already expired, recertification must be by exam rather than by CEUs.
- Maintenance notes
- Certification is capped at up to three years (18 AAC 90.305(e)). DEC web pages describe an initial term of 1, 2, or 3 years keyed to exam scores, but that score-to-term mapping is not in the regulation and should be treated as unverified administrative practice; confirm the term on the issued certificate. Recertification also requires re-submitting proof of liability insurance unless exempt as a designated private applicator or a government or school employee.
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| Arizona — General Contractor Arizona General Contractor (B, B-1, B-2, B-3, KA, KB-1, or KB-2) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Arizona contractor licenses renew every two years. Bond and workers compensation must remain in force throughout the cycle.
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| Arizona — Electrician Arizona Electrical Contractor (C-11, R-11, or CR-11) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Arizona electrical contractor licenses renew every two years.
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| Arizona — Plumber Arizona Plumbing Contractor — C-37 Commercial / CR-37 Dual / Residential Plumbing Classifications | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- ROC’s current contractor renewal checklist does not list continuing education for C-37/CR-37 plumbing licenses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The structured $480 fee is the current commercial-specialty renewal license fee. Renewal amounts differ for residential and dual classifications because they include the Residential Recovery Fund assessment. If a license is not renewed, it is suspended the next business day after the renewal date; it may be reactivated within one year by filing the renewal materials and paying the renewal fee plus $50.
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| Arizona — HVAC Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (C-39, R-39R, or CR-39) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Arizona HVAC contractor licenses renew every two years.
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| Arizona — Roofing Arizona ROC R-42 / C-42 / CR-42 Roofing Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $650 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for the roofing classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Listed two-year renewal totals are $480 for C-42, $540 for R-42, and $650 for CR-42; the residential and dual totals include the Recovery Fund assessment. Keep the required bond in force.
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| Arizona — Painting Arizona Painting and Wall Covering Contractor (C-34, R-34, or CR-34) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these painting classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew every two years and keep the required bond or cash deposit in force. Current listed renewal fees: C-34 $480, R-34 $540, and CR-34 $650.
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| Arizona — Landscaping Arizona Hardscaping and Irrigation Systems Contractor (C-21, R-21, or CR-21) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for C-21/R-21/CR-21.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew every two years and maintain the required bond/cash deposit. Listed renewal fees are C-21 $480, R-21 $540, and CR-21 $650.
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| Arizona — Masonry Arizona Masonry Contractor (C-31, R-31, or CR-31) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these masonry classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew every two years and keep the required bond or cash deposit in force. Current listed renewal fees are C-31 $480, R-31 $540, and CR-31 $650.
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| Arizona — Concrete Contractor Arizona Concrete Contractor License — Arizona Registrar of Contractors (C-9 / R-9 / CR-9) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $650 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew every 2 years and keep the bond in force. Listed renewal totals are $480 for C-9, $540 for R-9, and $650 for CR-9; the residential and dual totals include the Recovery Fund assessment.
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| Arizona — Carpentry Arizona Carpentry Contractor (C-7, R-7, or CR-7) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these carpentry classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew every two years and keep the required bond or cash deposit in force. Listed renewal fees are C-7 $480, R-7 $540, and CR-7 $650.
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| Arizona — Solar Arizona C-11 Electrical Contractor with Solar Qualification (Commercial PV) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- ROC’s renewal checklist focuses on an active, adequate bond and workers’ compensation policy information or an applicable exemption; it does not list continuing education as a C-11 renewal item.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 if reactivating and renewing within one year after a license is suspended for failure to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- A license suspended for failure to renew for more than one year requires a new license application. Keep the required bond in force for renewal.
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| Arizona — Low Voltage Arizona Low Voltage Communication Systems Contractor — C-67 Commercial / R-67 Residential / CR-67 Dual | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- ROC’s current contractor renewal checklist does not list continuing education for C/R/CR-67 licenses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The structured $480 fee is the current commercial-specialty renewal license fee. Renewal amounts differ for residential and dual classifications because they include the Residential Recovery Fund assessment. If a license is not renewed, it is suspended the next business day after the renewal date; it may be reactivated within one year by filing the renewal materials and paying the renewal fee plus $50.
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| Arizona — Fire Sprinkler Arizona C-16 Fire Protection Systems Contractor (Commercial) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $480 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- ROC’s renewal checklist focuses on an active, adequate bond and workers’ compensation policy information or an applicable exemption; it does not list continuing education as a C-16 renewal item.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 if reactivating and renewing within one year after a license is suspended for failure to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- A license suspended for failure to renew for more than one year requires a new license application. Keep the required bond in force for renewal.
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| Arizona — Home Inspector Arizona Certified Home Inspector | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- BTR’s current home-inspector materials do not list a continuing-education hour requirement for annual renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $16.66 for each year or fraction of a year of delinquency (one-sixth of the current $100 renewal fee).
- Maintenance notes
- Certification is invalid after expiration unless renewed. The Board will not renew without financial assurance in force. A certificate invalid for at least one renewal period is canceled and the person must apply as a new candidate under A.R.S. §32-127.
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| Arizona — Pool Contractor Arizona Swimming Pool Contractor (A-9/A-19, B-5/B-6, or KA-5/KA-6) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $590 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these pool classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license renews every two years. Keep the required bond or cash deposit in force. B-5/B-6 listed renewal total is $590; A-9/A-19 is $580; KA-5/KA-6 is $750, based on the current ROC fee table.
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| Arizona — Handyman Arizona Casual or Minor Work Exemption (A.R.S. §32-1121(A)(14)) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for the exemption.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable.
- Maintenance notes
- No credential is issued and there is nothing to renew.
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| Arizona — Pest Control Arizona Pest Management Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $185 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Mandatory continuing education applies to Certified and Qualified Applicator credentials. PMD’s current directory does not state the exact hours; verify the current category and renewal-period requirement before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For a one-year PMD Business License, the current directory lists $18.50 after May 31 plus $15 per month after June 30, capped at $165.
- Maintenance notes
- Business and applicator credentials expire May 31. PMD offers two-year renewal options, including $333 for a two-year Business License. The Business License is automatically suspended if proof of financial security expires.
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| Arkansas — General Contractor Arkansas Commercial Contractor / Residential Builder / Residential Remodeler | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No universal contractor continuing-education requirement was substantiated in the current materials reviewed for these three general-contractor paths.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial renewals filed on time carry a $50 fee under 17 CAR § 255-203. Residential fees differ by classification; timely residential-builder renewal is $50 and timely residential-remodeler renewal is $25 for entities not otherwise licensed by the Board.
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| Arkansas — Electrician Arkansas Master Electrician / Journeyman Electrician | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Master and Journeyman licensees must complete at least eight hours of Board-approved NEC-related instruction for each NEC cycle before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Within 36 months after expiry: the renewal fees plus one year of renewal fee and $10 for each calendar month late, plus outstanding penalties. After 36 months: renewal fee plus a $1,000 penalty.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses can be renewed for one, two, or three years depending on the point in the NEC cycle. The renewal rate is $50 per year for Master and $25 per year for Journeyman; the fee field above reflects the Master credential.
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| Arkansas — Plumber Arkansas Master Plumber and Journeyman Plumber License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Master/Journeyman plumbing rules reviewed for this guide do not establish the former blanket six-hour continuing-education requirement. Check ADH’s current renewal notice for the exact credential and any changed requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Current 2026 instructions require payment of all fines, late fees, and license fees for reinstatement. A license expired or deferred for more than five years requires Committee approval and may require re-examination.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyman annual fee is $75; Master annual fee is $200. Both expire December 31.
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| Arkansas — HVAC Arkansas HVACR Class A and Class B Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HVACR license renews without at least eight hours of Board-approved continuing education during the current International Mechanical Code cycle. Complete the hours before the final year of the cycle; failure suspends the class-holder license until the Board receives verifiable completion.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A late fee of $10 per month applies to reinstatement. An applicant delinquent more than three years must take the prescribed examination, in addition to paying current and past-due fees, late fees, and applicable penalties.
- Maintenance notes
- Class A annual fee is $200; Class B annual fee is $150. Confirm the current expiration date and renewal notice with the Board.
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| Arkansas — Roofing Arkansas Residential Roofer Registration / Commercial Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No universal roofing continuing-education requirement was substantiated in the current ACLB materials reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- ACLB’s renewal page states that registrations expire on their expiration date and provides the renewal process. Commercial timely renewal is $50 under 17 CAR § 255-203; confirm the fee for the exact residential registration or license.
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| Arkansas — Painting Arkansas Home Improvement License / Commercial Contractor — Painting, Wall Covering | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No universal painting continuing-education requirement was substantiated in the current ACLB materials reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial timely renewal is $50 under 17 CAR § 255-203. Residential fees and renewal requirements differ by credential; verify the current Home Improvement renewal instructions with ACLB.
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| Arkansas — Landscaping Arkansas Landscaping: Scope-Based Contractor Licensing + Pesticide Credentials | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use the current ACLB and Department renewal instructions for the actual credential; this guide does not assign a universal landscaping CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Pesticide firm, individual certification, and contractor credentials have separate agency schedules. Verify each current expiration directly with the issuing agency.
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| Arkansas — Masonry Arkansas Masonry Contractor Requirements — Commercial and Residential Classifications | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No universal Arkansas masonry continuing-education requirement was substantiated in the current ACLB and Residential Contractors Committee materials reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use the current ACLB renewal instructions for the license type. The Board says commercial, Residential Builder, and Unlimited Home Improvement renewals can require additional financial or bond information; local business and permit renewals are separate.
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| Arkansas — Concrete Contractor Arkansas Concrete Contractor — Commercial / Residential Concrete Classification Path | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use ACLB’s current renewal instructions for the commercial or residential credential actually held.
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| Arkansas — Carpentry Arkansas Carpentry: Scope-Based Commercial or Residential Contractor Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Do not assume a universal carpentry CE requirement. Use the current renewal instructions for the selected ACLB license or registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Residential timely renewal fees vary by credential ($50 for Residential Builder and $25 for Residential Remodeler/Home Improvement under the cited rule). Commercial renewal requirements are separate.
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| Arkansas — Solar Arkansas Solar Systems Contractor / Electrical Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No solar-specific statewide continuing-education rule was substantiated in the sources reviewed. Individual Master and Journeyman electricians must complete the Electrical Board’s NEC-cycle continuing education.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial contractor renewals filed on time carry a $50 fee under the commercial rules; residential and electrical renewal fees and periods vary by credential.
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| Arkansas — Low Voltage Arkansas Class E Alarm Systems Company License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current role-specific renewal/training requirements with Arkansas State Police.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not rely on the prior unsupported renewal and CE claims.
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| Arkansas — Fire Sprinkler Arkansas Fire Protection Sprinkler Firm Registration and Individual Licensing | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current renewal, credential-maintenance, and continuing-education requirements with AFPLB.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not rely on former unsupported annual-fee, renewal, or CE claims.
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| Arkansas — Home Inspector Registered Home Inspector | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 14 hours of approved continuing education per year, of which a minimum of 8 hours must be approved mandatory courses. An additional in-person vs. self-study/correspondence split was cited by some sources but is not clearly confirmed in the official rule text reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed in the official sources reviewed; confirm any late or reinstatement fee with the board.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration renews annually and all renewal items must be received by the board no later than December 1 of the year the registration expires. CE begins after the first 12 months of registration, and failure to complete CE can result in suspension.
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| Arkansas — Pool Contractor Swimming Pools, Spas (specialty classification under the Arkansas Commercial/Residential Contractor License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the Contractors Licensing Board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50.00 flat late fee if the completed renewal, fee, and financial statement are not on file by the license expiration date (official Renew A License page)
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is annual. The reported ~$50 commercial renewal fee is not confirmed against a primary board fee schedule, so confirm the current amount with the Board (numeric field set to 0). A current CPA financial statement less than one year old is required at renewal, and the commercial license expiration date is set by the date of that statement; the $10,000 bond is continuous until cancelled.
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| Arkansas — Handyman Minor Work Exemption ($2,000 single-family rule, Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-513) — above $2,000, a Home Improvement Specialty License or Residential Remodeler License is required | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None confirmed for the Home Improvement Specialty License.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A late fee reportedly applies to renew an expired license, but the amount could not be confirmed on any official source; secondary sources cite roughly $50 for the Home Improvement class. Confirm with the ACLB.
- Maintenance notes
- No renewal applies to exempt sub-$2,000 handyman work, since no state license is issued. For the above-threshold ACLB license, renewal is reported to be annual with a grace period to renew an expired license subject to a late fee; the renewal fee could not be confirmed on any official source and should be verified with the board.
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| Arkansas — Pest Control Pest Control License Holder License (commercial pest control firm) — paired with an individual Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified commercial and noncommercial applicators: certification expires 3 years after issuance and must be renewed by completing University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service–approved recertification/CE programs sufficient to demonstrate continued competency under 40 C.F.R. § 171.103 (competency-based; no fixed statewide hour count in the rule), otherwise reexamination is required (2 CAR § 54-210). Registered agents must complete a minimum of 6 hours of continuing education each year to maintain registration (2 CAR § 54-207).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed in the record; verify current late-renewal terms with the Pest Control Program.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses and registrations run on the state fiscal year and must be renewed before July 1 annually (2 CAR § 54-206; Ark. Code § 17-37-211). Separately, individual applicator certification expires on a 3-year cycle and must be maintained via approved recertification or CE.
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| California — General Contractor California Class B — General Building Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active sole-owner licenses renew every two years for $450; active non-sole-owner licenses renew for $700. Inactive licenses renew for $300 (sole owner) or $500 (non-sole owner). No continuing-education requirement is listed for Class B renewal, but licensees remain responsible for complying with current laws and codes. Renew on time even if no renewal notice arrives.
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| California — Electrician California Class C-10 — Electrical Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $470 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- C-10 active timely renewal is $470 for a sole owner and $720 for a non-sole owner. CSLB does not impose a general continuing-education requirement for contractor-license renewal; separate DIR certification renewal requirements apply to certified electricians.
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| California — Plumber California Class C-36 — Plumbing Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active sole-owner licenses renew every two years for $450. Non-sole-owner licenses renew for $700. Inactive licenses renew for $300 (sole) or $500 (non-sole). Renewal notices are mailed approximately 60 days before expiration. CSLB does not impose a continuing-education requirement, although the contractor is responsible for staying current on changes to the California Building Standards Code and the trade-specific code that governs the license classification.
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| California — HVAC Technician California Class C-20 — Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active sole-owner licenses renew every two years for $450. Non-sole-owner licenses renew for $700. Inactive licenses renew for $300 (sole) or $500 (non-sole). Renewal notices are mailed approximately 60 days before expiration. CSLB does not impose a continuing-education requirement, although the contractor is responsible for staying current on changes to the California Building Standards Code and the trade-specific code that governs the license classification.
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| California — Roofing California CSLB C-39 Roofing Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CSLB’s current general contractor renewal materials do not state a continuing-education requirement for C-39.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active timely renewal is $450 for a sole owner and $700 for a non-sole owner. Keep the required bond and C-39 workers’ compensation coverage current.
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| California — Painting California Class C-33 — Painting and Decorating Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CSLB’s current renewal and issuance pages do not list C-33 continuing education. Check separate local or credential-specific requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The initial license term is two years. Timely active renewal is $450 for a sole owner and $700 for a non-sole owner; maintain the active-license bond and applicable workers’ compensation coverage.
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| California — Landscaping California Class C-27 — Landscaping Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CSLB’s current renewal and issuance pages do not list a C-27 continuing-education requirement. Check for separate requirements that apply to other credentials or local permits.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- A contractor license is initially issued for two years. Timely active renewal is $450 for a sole owner and $700 for a non-sole owner; keep the active-license bond and applicable workers’ compensation coverage current.
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| California — Masonry California Class C-29 — Masonry Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CSLB’s current renewal and issuance pages do not list a C-29 continuing-education requirement. Check for separate requirements that apply to other credentials or local permits.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- A contractor license is initially issued for two years. Timely active renewal is $450 for a sole owner and $700 for a non-sole owner; keep the active-license bond and applicable workers’ compensation coverage current.
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| California — Concrete Contractor California Class C-8 — Concrete Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CSLB’s current renewal and issuance pages do not list C-8 continuing education. Check separate local or credential-specific requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The initial license term is two years. Timely active renewal is $450 for a sole owner and $700 for a non-sole owner; maintain the active-license bond and workers’ compensation coverage.
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| California — Carpentry California Class C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry / C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CSLB’s current renewal and issuance pages do not list C-5 or C-6 continuing education. Check separate local or credential-specific requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The initial license term is two years. Timely active renewal is $450 for a sole owner and $700 for a non-sole owner; maintain the active-license bond and applicable workers’ compensation coverage.
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| California — Solar California Class C-46 — Solar Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active sole-owner licenses renew every two years for $450. Non-sole-owner licenses renew for $700. Inactive licenses renew for $300 (sole) or $500 (non-sole). Renewal notices are mailed approximately 60 days before expiration. CSLB does not impose a continuing-education requirement, although the contractor is responsible for staying current on changes to the California Building Standards Code and the trade-specific code that governs the license classification.
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| California — Low Voltage California C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active sole-owner licenses renew every two years for $450. Non-sole-owner licenses renew for $700. Inactive licenses renew for $300 (sole) or $500 (non-sole). Renewal notices are mailed approximately 60 days before expiration. CSLB does not impose a continuing-education requirement, although the contractor is responsible for staying current on changes to the California Building Standards Code and the trade-specific code that governs the license classification.
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| California — Fire Sprinkler California C-16 Fire Protection Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active sole-owner licenses renew every two years for $450. Non-sole-owner licenses renew for $700. Inactive licenses renew for $300 (sole) or $500 (non-sole). Renewal notices are mailed approximately 60 days before expiration. CSLB does not impose a continuing-education requirement, although the contractor is responsible for staying current on changes to the California Building Standards Code and the trade-specific code that governs the license classification.
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| California — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license or registration | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None. Because no state credential exists, there is no state-mandated continuing education for home inspectors in California. Voluntary associations may impose their own continuing-education requirements as a condition of membership.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable — no state credential or renewal exists.
- Maintenance notes
- No state credential exists, so there is no renewal cycle, renewal fee, or state-mandated continuing education for home inspectors in California.
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| California — Pool Contractor California CSLB C-53 Swimming Pool Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $450 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CSLB’s current general contractor renewal materials do not state a continuing-education requirement for C-53.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active timely renewal is $450 for a sole owner and $700 for a non-sole owner. Keep the required bond and any required workers’ compensation coverage current.
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| California — Handyman California minor-work exemption — no separate handyman license | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Not applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The minor-work exemption is not a license and has no renewal.
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| California — Pest Control Structural Pest Control Company Registration (with a designated licensed Operator as Qualifying Manager) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Continuing education is required each renewal. Applicators must complete 12 hours (4 Rules & Regulations, 6 Pesticide Use & Application, 2 Integrated Pest Management). Field Representatives and Operators require 16–24 total hours depending on the number of licensed branches, with mandatory Rules & Regulations, technical branch, and IPM hours. All CE is due by June 30.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Delinquent fees: Applicator $17.50; Field Representative $22.50; Operator $75.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual renewal fees are Applicator $35, Field Representative $45, and Operator $150, so the single renewal.fee value is set to 0; use the credential-specific amount. SPCB’s current renewal page supplies the renewal workflow and deadlines for licenses expiring in June. Confirm the Company Registration renewal requirements directly with the Board.
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| Colorado — General Contractor Colorado General Contractor Requirements — Local Jurisdictions | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide general-contractor continuing-education rule applies. Verify the local credential’s current renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track renewal separately for every local credential you hold; a credential in one Colorado jurisdiction does not establish a statewide renewal cycle.
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| Colorado — Electrician Colorado Electrician Licenses and Electrical Contractor Registration | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Except for the initial renewal or reinstatement after a license issued through a required examination, complete 24 hours of continuing education since the last issuance, renewal, or reinstatement. The Board’s rules must include National Electrical Code coursework and core competencies.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Article 115 incorporates the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and fee schedules in section 12-20-202. Confirm the credential-specific due date and current fee with DORA.
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| Colorado — Plumber Colorado Master, Journeyworker, Residential, and Apprentice Plumber — State Plumbing Board | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm the current DORA renewal notice and Board rules; this guide does not retain unsupported fixed CE-hour or renewal-cycle claims.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HB 24-1344 changes the license term for licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 to three years or another period set by the DORA director. Check the live DORA renewal instructions.
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| Colorado — HVAC Colorado HVAC — local mechanical contractor licensing; EPA Section 608 where applicable | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide HVAC CE rule applies. Follow the actual local certificate or license requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Denver supervisor certificates renew every three years; other jurisdictions may differ.
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| Colorado — Roofing Colorado Roofing — Local Contractor Licensing and State Consumer Rules | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing-license renewal or continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew local contractor credentials, business licenses, permits, bonds, and insurance as required by the relevant locality or contract.
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| Colorado — Painting Colorado Painting Contractor Requirements — Local Rules + EPA RRP | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide Colorado painting CE requirement was identified. Local programs and EPA RRP credentials operate separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide painting license to renew. Confirm the current local registration, tax, permit, insurance, and EPA RRP requirements.
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| Colorado — Landscaping Colorado Landscaping — Local Requirements; CDA Licensing for Pesticide Application | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Follow CDA’s current renewal and continuing-education rules for the specific pesticide credential; routine landscaping has no statewide renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CDA and local credentials have separate renewal cycles. Check the current license record and local authority rather than relying on a statewide landscape schedule.
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| Colorado — Masonry Colorado Masonry Contractor Requirements — Local Rules | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide Colorado masonry CE requirement was identified. Local contractor programs can have their own renewal and education conditions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide masonry license to renew; follow the current schedule of each issuing local authority.
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| Colorado — Concrete Contractor Colorado Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide concrete credential to renew; follow the issuing local authority’s schedule.
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| Colorado — Carpentry Colorado Carpentry Requirements — Local Building-Contractor Credentials | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry renewal or continuing-education rule applies. Verify the current requirements of every local credential held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track renewal separately for each local credential; a credential in one Colorado jurisdiction does not establish a statewide renewal cycle.
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| Colorado — Solar Colorado Solar PV — Electrical Contractor or Photovoltaic Installer Framework | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Individual electrician-license continuing education follows article 115 and the Board’s current rules. Except for the first renewal or reinstatement after an examination-issued individual license, the statute requires 24 hours of continuing education; this is not a published general renewal rule for every solar business path.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm Electrical Contractor, Photovoltaic Installer, individual-electrician, and local credential renewal dates and fees separately with DORA and the issuing local authority.
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| Colorado — Low Voltage Colorado Low-Voltage Work — State Electrical and Local Permit Rules | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate statewide low-voltage continuing-education rule was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrical-license and local-registration renewal requirements depend on the credential and issuing authority.
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| Colorado — Fire Sprinkler Colorado Fire Suppression System Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general contractor-registration continuing-education hour requirement was identified in the current DFPC contractor sources reviewed. Maintain any underlying RME credential according to its issuer.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration is calendar-year, January 1 through December 31. The current form lists $125 for renewal after January 30.
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| Colorado — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license or registration | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level. No state license exists, so there is no renewal cycle or state-mandated continuing education. Voluntary associations such as InterNACHI and ASHI may impose their own continuing-education requirements for ongoing membership.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable - no state license to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- Because Colorado does not license or register home inspectors, there is no state renewal, fee, or continuing-education obligation. Maintain any voluntary association membership according to that association's own rules.
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| Colorado — Pool Contractor No Colorado state license for swimming pool & spa construction (contractor licensing is handled by local city/county building departments) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing-education requirement for pool contractors, because there is no state license. Local continuing-education requirements, if any, vary by jurisdiction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None at the state level; any late fee is set by the local jurisdiction.
- Maintenance notes
- Because Colorado has no state pool-construction license, there is no state renewal cycle. Local terms vary and are NOT uniformly annual — Denver's contractor license runs a 3-year term and Larimer County renews biennially. Confirm the renewal cycle and fee with the specific jurisdiction.
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| Colorado — Handyman No State License — Local Municipal/County Contractor Licensing Controls (Electrical & Plumbing Licensed by the State) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level for general/handyman work — no state credential exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable at the state level.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state credential to renew for handyman or general contracting. Local contractor licenses have their own renewal cycles, fees, and any continuing-education requirements set by each jurisdiction.
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| Colorado — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $350 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Individual QS/CO renewal without re-examination requires continuing-education credits (CECs) accrued before expiration: 7 Core credits (2 Laws & Regulations; 1 each in Pesticides & Their Families, Applicator Safety, Public Safety, Environmental Protection, and Use of Pesticides) PLUS 1 pest-management credit per licensed category — except Turf (206), Ornamental (207), and Residential/Commercial (304), which require 2 credits each. If the required CECs are not obtained before expiration, the applicator must re-test to renew. There is no CEC grace period. Business licenses have no CE requirement; they renew by fee, proof of $400,000 insurance, and a linked Qualified Supervisor.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Business license: $35 if renewed after Dec 31 but before Feb 1 (after Feb 1 a new application is required). Individual QS/CO: a 10% ($10) late fee up to 30 days past expiration ($110 total), then a $100 reinstatement ($200 total) from 30 days to 6 months past expiration.
- Maintenance notes
- The business license is a calendar-year credential (1-year cycle) requiring a linked Qualified Supervisor in each category and proof of $400,000 liability insurance at each renewal. Individual QS/CO licenses run 3 years ($100 term) and renew by CEC or exam — the two credentials are on different clocks.
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| Connecticut — General Contractor Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration and New Home Construction Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education requirement for HIC or New Home Construction Contractor registrations.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Late renewals incur additional penalties set by DCP rule and may result in suspension of the registration.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registrations expire annually on March 31. DCP’s current renewal page lists a $220 online renewal fee and requires at least $20,000 general liability coverage.
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| Connecticut — Electrician Connecticut E-2 Journeyperson Electrician and E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Connecticut does not mandate statewide continuing education for E-2 or E-1 licenses. Individual municipalities may require code update classes for inspection privileges.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Lapsed licenses may be reinstated by paying accumulated renewal fees plus late penalties set by DCP rule.
- Maintenance notes
- Connecticut electrical licenses renew annually. License numbers must appear on every electrical permit application.
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| Connecticut — Plumber Connecticut P-2 Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber and P-1 Unlimited Plumbing Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Connecticut law authorizes DCP to require accredited continuing professional education for plumbers: generally no more than seven hours every two years, with a possible increase for significant plumbing-code changes. Follow the current DCP CE notice for the active cycle and any waiver.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A trade license may be reinstated only within three years after expiration by submitting DCP’s reinstatement materials and applicable fees. After more than three years, DCP says the applicant must reapply and retest.
- Maintenance notes
- P-2 renewal is $120 and P-1 renewal is $150. Both plumbing and pipefitting license classes expire annually on October 31.
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| Connecticut — HVAC Connecticut S-2 Unlimited Heating, Piping and Cooling Journeyperson and S-1 Unlimited Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current DCP license fee table lists no continuing-education requirement for Heating, Piping and Cooling Unlimited Contractor and Journeyperson credentials. Confirm the active DCP renewal notice before filing, because renewal conditions can change.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A trade license may be reinstated only within three years after expiration by submitting DCP’s reinstatement materials and applicable fees. After more than three years, DCP says the applicant must reapply and retest.
- Maintenance notes
- S-2 renewal is $120 and S-1 renewal is $150. Both license classes expire annually on August 31.
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| Connecticut — Roofing Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed HIC/NHC statutes do not establish continuing education for these registrations.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC expires November 30 and includes the $100 annual Guaranty Fund assessment. NHC expires March 31 and has different annual fees.
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| Connecticut — Painting Connecticut Painting Contractor Requirements (DCP Registration and Lead Rules) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DCP does not list HIC continuing education on its HIC renewal page. EPA RRP and other credentials may have separate training or renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DCP lists annual HIC expiration on March 31. Renew online, maintain the required liability coverage, and track the separate renewal dates for any HIS, lead, or local credential.
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| Connecticut — Landscaping Connecticut Landscaping — Conditional HIC, Pesticide, and Arborist Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HIC: DCP’s reviewed renewal page does not list continuing education. DEEP commercial supervisors renew every five years and must submit 12 continuing-education credits per certification category plus required pesticide-use summaries.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registrations expire annually on March 31 and renew for $220 with continuing $20,000 general-liability coverage. DEEP supervisor certification expires January 31 in its fifth year and renews for $285. DEEP pesticide-business registration runs September 1 through August 31; its annual fee rules depend on the business and credentialed staff.
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| Connecticut — Masonry Connecticut Masonry — DCP Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DCP’s published HIC requirements do not list a masonry continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration expires annually on March 31. The renewal fee is $120, and $100 of the registration or renewal fee goes to the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund.
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| Connecticut — Concrete Contractor Connecticut Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm the current DCP renewal fee and deadline for the actual registration held.
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| Connecticut — Carpentry Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DCP’s published HIC requirements do not list a carpentry continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration expires annually on March 31. The renewal fee is $120, and $100 of the registration or renewal fee goes to the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund.
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| Connecticut — Solar Connecticut PV-1 Limited Solar Electric Contractor / PV-2 Journeyperson | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four approved electrical CE credit hours per year. CE is due by June 30; first renewal is exempt. DCP requires retention of completion records for four years.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- All electrical licenses expire September 30. This fee field reflects PV-1 contractor renewal; PV-2 journeyperson renewal is $120.
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| Connecticut — Low Voltage Connecticut C-5/C-6 and L-5/L-6 Limited Electrical License Requirements | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm the current DCP renewal notice and the selected license type’s requirements. Do not use the former blanket annual/CE assertion.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DCP licensing details can change; use the current eLicensing/renewal notice for the individual credential.
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| Connecticut — Fire Sprinkler Connecticut F-1/F-2/F-3/F-4 Fire Protection Sprinkler License Requirements | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm the current DCP renewal notice for the selected credential. No generic craft-license CE/NICET rule is asserted here.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use DCP eLicensing/current renewal materials to confirm expiration and fee details.
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| Connecticut — Home Inspector Home Inspector License (two-tier credential: Home Inspector Intern Permit, then Home Inspector License) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 20 continuing-education credit hours per two-year cycle, including a mandatory course of at least 3 credit hours in current home inspection legislation, licensing laws, and regulations. The compliance period runs from April 1 of an odd-numbered year through March 31 of the odd-numbered year two years later.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on an official source; confirm any late or reinstatement fee with DCP before filing.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses and intern permits expire biennially on June 30 of odd-numbered years. The license renewal fee is $250 (CGS Sec. 20-492a(c)); intern permits renew biennially for a $200 fee (CGS Sec. 20-493a(b)). CE must be completed ahead of the June 30 renewal deadline.
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| Connecticut — Pool Contractor Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four CE credit hours every year (minimum three hours technical instruction plus one hour business and law), completed within the Feb 1 to Jan 31 window preceding renewal. Licensees who also hold SP-1/SP-2 must complete an additional distinct CE class. Retain certificates at least four years for audit.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on a primary DCP fee or renewal page; verify any late fee directly with DCP.
- Maintenance notes
- The license is valid for one year from the date of issuance under CGS 20-340d, a rolling anniversary term. A reported fixed annual April 30 expiration date could not be reconciled across verifiers and should be confirmed directly with DCP.
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| Connecticut — Handyman Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Restoration/late-renewal fees apply per Conn. Gen. Stat. §21a-4(c); failure to receive a renewal notice does not excuse the obligation to renew (§20-427(h)).
- Maintenance notes
- All certificates expire annually on March 31 (Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-427(f)). The $220 renewal comprises a $120 renewal fee (equal to the original application fee) plus the $100 Home Improvement Guaranty Fund fee (§20-432(b)). The contractor of record acting solely for a corporation may have the renewal and Guaranty Fund fee waived.
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| Connecticut — Pest Control Pesticide Business Certificate of Registration | Every 5 years Fixed cycle recorded | $285 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial supervisory applicators must earn 12 continuing-education credits per certification category per 5-year renewal cycle; core credits count once rather than per category. Junior operators renew every five years for $80, and no CE requirement is specified for operators on the official DEEP page.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- unconfirmed
- Maintenance notes
- DEEP emails renewal information roughly 90 days before expiration. Individual certifications renew on a 5-year cycle; the business registration renews annually (Sept 1–Aug 31). An earlier aggregator claim of a 3-year cycle is incorrect — official DEEP sources confirm a 5-year cycle with 12 CE credits per category for supervisors.
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| Delaware — General Contractor Delaware Contractor Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide continuing-education requirement was identified for the Contractor Business License.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Under 30 Del. C. § 2502, the contractor license is valid until January 1 and may be renewed for a full year with the required application and fees. Continue the required monthly gross-receipts filings.
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| Delaware — Electrician Delaware Master Electrician License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For a full biennial cycle, active Master, Master Special, Limited, and Limited Special electricians complete 10 approved CE hours; beginning with the second renewal, 5 of the 10 hours must relate to the NEC. First-cycle requirements are prorated by license type and time licensed. The Board requires 5 hours for Journeyperson, Residential, and Apprentice licensees in a full cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrician licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Renew in DELPROS before expiration; a late renewal may be filed for up to one year, but the licensee may not practice until the active license is renewed. The current renewal amount is disclosed in DELPROS, and late renewal adds 50% of the renewal fee.
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| Delaware — Plumber Delaware Master Plumber License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For subsequent renewals, five hours of continuing education are required unless the licensee has dual licenses. First-renewal hours vary by the date the license was issued during the licensing period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire October 31 of even years. A late renewal may be filed for up to one year, but practice is illegal until the license is renewed; the late fee is 50% of the renewal fee.
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| Delaware — HVAC Delaware Master HVACR / Master HVACR Restricted License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For subsequent renewals, five hours of continuing education are required unless the licensee has dual licenses. First-renewal hours vary by the date the license was issued during the licensing period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire October 31 of even years. A late renewal may be filed for up to one year, but practice is illegal until the license is renewed; the late fee is 50% of the renewal fee.
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| Delaware — Roofing Delaware Contractor Business License and Contractor Registration Certificate | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing continuing-education rule is published. Maintain the OSHA-compliant safety plan and renew the business license and DOL registration under their separate current schedules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Division of Revenue licenses use calendar-year terms and can be renewed for one or three years. A Contractor Registration Certificate is generally one year; after two compliant years, a qualifying contractor can obtain a two-year registration. Renew the registration at least 30 days before expiration.
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| Delaware — Painting Delaware Painting Contractor — Division of Revenue Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education was identified for the Division of Revenue contractor business license. Delaware DPH lead certifications are valid five years, while required RRP training is effective for two years from completion; follow the program’s current recertification instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The contractor license is renewed annually. Delaware contractors also have ongoing gross-receipts filing obligations; use the current Division of Revenue tax tips for rate, exclusions, and filing frequency.
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| Delaware — Landscaping Delaware Business License and Contractor Registration, With Conditional Pesticide Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No standalone landscaping CE rule is published. DDA commercial-applicator recertification is based on the applicable category credits during the three-year cycle or re-examination.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Division of Revenue business licenses renew by calendar year and may be purchased for one or three years. DOL Contractor Registration is generally annual, with a qualifying two-year option after two compliant years and timely renewal. DDA commercial certification is annual; the Pesticide Business License can be annual or biennial.
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| Delaware — Masonry Delaware Contractor Business License and Contractor Registration Certificate | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $275 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry continuing-education rule is published. Maintain the OSHA-compliant safety plan and renew the business license and DOL registration on their own current schedules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Division of Revenue licenses are issued by calendar year and can be renewed for one or three years. A Contractor Registration Certificate is generally valid for one year; after two compliant consecutive years, a qualifying contractor may obtain a two-year registration. Renew the certificate no less than 30 days before expiration.
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| Delaware — Concrete Contractor Delaware Concrete Contractor — Statewide Registration / No Separate Concrete Classification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- After two compliant consecutive years, eligible contractors may receive a two-year registration; current two-year fees differ by public/private/both work.
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| Delaware — Carpentry Delaware Contractor Business License and Contractor Registration Certificate | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry continuing-education rule is published. Maintain the OSHA-compliant safety plan and renew the business license and DOL registration under their separate schedules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Division of Revenue licenses use calendar-year terms and may be renewed for one or three years. DOL registration is generally one year, with a qualifying two-year option after two compliant years; renew at least 30 days before expiration.
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| Delaware — Solar Delaware Solar PV — Electrical License and Contractor Business License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For a full two-year licensure period, active Master, Master Special, Limited, and Limited Special electricians complete 10 approved CE hours. Beginning with the second renewal, five of those hours must relate to the NEC. Partial-period requirements differ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Board notifies licensees of the renewal fee at renewal; do not rely on the removed fixed $130 claim.
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| Delaware — Low Voltage Delaware Scope-Dependent Electrical and Fire-Alarm Licensing | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no low-voltage-specialty renewal. Existing Board electrician licenses renew biennially with required insurance and Board-established continuing education; OSFM fire-alarm credentials have their own current renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not use the former June/odd-year low-voltage renewal claim. Verify the exact active credential in DELPROS or OSFM’s licensing materials.
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| Delaware — Fire Sprinkler Delaware Fire Suppression Systems Company License and Certificate Holder | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current OSFM applicant guide does not set a separate continuing-education hour requirement for this company/certificate renewal summary. Maintain the documents and technical credentials the guide identifies as current, including NICET where required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Company licenses renew annually. OSFM emails a renewal notice about 60 days before expiration; review the certificate-holder roster and fee. The cited state statute provides that permits, licenses, and certifications under this authority have annual fees. Confirm the individual certificate’s renewal status and amount with OSFM, especially if the company has more than one holder.
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| Delaware — Home Inspector Home Inspector (with Home Inspector Trainee registration as a prerequisite path) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 40 hours of approved continuing education per biennial renewal period, prorated for the first renewal (0 hours if licensed less than one year; 20 hours if licensed more than one but less than two years). CE may be approved by the Board, ASHI, NAHI, or InterNACHI; courses are attested and tracked in DELPROS, with documentation required only if selected for audit (Section 16.0 of the Board Rules).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A late fee of 50% of the renewal fee applies after expiration.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew biennially on a September 1 to August 31 cycle, expiring August 31 of odd-numbered years. The exact renewal fee amount is not published on the fee schedule page consulted; the licensee is notified of the amount at renewal time, so confirm the figure before filing.
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| Delaware — Pool Contractor No state pool-construction license (Delaware Division of Revenue contractor business license + local county/municipal building permits) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required. There is no continuing education because Delaware issues no competency credential for pool construction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- The late-renewal fee for the business license was not confirmed on an official page; confirm any late penalty with the Division of Revenue before filing.
- Maintenance notes
- The contractor business license renews annually and expires December 31 each year. A 3-year license is available after the first year at three times the fee. Renewal is a fee and tax-compliance matter only.
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| Delaware — Handyman Delaware Business License (Contractor) — Division of Revenue; no minor-work dollar exemption | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for the business license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — verify any late fee with the Division of Revenue.
- Maintenance notes
- The contractor business license renews annually; Delaware business licenses expire December 31 and renew for the calendar year on application and payment of $75 (30 Del. C. § 2502). Gross-receipts tax is remitted monthly (on or before the 20th) or on the assigned filing frequency.
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| Delaware — Pest Control Pesticide Business License (structural pest control — Category 7: Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health Related Pest Control) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified commercial applicators renew annually (certification runs January 1 to December 31) and may recertify either by re-examination or by accumulating category-specific continuing-education (recertification) credits over any three-year cycle. Structural category CE requirements per 3-year cycle are: 7A General = 18 hours, 7B Wood Destroying = 18 hours, 7C Fumigation = 4 hours, 7E Institutional and Maintenance = 18 hours, 7F Cooling Towers = 4 hours, and 7G Miscellaneous = 4 hours. Programs must run at least 50 minutes, with 50 minutes of instruction counting as 1 recertification hour. (Source: DDA Recertification page.)
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Pesticide Business License: 20% late penalty if the renewal is received after January 1.
- Maintenance notes
- Two renewals must be distinguished. The individual Commercial Applicator certification renews annually, with continuing-education credits tracked over a rolling 3-year period (or via re-examination). The Pesticide Business License renews annually (or biennially at the licensee's option) at $50/$100 and lapses if the company's liability insurance lapses. The renewal fee for the individual certification is not published on the official pages consulted; confirm current amounts with the DDA.
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| District of Columbia — General Contractor DC General Contractor/Construction Manager or Home Improvement Contractor Basic Business License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $99 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DLCP’s current BBL Contractor and Construction Services page does not state a continuing-education requirement for General Contractor/Construction Manager or HIC.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- A BBL may be issued for two or four years under the current format; the listed two-year and four-year fees are $99 and $198. Renew through BOSS with current category documents. Late-renewal penalties begin at $75 after expiration.
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| District of Columbia — Electrician DC Master Electrician and Journeyman Electrician License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $155 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrician licenses expire November 30 in odd-numbered years. The Board lists two-year renewal fees of $110 for Journeyman, $155 for Master, and $180 for Contractor, plus a $50 late-renewal fee. DLCP’s current public electrician sources do not state a universal continuing-education condition, so confirm the online renewal checklist for the particular credential.
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| District of Columbia — Plumber DC Master Plumber/Gasfitter and Journeyman Plumber | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $155 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The general statute allows a board to set continuing-education conditions, but DLCP’s current Board page does not publish a plumbing CE-hour total. Check the live renewal application and Board notices.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 late-renewal fee listed by DLCP.
- Maintenance notes
- Master renewal is $155; Journeyman renewal is $110 under the published DLCP schedule. Licenses expire March 31 in even-numbered years.
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| District of Columbia — HVAC DC Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $155 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The general statute permits Board continuing-education conditions, but the current DLCP Board page does not publish a refrigeration CE-hour total. Check the live renewal application and Board notices.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 late-renewal fee listed by DLCP.
- Maintenance notes
- DLCP lists $110 for initial mechanic licensing and $155 for mechanic renewal, with terms up to two years. Refrigeration and air-conditioning licenses expire September 30 in even-numbered years.
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| District of Columbia — Roofing DC Roofing Contractor Requirements — General Contractor/Construction Manager or Home Improvement Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $99 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current DLCP Contractor and Construction Services page does not list a roofing continuing-education requirement; verify the selected activity’s renewal checklist.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The two-year DLCP term is $99; a four-year term is also available for $198. Maintain the HIC bond for the HIC license period and renew using current DLCP requirements.
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| District of Columbia — Painting DC Home Improvement Contractor or General Contractor BBL, With Conditional Lead Credentials | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $99 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DLCP’s contractor-category page does not state a painting CE requirement. Lead certifications and permits have separate DOEE conditions; verify the current credential-specific renewal rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DLCP lists a two-year $99 term and four-year $198 term for eligible Contractor and Construction Services categories. HIC is not eligible for the six-month option.
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| District of Columbia — Landscaping DC Business Licensing by Activity, With Pesticide and Tree-Permit Rules When Applicable | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No standalone landscaping continuing-education rule is published. Verify the current renewal and recertification rules for the selected DLCP BBL and any DOEE pesticide credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The business license, pesticide credentials, and tree/project permits do not share one renewal cycle.
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| District of Columbia — Masonry DC Contractor Basic Business License and Project Permits for Masonry Work | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $99 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DLCP’s current contractor BBL category page does not state a masonry continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DLCP lists two- and four-year BBL terms; the $99 two-year fee is shown here. HIC is not eligible for the six-month option.
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| District of Columbia — Concrete Contractor District of Columbia Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $99 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DLCP also lists four-year terms; use the schedule for the category and term selected.
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| District of Columbia — Carpentry DC Carpentry Contractor Requirements — General Contractor/Construction Manager or Home Improvement Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $99 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current DLCP Contractor and Construction Services page does not list a carpentry continuing-education requirement; verify the selected activity’s renewal checklist.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The two-year DLCP term is $99; a four-year term is also available for $198. Maintain the HIC bond for the HIC license period and renew using current DLCP requirements.
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| District of Columbia — Solar DC Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician Path and DOB Solar Permits | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $180 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DOB does not publish a solar-license continuing-education requirement. Verify the current DLCP renewal requirements for the individual Master and Electrical Contractor credentials used by the business.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The solar permit is project-specific. The two-year renewal information here concerns the separate regular-voltage Electrical Contractor credential; it is not a solar license.
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| District of Columbia — Low Voltage District of Columbia Low-Voltage Contractor Requirements — Electrical and Security-Alarm Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use DLCP’s current individual Limited Master Electrician (Low Voltage), company contractor, and Security Alarm Dealer renewal instructions; do not apply an unverified full-master CE rule to this limited credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DLCP’s contractor guide sets Electrical (Low Voltage) bond/license expiration at November 30 in odd-numbered years. Security Alarm Dealer terms follow the relevant DLCP business-license process.
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| District of Columbia — Fire Sprinkler DC DOB Fire Protection Permit and Applicable Contractor Credential | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No District fire-sprinkler-license continuing-education rule is published in the cited sources. Check any separately required DLCP credential or project specification.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no standalone sprinkler-license renewal cycle in the cited District sources. Permits are project-specific; renew any applicable DLCP business or trade credential on its own terms.
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| District of Columbia — Home Inspector No District of Columbia home inspector license (home inspectors are not licensed or registered at the DC level) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None. There is no home inspector license to renew in the District of Columbia, so no continuing education is required. A general Basic Business License has its own separate renewal cycle and fees set by DLCP.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable to a home inspector license; confirm any Basic Business License late fees with DLCP.
- Maintenance notes
- No renewal applies to a home inspector credential because none exists. Any renewal obligations relate solely to the general Basic Business License and any voluntary private certification an inspector chooses to maintain.
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| District of Columbia — Pool Contractor General Contractor/Construction Manager (Basic Business License endorsement); Home Improvement Contractor endorsement for residential pool work — no pool-specific classification | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for the General Contractor/Construction Manager or Home Improvement Contractor license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed on an official page; verify on the My DC Business Center portal.
- Maintenance notes
- Basic Business Licenses renew biennially through the My DC Business Center (mybusiness.dc.gov); the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement also offers a 4-year term. The renewal fee is assumed to follow the same DLCP schedule as the initial license, but the exact current amount was not confirmable on an official page, so the numeric field is set to 0. Insurance, the HIC surety bond, and Clean Hands standing must remain current.
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| District of Columbia — Handyman Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) — Basic Business License endorsement | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $99 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on an official DLCP page.
- Maintenance notes
- The HIC Basic Business License endorsement renews every 2 years at a $99 endorsement fee (a 4-year term is available at $198). The official HIC page shows a fuller BBL renewal total of approximately $288.20. A widely-cited '$437 renewal' figure from third-party sites could not be confirmed on DLCP. The contractor must continuously maintain the $25,000 bond, liability insurance, at least one licensed Home Improvement Salesperson, and a current Clean Hands tax certificate.
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| District of Columbia — Pest Control Pesticide Operator License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Two distinct renewal tracks. The applicator license and the operator license both renew annually (license period April 1 – March 31, 20 DCMR 2505.1). Separately, the commercial certified-applicator certification renews every three years: the applicator must present documentation of satisfactory completion of at least one Director-approved refresher training course pertinent to the applicator's competency within the three-year cycle, one of which must be completed in the last year of the term (20 DCMR 2305.1, 2305.2, 2305.4). No fixed CE-hour count is specified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $10 per application if filed after the first day of the licensure period (20 DCMR 2507.3)
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal applications should be mailed at least 30 days before expiration (20 DCMR 2507.1). Liability insurance must be kept in force for the categories licensed, and a separate DC Basic Business License renewal also applies to the business.
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| Florida — General Contractor Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $205 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Fourteen hours of CILB-approved continuing education each two-year cycle: one hour each of workplace safety, workers’ compensation, business practices, laws and rules, an advanced Building Code module, wind mitigation, and cementitious cladding/stucco/plaster/lath; the remaining hours may be board-approved construction instruction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Certified CGC licenses renew August 31 of each even-numbered year. DBPR lists a $205 renewal fee plus $50 for each qualified business.
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| Florida — Electrician Florida Certified Electrical Contractor (EC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $296 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eleven hours of ECLB-approved continuing education each two-year cycle, including one hour each of workers compensation, workplace safety, business practices, Florida laws and rules, Florida Building Code, and six hours of technical content. Alarm contractors must additionally complete two hours of false alarm prevention.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Florida EC licenses renew on August 31 of every even-numbered year. DBPR lists a $25 delinquent fee in addition to the renewal fee after expiration.
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| Florida — Plumber Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor (CFC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $205 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Fourteen CILB-approved hours each two-year cycle: at least one hour each of specialized or advanced module, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, business practices, and laws and rules; remaining hours may be Board-approved construction instruction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Certified licenses renew August 31 of every even-numbered year. Licensees issued less than 12 months before that deadline owe no CE; those issued more than one but less than two years before it owe seven general CE hours.
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| Florida — HVAC Technician Florida Certified Class A Air Conditioning Contractor (CAC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $205 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Fourteen CILB-approved hours each two-year cycle: at least one hour each of specialized or advanced module, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, business practices, and laws and rules; remaining hours may be Board-approved construction instruction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Certified licenses renew August 31 of every even-numbered year. Licensees issued less than 12 months before that deadline owe no CE; those issued more than one but less than two years before it owe seven general CE hours.
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| Florida — Roofing Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC) — DBPR / CILB | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $205 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 14 hours of CILB-approved CE each biennium: at least one hour each in specialized/advanced instruction, workplace safety, business practices, workers’ compensation, laws and rules, and wind mitigation; remaining hours may be Board-approved construction instruction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Certified Roofing Contractors renew on August 31 of even-numbered years. DBPR currently lists a $205 renewal fee plus $50 for each qualified business.
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| Florida — Painting Florida Painting — No Separate State Trade License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate state painting continuing-education requirement. EPA-certified renovators need refresher training before their certification expires; hands-on and online refresher courses have different certification periods.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track locally imposed renewal dates. EPA RRP firm certification is valid for five years; EPA recommends applying for firm recertification at least 90 days before expiration.
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| Florida — Landscaping Florida Landscaping — No Separate State Landscape-Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- LCLM renewal requires four classroom hours of acceptable continuing education and the required insurance proof. FDACS’s published materials describe an example of two core and two LCLM hours.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- LCLM expires one year after issuance. After a 30-day grace period, FDACS assesses a $50 late charge; if renewal and CEU proof are not completed within 60 days after expiration, recertification requires reexamination. Local renewal dates vary by jurisdiction.
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| Florida — Masonry Florida Masonry — Scope and Local-Requirement Guide | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate state masonry continuing-education requirement. Any selected contractor credential or local authorization has its own renewal and CE rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track local requirements and any contractor-credential renewal separately.
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| Florida — Concrete Contractor Florida Concrete Work — No General Statewide Concrete Classification | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use the current DBPR cycle and continuing-education requirements only for the certified specialty actually held.
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| Florida — Carpentry Florida Carpentry — No Separate State Trade License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate state carpentry continuing-education requirement. A separate certified or registered contractor credential has its own renewal and CE requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track local requirements and any contractor-credential renewal separately.
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| Florida — Solar Florida Certified or Registered Solar Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $205 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Fourteen hours of CILB-approved continuing education each two-year renewal cycle: at least one hour each of specialized/advanced module, workplace safety, business practices, workers’ compensation, and laws and rules; the remaining hours may be Board-approved construction instruction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Certified Solar Contractor licenses renew on August 31 of even-numbered years. The current DBPR renewal fee is $205 plus $50 for each qualified business.
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| Florida — Low Voltage Florida Certified Limited Energy Specialty (ES) / Alarm System Contractor I (EF) / Alarm System Contractor II (EG) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $296 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Seven hours each biennium. Certified Alarm System Contractors I and II: one hour each of workers’ compensation, workplace safety, business practices, Florida laws and rules, and Florida Building Code advanced module, plus two hours false-alarm prevention. Certified Specialty Electrical Contractors: the same four core hours and advanced module, plus one technical and one general-credit hour.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Certified and Registered electrical, alarm, and specialty contractor licenses expire August 31 in even-numbered years. DBPR requires renewal fee and continuing education by the deadline; check current delinquent and reinstatement instructions if the credential lapses.
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| Florida — Fire Sprinkler Florida Fire Protection System Contractor I / II / III / IV / V (State Fire Marshal) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Contractor I, II, and III: at least 32 fire-protection contact hours each biennium. Contractor IV: 14 hours encompassing the applicable NFPA fire-sprinkler documents. Contractor V: 14 hours, including at least one fire-protection hour. In all classes, the required CE includes one hour each of workplace safety, business practices, and workers’ compensation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Certificates expire every two years at midnight on June 30. A certificate not renewed by June 30 becomes inoperative. Restoration within 90 days requires the proper renewal fee; after 90 days, the restoration fee equals the original application fee and the State Fire Marshal must require examination or reexamination.
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| Florida — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $105 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 14 hours per biennial cycle: 12 hours of general continuing education on home inspection services and components, plus 2 hours of hurricane wind mitigation training (including the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $25 additional delinquent fee if renewed late.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew biennially in even-numbered years by July 31 (Fla. Stat. 468.8315-468.8316). The biennial renewal fee is $105 ($100 renewal plus a $5 unlicensed activity fee). Continuing education applies to both active and inactive licensees.
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| Florida — Pool Contractor Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor (CPC) and Certified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor (CPC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $205 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 14 classroom/interactive hours per biennial renewal under Rule 61G4-18.001, including at least one hour each of workplace safety, workers' compensation, business practices, laws & rules, and the Florida Building Code advanced module; pool/spa licensees are also subject to a one-hour pool-electrical/safety component within the required hours.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Renewals filed after the deadline are billed at the higher rate — about $230 individual or $280 with a qualified business per the current renewal insert — rather than the active rate.
- Maintenance notes
- The renewal fee is $205 active biennial ($255 with a qualified business) per the DBPR Certified Contractors renewal insert; it was not confirmed against the text of Rule 61G4-15.0035, so verify the current amount with DBPR. Certified pool/spa licenses expire August 31 of even-numbered years.
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| Florida — Handyman Florida Handyman — No State License; Chapter 489 Scope Rules | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for a state handyman credential, because Florida issues no such credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state credential exists for exempt handyman work, so there is nothing to renew. Licensed Florida contractors renew biennially, but that is separate from the handyman exemption.
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| Florida — Pest Control Commercial Structural Pest Control Business License (Chapter 482, F.S.) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified operators must submit the required continuing-education documentation with annual renewal. FDACS maintains CEU records through the AES Licensing Portal; confirm the current category-specific CEU requirement with FDACS before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50, assessed after a 30-day grace period following the annual anniversary/expiration date (5E-14.132, F.A.C.).
- Maintenance notes
- A Certified Operator certificate expires 1 year after issuance and is renewed annually through the FDACS AES Licensing Portal. After a 30-day grace period, the operator late fee is $50; failure to renew and provide required CEUs within 60 days after expiration requires reexamination. Each business location also renews annually; FDACS lists the business renewal fee as $300 and the late fee as $50.
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| Georgia — General Contractor Georgia General Contractor (Unlimited Tier) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current General Contractor renewal rule does not prescribe continuing-education hours. It requires the Board-set fee and sworn renewal responses concerning insurance, financial status, and applicable laws.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Georgia General Contractor licenses renew every two years on June 30 of even-numbered years.
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| Georgia — Electrician Georgia Electrical Contractor (Class I or Class II) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four hours of CILB-approved continuing education annually, covering NEC updates and Georgia electrical law.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Georgia Electrical Contractor licenses renew every two years on June 30 of even-numbered years.
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| Georgia — Plumber Georgia Master Plumber (Class I or Class II) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight Board-approved continuing-education hours within the 24 months before expiration. An initial license held for less than two years requires four hours; one held for less than one year requires none before its first renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Georgia Master Plumber licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years. The late-renewal period is December 1 through December 31.
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| Georgia — HVAC Technician Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor (Class I or Class II) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four hours of Board-approved continuing education for each year since the last renewal or initial issuance when applicable (generally eight hours per full renewal cycle). Professional Engineers who also hold the conditioned-air license are exempt from the CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew online by November 30 of odd-numbered years. December 1 through December 31 is the late-renewal period and carries an additional fee; a license not renewed then lapses and requires reinstatement.
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| Georgia — Roofing Georgia Roofing Work — Specialty-Contractor Exemption and Local Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing continuing-education requirement is identified in the specialty policy statement. Separate residential or commercial contractor licenses have their own renewal rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The specialty policy statement does not establish a statewide roofing renewal cycle. Verify local business-license and permit requirements with the authority having jurisdiction.
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| Georgia — Painting No Georgia painting-contractor license; Georgia RRP certification can apply | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state CE applies to ordinary painting. Georgia Certified Renovator and Renovation Firm certifications have their own renewal and training rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable to the painting specialty exemption.
- Maintenance notes
- Georgia EPD’s rule allows Renovation Firm certification for one year ($125) or three years ($300); Certified Renovator certification is three years with a $150 fee. Check EPD’s current renewal requirements before expiration.
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| Georgia — Landscaping No Georgia landscape-contractor license; pesticide and land-disturbance rules can apply | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $55 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A commercial pesticide applicator’s license is valid for five years. To renew without retesting, the individual must complete the required category recertification credits at least 90 days before expiration: Category 24 requires 10 hours; other categories can have different totals.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- GDA assesses a 50% late penalty on a late Pesticide Contractor License renewal.
- Maintenance notes
- The contractor license expires at the end of the calendar year of issue. The commercial applicator is a separate five-year individual credential; do not treat it as an annual landscape license.
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| Georgia — Masonry No Georgia masonry-contractor license; masonry is a recognized specialty | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state masonry-specialty CE cycle is published.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable to the state masonry-specialty exemption.
- Maintenance notes
- Local registrations, permits, and Georgia RRP certifications can have separate expiration and renewal requirements.
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| Georgia — Concrete Contractor Georgia Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state concrete-specialty license renewal for the traditional-specialty exemption.
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| Georgia — Carpentry No Georgia carpentry license; specialty exemptions can apply | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state carpentry-specialty CE cycle is published.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable to the carpentry specialty exemption.
- Maintenance notes
- Local registrations, permits, and Georgia RRP certifications can have separate renewal dates.
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| Georgia — Solar Georgia — No Standalone Solar License (Electrical Contractor Class I or Class II Unrestricted) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four hours of CILB-approved continuing education annually.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew every two years on June 30 of even-numbered years.
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| Georgia — Low Voltage Georgia Low-Voltage Contractor License — LV-A, LV-G, LV-T, and LV-U | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Board FAQ says continuing education is not required for low-voltage contractor renewal. The 2026 statute permits the Division to impose approved continuing education, so verify the renewal instructions for the applicable cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew online by August 31 of odd-numbered years; the SOS guide identifies September 1–30 of odd-numbered years as the late-renewal period. A license not renewed by the late period lapses and must be reinstated under the Board’s rules.
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| Georgia — Fire Sprinkler Georgia Fire Sprinkler Contractor Certificate of Competency (Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The published sprinkler-contractor rule does not prescribe a separate State CE-hour total. To renew a Certificate of Competency through the NICET route, maintain NICET Level III or IV certification as required by the rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Both the certificate and contractor license expire December 31. Certificate renewal is due between August 1 and December 1 with a $100 fee; contractor-license renewal is due in that window with a $50 fee.
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| Georgia — Home Inspector No statewide Georgia home inspector license | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state home-inspector CE requirement exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable.
- Maintenance notes
- Voluntary memberships, local registrations, and insurance policies can have their own renewal dates.
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| Georgia — Pool Contractor No Georgia pool-contractor license; Outdoor Environment specialty work may be exempt | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state pool-specialty credential or CE cycle is published.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable to the state specialty exemption.
- Maintenance notes
- Local business-license renewals or permits may have separate schedules.
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| Georgia — Handyman No Georgia handyman license; residential threshold and repair exemption apply | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state handyman credential or CE cycle exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable.
- Maintenance notes
- Local business registrations and permits can have separate renewal schedules.
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| Georgia — Pest Control Structural Pest Control Company License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $170 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified Operators must earn continuing-education credits over a FIVE-year certification period: 12 credits for Fumigation, 25 for Household Pest Control, and 25 for Wood-destroying Organism Control (with computer-based-training caps noted on the official page), or retake the certification examination before expiration. These CE totals accumulate over the 5-year certification period, not the biennial administrative renewal cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- If a renewal application and fee are not received by June 30, the license/certification/registration fee doubles; the $70 company research fee does not receive a late penalty. Renewal is not available more than 90 days after expiration without reexamination or reapplication.
- Maintenance notes
- Company licenses, operator certifications, employee registrations, and research fees run for two years or a fraction thereof and expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year. The company renewal charge is $100 plus the $70 research fee; operator certification is $100 and employee registration $10. The five-year CE certification period runs separately from the two-year administrative renewal.
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| Hawaii — General Contractor Hawaii Class A General Engineering and Class B General Building Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited current contractor renewal materials do not state a general contractor continuing-education requirement. Confirm current renewal instructions before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Failure to keep liability/workers’ compensation coverage continuous can cause automatic forfeiture; active entity and sole proprietor renewals also require current tax clearance.
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| Hawaii — Electrician Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician (EJ) License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $306 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For the current July 1, 2023–June 30, 2026 renewal period, active EJ, EJI, EJS, ES, ESI, and ESS licensees (not EM) must complete the Board’s continuing competency on updates to the 2020 NEC. New-license and inactive-status exemptions are stated by the Board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrician licenses renew by June 30 every three years. Verify the current NEC-update requirement and fee when the next renewal cycle opens.
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| Hawaii — Plumber Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber / Master Plumber; C-37 Plumbing Contractor | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $306 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For the July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027 period, active Journey Worker and Master Plumbers must provide proof of the Board’s 2021 UPC continuing-competency requirement. A new license issued within one year of expiration has a one-time exemption; inactive licensees are exempt.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual plumber licenses renew by June 30 every three years; plumbers renew in 2027, 2030, and 2033. A license not renewed by expiration is unlicensed. The separate C-37 contractor credential renews by September 30 of even-numbered years.
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| Hawaii — HVAC Hawaii C-52 Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Hawaii Contractors License Board renewal page does not state a general continuing-education requirement for C-52 renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active contractor entities and sole proprietors renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year. The current posted on-time renewal cost is $338 for an active entity or sole proprietor; the RME fee is separate. A license not renewed by expiration is unlicensed and may not practice; restoration is available for 60 days after expiration before a new application is required.
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| Hawaii — Roofing Hawaii C-42 Roofing Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited current Board renewal materials do not establish the former eight-hour C-42 continuing-education requirement. Confirm any new Board requirement before the next renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year. Entity and sole-proprietor active renewal is currently $338; RME and inactive-status fees differ. A matching current DOTAX tax clearance is required.
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| Hawaii — Painting Hawaii C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Contractors License Board renewal information does not list a continuing-education requirement for ordinary C-33 contractor renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Current active entity/sole-proprietor renewal is $338; current active RME renewal is $208. Maintain coverage and the entity-RME relationship.
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| Hawaii — Landscaping Hawaii C-27 Landscaping Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Contractors License Board renewal information does not list a continuing-education requirement for ordinary C-27 renewal. HDOA pesticide certification has its own recertification process when applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Current active entity/sole-proprietor renewal is $338 and current active RME renewal is $208. Maintain continuous coverage and the entity-RME relationship.
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| Hawaii — Masonry Hawaii C-31 Masonry Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited current CLB materials do not establish the former C-27-specific continuing-education claim. Confirm any current Board requirement before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year. Active entity/sole-proprietor renewal is $338; RME and inactive-status fees differ. A current matching DOTAX tax clearance is required.
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| Hawaii — Concrete Contractor Hawaii C-31a Cement Concrete Contractor — DCCA Contractors License Board | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Active entity/sole-proprietor renewal is $338; RME and inactive-status fees differ. Renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year with current matching DOTAX tax clearance.
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| Hawaii — Carpentry Hawaii C-5 Carpentry Remodeling/Repairs or C-6 Carpentry Framing Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Contractors License Board renewal information does not list a continuing-education requirement for ordinary contractor renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year. Current active entity/sole-proprietor renewal is $338; the current active RME renewal is $208. Maintain continuous coverage and the entity-RME relationship.
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| Hawaii — Solar Hawaii C-60 Solar Power Systems Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited current CLB materials do not establish the former C-60 continuing-education claim. Confirm current Board requirements before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year. Active entity/sole-proprietor renewal is currently $338, and RME/inactive fees differ. Current matching DOTAX tax clearance is required.
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| Hawaii — Low Voltage Hawaii C-15 Electronic Systems Contractor License (Low Voltage) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited current CLB materials do not establish a general continuing-education requirement for these contractor classifications. Confirm any current Board or classification-specific requirement when renewing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- All contractor licenses renew by September 30 of every even-numbered year. The current active entity/sole-proprietor renewal cost is $338; RME and inactive fees differ. Active entities and sole proprietors need matching, current Hawaii tax clearance and continuous required insurance.
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| Hawaii — Fire Sprinkler Hawaii Fire-Sprinkler Contractor License — C-20 and C-20a Scope Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $338 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current CLB renewal materials do not list ordinary continuing education for this contractor classification. Verify county renewal or continuing-competency conditions separately for systems-testing credentials.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Current CLB active fees differ for contractor entities/sole proprietors and RMEs, and tax-clearance instructions apply to entity and sole-proprietor renewal.
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| Hawaii — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the state. No license exists, so there is no renewal cycle or continuing education mandate. Any continuing education is voluntary and tied to private association membership.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable — no state license or renewal exists.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state renewal because Hawaii does not issue a home inspector license or registration. Voluntary association memberships have their own renewal and CE rules set by each association.
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| Hawaii — Pool Contractor C-49 Swimming Pool Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $190 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None. Hawaii has no continuing education requirement for the C-49 (only the C-19 asbestos class has refresher training under HAR 16-77-116).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 restoration penalty in addition to the biennial renewal fees.
- Maintenance notes
- All licenses, regardless of issuance date, renew biennially by September 30 of each even-numbered year (HAR 16-77-50); restoration is allowed through November 30 with penalty (16-77-51). Biennial renewal comprises entity $190 + RME $60 + education fund $5 + recovery fund $10, plus the compliance resolution fund fee ($74 annual / $148 biennial). Renewal is conditioned on continued financial integrity (tax clearance) and continuous liability and workers' compensation coverage; lapse causes automatic forfeiture with a 60-day reinstatement window.
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| Hawaii — Handyman Minor Work Exemption (HRS 444-2(4) $1,500 rule) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required to work under the minor-work exemption.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Because handyman work at or under $1,500 requires no license, there is no renewal obligation. For reference, the separate general contractor license (needed above the threshold) renews on a two-year biennial cycle by September 30 of an even-numbered year, with an officially confirmed active renewal fee of $338 for a contractor entity or sole proprietor, $208 for an RME, and $160 inactive.
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| Hawaii — Pest Control Pest Control Operator (PCO) License — issued by branch (BR-1 Fumigation, BR-2 General Pest, BR-3 Termite) by the DCCA Board of Pest Control | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $278 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DAB commercial-applicator certification recertifies every 5 years either by re-examination or by accumulating Continuing Education Training (CET) credits; required credit hours vary by category (the DAB page gives a Category-5 example of 25 hours, but the exact structural Category-7 hours were not confirmed on official sources). An entity's PCO/PCFR staff licenses depend on the employer maintaining active status, current insurance, and current DAB category certification for the RME or field representative (HAR 16-94-40).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A license not renewed by June 30 of an even-numbered year is forfeited. It may be restored within 1 year; the Board currently lists $333 for active PCO restoration, $67 for inactive PCO restoration, $239.50 for active PCFR restoration, and $39.50 for inactive PCFR restoration.
- Maintenance notes
- Two cycles apply: the DCCA PCO/PCFR license renews biennially on or before June 30 of each even-numbered year (PCO $278 / PCFR $212 for 2026–2028; inactive status $12 each), while the DAB commercial-applicator certification renews on a 5-year cycle at $100. The underlying DAB certification must remain valid for the DCCA license to renew.
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| Idaho — General Contractor Idaho Contractor Registration and Public Works Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DOPL’s current Contractors Board registration materials do not publish a continuing-education requirement. This does not replace any education requirement for a separate trade credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor Registration is transitioning to biennial terms; the current fee table lists $60 annual and $120 biennial renewal. Public Works licensing is also transitioning to biennial terms, and DOPL says its 2026 fee holiday waives renewal fees for eligible existing public-works licensees but not initial fees.
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| Idaho — Electrician Idaho Journeyman and Master Electrician License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $45 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Journeyman and master renewal requires 24 hours during the prior three-year cycle: 16 hours of Idaho Electrical Code training plus 8 hours of approved NEC code-update, code-related, industry-related, or independent-study education.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL lists three-year terms and $45 renewal fees for standard journeyman and master licenses. A contractor license is separate and has a one-year term with a $100 renewal fee.
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| Idaho — Plumber Idaho Journeyman Plumber and Plumbing Contractor | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $108 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No plumbing CE is required according to DOPL’s current Plumbing FAQ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Current DOPL fee table: Journeyman renewal $21.60; Plumbing Contractor renewal $108. Verify the license’s own expiration date and renewal notice.
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| Idaho — HVAC Idaho Journeyman HVAC and HVAC Contractor | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HVAC CE is required according to DOPL’s current HVAC FAQ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Current DOPL fee table: Journeyman renewal $75; HVAC Contractor renewal $150. Verify the credential’s own expiration date and renewal notice.
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| Idaho — Roofing Idaho Contractor Registration — Roofing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DOPL does not list continuing education in its contractor-registration FAQ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL is transitioning contractor registrations to a biennial cycle. Confirm the applicable cycle and insurance documentation in the online renewal record.
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| Idaho — Painting Idaho Contractor Registration for Painting + EPA Lead RRP | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Do not assume contractor-registration CE. EPA RRP credentials have separate federal training and renewal requirements when applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL states it began transitioning contractor registration to biennial registration in 2025. Use the expiration shown in DOPL Online Services rather than a generic annual schedule.
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| Idaho — Landscaping Idaho Contractor Registration for Landscaping + ISDA Pesticide Rules | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Do not assume contractor-registration CE. ISDA pesticide credentials have their own current recertification rules and term.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL states it began transitioning contractor registration to biennial registration in 2025. Verify the registration’s stated expiration and renewal instructions in DOPL Online Services.
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| Idaho — Masonry Idaho Contractor Registration (Masonry) — Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Idaho Contractor Registration renews annually on the anniversary date. Late renewal incurs a $50 penalty plus possible PWCL suspension.
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| Idaho — Concrete Contractor Idaho Concrete Contractor Registration — No Separate Concrete License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Idaho Contractors Board announced a transition to biennial registration; use the current Board renewal notice for the registrant’s cycle.
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| Idaho — Carpentry Idaho Contractor Registration (Carpentry) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal on anniversary of issuance with $100 fee.
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| Idaho — Solar Idaho Limited Electrical Contractor — Solar Photovoltaic | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current continuing-education requirements with DOPL before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL’s fee table lists Limited Electrical Contractor renewal at $100 for a one-year term. The Limited Electrical Installer has a separate three-year term and $45 renewal fee.
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| Idaho — Low Voltage Idaho Limited Energy Electrical Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use DOPL’s current renewal materials for any continuing-education requirement. This guide does not retain the unsupported annual 16-hour claim.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current DOPL fee schedule lists a one-year Limited Contractor term with a $100 renewal fee. The individual Limited Installer license has its own three-year term and $45 renewal fee.
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| Idaho — Fire Sprinkler Idaho Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current rule and State Fire Marshal renewal information cited here do not state a fixed contractor CE-hour requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires December 31 each year, regardless of issue month. A license in good standing may be renewed for one year on the prescribed form and payment of the $100 annual renewal fee.
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| Idaho — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the state. Idaho mandates no continuing education for home inspectors because the profession is unlicensed. Voluntary associations such as InterNACHI, ASHI, and the Idaho Association of Home Inspectors may impose their own continuing-education expectations on members.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable; there is no state license and therefore no late renewal fee.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state license and therefore no renewal cycle. Any renewal obligation arises only from voluntary association membership or from the separate radon certification regime, not from a home inspector license.
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| Idaho — Pool Contractor Idaho Contractor Registration (general; no swimming pool/spa classification) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A late-renewal penalty may exist (a third-party source reports about $35); not confirmed against any official source — verify with DOPL.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL transitioned contractor registration from a one-year to a two-year (biennial) cycle effective October 14, 2025 and doubled the fee to reflect the two-year period. Renewal requires maintaining the required insurance; there is no exam or continuing education. The exact renewal amount is unconfirmed (third-party figures range $80–$100) — verify on the official DOPL fee schedule.
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| Idaho — Handyman Minor Work / Casual Exemption (Idaho Contractor Registration Act — under-$2,000 threshold, Idaho Code § 54-5205(2)(f)) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Reported as $35 in addition to the renewal fee in multiple 2026 sources, but one verifier could not confirm it against an openable official DOPL fee schedule — verify the current amount directly with DOPL.
- Maintenance notes
- Applies only to the registered-contractor path (jobs at or above $2,000), not to sub-$2,000 handyman work, which requires no registration or renewal. DOPL transitioned contractor registration from an annual $50 cycle to a biennial (2-year) cycle effective October 14, 2025, staggered by registrant birth year through 2026, with the renewal fee rising to approximately $100 per two-year term (§ 54-5214 permits a 1-to-5-year board-set term; statutory cap $150/year under § 54-5210(2)). Active-duty military may qualify for a renewal-fee waiver under Idaho Code § 67-2602A. Confirm your exact renewal fee and assigned cycle with DOPL.
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| Idaho — Pest Control Professional Applicator License (Industrial, Institutional, and Structural Pest Control category) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $120 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertification is by validated pesticide training credits: 16 recertification credits during the recertification period, which runs concurrently with the two-year licensing period (one credit per 50 minutes of approved instruction), per IDAPA 02.03.03.100. Alternatively, an applicator may recertify by passing the ISDA recertification exam(s) at 70%. First-time licensees whose first license period is under 13 months may be exempt from recertification for that first period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed in the current rule; verify with ISDA.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew with the ISDA renewal application, the $120 fee, current proof of financial responsibility on the ISDA-approved form, and documentation of recertification credits. Renewal notices are mailed in advance of expiration.
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| Illinois — General Contractor Illinois General Contractor — No State License (Local Requirements Apply) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Illinois has no statewide general-contractor continuing-education requirement. Confirm any local program requirement directly.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide license to renew. Chicago licenses expire one year after issuance; expired licenses may only be reinstated within three years.
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| Illinois — Electrician Illinois Electrician — No General State License (Local Licensing) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general statewide electrician continuing-education rule is identified. The cited current Chicago provisions do not state a general CE requirement; confirm current local renewal instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Chicago Electrical Contractor and Supervising Electrician licenses are valid for one year. Expired licenses may only be reinstated within three years; a Supervising Electrician absent from licensure for three continuous years must be reexamined.
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| Illinois — Plumber Illinois Licensed Plumber and Plumbing Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- IDPH states that licensed plumbers complete continuing-education requirements annually. Use the current IDPH course listing and renewal instructions for the required hours and accepted courses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew the individual plumber license by April 30 following issuance. Plumbing contractors register annually on a separate path.
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| Illinois — HVAC Technician Illinois HVAC — No State License; Municipal Rules and EPA Section 608 | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide HVAC-license continuing-education rule exists. Follow the project municipality’s credential rules; EPA Section 608 technician certification does not expire.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local contractor licenses, registrations, permits, and insurance records renew on their own schedules. The principal-place license rule does not remove those project-location obligations.
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| Illinois — Roofing Illinois Limited or Unlimited Roofing Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $125 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Part 1460’s renewal section does not state a statewide continuing-education hour requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew before December 31 of odd-numbered years. Submit the fee, certify ongoing insurance and bonding compliance, and identify the designated qualifying party.
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| Illinois — Painting Illinois — No State Painting License (Local Compliance + EPA RRP + IL Lead Program) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no statewide painter CE requirement. Follow the renewal or refresher rules for each local, EPA RRP, or IDPH credential actually held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide painting-license renewal. Track only the credentials that apply to the business’s work.
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| Illinois — Landscaping Illinois Landscaping — No State Trade License (IDOA Pesticide Credentials + Local Compliance) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete IDOA’s current recertification process or requalify by examination, as applicable to the credential and category held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial Applicator is a three-year IDOA license. Renew it and maintain the required financial responsibility before expiration; local and irrigation registrations have their own schedules.
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| Illinois — Masonry Illinois Masonry Contractor Licensing — Municipal Framework | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- 65 ILCS 5/11-36 describes an annual license for the covered municipality, with the fee fixed locally. Other local registrations and permits can have different cycles and fees.
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| Illinois — Concrete Contractor Illinois Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide concrete credential to renew.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Illinois — Carpentry Illinois Carpentry (No State License; Local Contractor Rules) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Illinois has no statewide carpentry continuing-education requirement. Check the issuing municipality and any project owner or program for local requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The displayed fee and annual term are Chicago Class E examples only. Chicago General Contractor licenses expire one year after issuance; do not apply that date or fee to every Illinois jurisdiction.
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| Illinois — Solar Illinois Commerce Commission Distributed Generation Installer Certification (Solar PV) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Part 468 does not state a statewide continuing-education hour requirement for annual ICC recertification. Maintain the facts and documentation required by the current recertification form.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual recertification information is due April 1. The current Part 468 fee section lists a $50 application fee but no separate annual recertification charge.
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| Illinois — Low Voltage Illinois Private Alarm Contractor Licensing and Local Low-Voltage Requirements | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current continuing-education requirements for the specific IDFPR credential before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current IDFPR qualification guide says Private Alarm Contractor licenses expire May 31 every three years. Follow the current renewal notice for the credential held.
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| Illinois — Fire Sprinkler Illinois Fire Sprinkler Contractor License (Office of the State Fire Marshal) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 16 hours in each two-year period, including at least eight hours each year. Current Illinois PE licensure or current NICET Level III/IV water-based-layout certification satisfies the DCP requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Act renews licenses every two years. OSFM sets the current initial, renewal, and late fees by rule; confirm them before filing.
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| Illinois — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For the 2026 renewal, a home inspector first licensed on or before August 31, 2026 must complete 12 hours of CE through an IDFPR-licensed provider, including 8 mandatory hours and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. The current fact sheet states that inspectors first licensed on or after September 1, 2026 have no CE for that renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Renewal is $450 if paid on or after December 1 (a $50 late differential). Renewing an expired license requires the sum of all lapsed renewal fees plus a $50 late fee under 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1410.400; a license expired more than two years requires meeting new-applicant requirements.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew biennially, expiring November 30 of even-numbered years. Apply the current IDFPR CE fact sheet to the relevant renewal cycle rather than assuming the 2026 transition dates carry forward.
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| Illinois — Pool Contractor Prequalified Swimming Facility Contractor (IDPH) — public swimming pools & spas only | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Successful completion of IDPH's annual swimming facility prequalification training is required for renewal; renewal is granted or denied on the 75-point evaluation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None specified.
- Maintenance notes
- The renewal application must be submitted to IDPH 60 days before expiration. Initial prequalification is valid one year; renewals are valid two years. IDPH will not issue the same applicant more than two initial prequalifications consecutively or within a five-year period. Under the separate demerit-point system (77 Ill. Adm. Code 820.540), 40-74 accumulated points results in a 30-day suspension reinstated after retraining, and 75 or more points results in revocation with a one-year bar on reapplying.
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Checked 2026-07-10 |
| Illinois — Handyman No state handyman/general-contractor license (municipal regulation) — Home Repair and Remodeling Act consumer-protection rules apply (815 ILCS 513) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level for handyman work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- N/A
- Maintenance notes
- No state license to renew for general/handyman work. Municipal contractor registrations typically renew annually (fees and rules vary by city), and the state plumbing, roofing, and asbestos trade licenses have their own renewal cycles and continuing-education rules.
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| Illinois — Pest Control Commercial Structural Pest Control Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified technicians must complete a minimum of 9 classroom hours of IDPH-approved pest control training seminars during each 3-year certification period (77 Ill. Adm. Code 830 Subpart E; IDPH FAQ/program page).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $75 late filing charge under 225 ILCS 235/9.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial business licenses expire December 31 each year. IDPH says notices are mailed at least 30 days before December 1; renew by December 1 to avoid additional fees and fines. A renewal must include the insurance certificate unless a valid certificate is already on file. Technician certificates renew every 3 years after the required 9 credit hours; the technician renewal fee is $75.
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| Indiana — General Contractor Indiana General Contractor — Local License or Registration (No State License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no Indiana state general-contractor license to renew. Confirm the local credential’s actual renewal cycle, fee, and continuing obligations.
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| Indiana — Electrician Indiana Electrician — Local License (No State License) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide electrician continuing-education rule exists. Confirm the current local renewal and any code-update obligations with the issuing authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Indianapolis–Marion County’s code describes an electrical-contractor license period running from January 1 of an even-numbered year through December 31 of the following year. Confirm the current renewal process and fees directly with BNS or the Board.
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| Indiana — Plumber Indiana Plumbing Contractor (and Journeyman Plumber) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- PLA’s current plumbing renewal instructions do not list a continuing-education requirement for journeyman or contractor renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyman and plumbing contractor licenses expire December 31 of every odd year. Published renewal fees are $30 for journeymen and $100 for contractors.
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| Indiana — HVAC Contractor Indiana HVAC — Local Contractor Requirements and Federal Section 608 | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Indiana lists no statewide HVAC contractor continuing-education requirement. EPA Section 608 certification does not expire; any continuing education or renewal comes from a local contractor program, separate state credential, employer, or manufacturer program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide HVAC renewal. Track local contractor/business renewals and the separate renewal cycle of any plumbing credential used on the project.
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| Indiana — Roofing Indiana Roofing — Local Contractor Licensing and State Contract Rules | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Indiana lists no statewide roofing continuing-education requirement. A local program may have its own renewal or education rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing renewal. Track each local contractor registration, insurance/bond, business filing, and permit-related requirement separately.
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| Indiana — Painting Indiana Painting Contractor Requirements (Local and Lead-Safety Rules) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting continuing-education requirement was identified. EPA RRP and Indiana lead credentials have their own training/renewal rules; local credentials can also have their own renewal cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track each local registration and lead credential separately.
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| Indiana — Landscaping Indiana Landscaping — Local Construction Rules and OISC For-Hire Credentials | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Individual commercial certification is renewed by retaking the examination or obtaining the required category CCHs during the five-year certification period: 15 CCHs for Category 3a and 20 CCHs for Category 3b. Annual business and personnel license fees remain separate from the five-year certification cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- OISC lists $45 annual fees for the business and each certified applicator or registered technician. Renew local contractor and business approvals separately.
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| Indiana — Masonry Indiana Masonry — No State License (Local Contractor Registration) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no statewide masonry CE requirement. Follow the renewal or refresher rules for each local registration and EPA RRP credential actually held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide masonry-license renewal. Local registrations and permits have their own terms.
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| Indiana — Concrete Contractor Indiana Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide concrete credential to renew.
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| Indiana — Carpentry Indiana Carpentry — No State License (Local Contractor Registration) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no statewide carpentry CE requirement. Follow the renewal or refresher rules for each local registration and EPA RRP credential actually held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide carpentry-license renewal. Local registrations and permits have their own terms.
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| Indiana — Solar Indiana Solar — No State Solar Contractor License (Local Approval Path) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide solar-contractor credential or continuing-education cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Review local contractor-registration, permit, and utility requirements for each project and renewal period.
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| Indiana — Low Voltage Indiana Low-Voltage Requirements (Local Credentials and Project Approvals) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide low-voltage credential or continuing-education cycle was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track every local business, contractor, or alarm credential separately, along with any project-specific state and local approvals.
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| Indiana — Fire Sprinkler Indiana Fire Sprinkler Requirements (Plan Review and Local Permits) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide fire-sprinkler contractor credential or continuing-education cycle was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Plan-review releases, local permits, and any local business or contractor credentials have separate project or renewal rules.
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| Indiana — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 32 hours per 2-year cycle (minimum 75% Category I, maximum 25% Category II under 878 IAC 1-5). Prorated for the first renewal: 16 hours if licensed 12-24 months; exempt if licensed less than 12 months.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A $50 late-renewal penalty applies (878 IAC 1-3-1), for roughly $100 total if renewed late.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire October 1 of odd-numbered years. Proof of current liability insurance is required to renew. Licenses expired more than 3 years require reinstatement; sources differ on whether a flat fee or additional continuing education (878 IAC 1-5) applies, so treat reinstatement specifics as approximate and confirm with the board.
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| Indiana — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool contractor license — pool construction is regulated locally (municipal/county contractor registration and building permits) under the state Swimming Pool Code (675 IAC 20) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required at the state level for pool construction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state pool-contractor license exists, so there is no state renewal. Local contractor registrations renew on schedules set by each municipality or county, commonly annual — verify the cycle and fee with the local building department.
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| Indiana — Handyman No statewide handyman/contractor license — municipal regulation; statewide Home Improvement Contracts Act (IC 24-5-11) written-contract rule applies | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the state for handyman work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state license to renew. Municipal contractor licenses renew on schedules set by each local ordinance and vary by jurisdiction. (The separate state plumbing-contractor license renews on December 31 of odd years.)
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| Indiana — Pest Control Pesticide Business License (firm) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $45 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified commercial applicators recertify every 5 years either by re-examination or by earning Continuing Certification Hours (CCH) by Dec 31 of the fifth year. CCH required by structural category over the 5-year cycle: 20 CCH for 7a and 7d, 15 CCH for 7b, and 10 CCH for 12 and 13. Registered Technicians extend registration with 8 continuing registration credits over 5 years (the qualifier that these come from at least two approved programs is unverified on the official page and should be confirmed with OISC).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- unconfirmed
- Maintenance notes
- Two clocks apply. The license (business and individual applicator) renews annually on Dec 31 for $45 each. The certification is valid 5 years and is maintained by CCH or re-exam. The business license also requires keeping a current certificate of insurance on file.
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| Iowa — General Contractor Iowa Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DIAL’s current contractor-registration materials do not publish a continuing-education requirement. Separate trade licenses can have their own renewal education.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DIAL calls the registration fee annual and uses the same application/renewal process. Maintain workers’ compensation compliance and the out-of-state bond, where applicable, throughout registration.
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| Iowa — Electrician Iowa Class A Master Electrician License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $375 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete 18 Board-approved contact hours during the three-year term, including at least 6 hours studying the National Electrical Code. The remaining approved electrical-related education can include theory, blueprints, transformers and motors, circuits and devices, controls, or other Board-approved material.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Class A Master licenses expire every three years. DIAL’s current 2026–2028 fee schedule and Chapter 401 list a $375 full-term renewal fee, with monthly proration for a license issued for less than the full term.
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| Iowa — Plumber Iowa Master Plumber License and Contractor License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least eight hours of Board-approved classroom instruction during each three-year licensing term. Both the instructor and course must be pre-approved by the Board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- PMSB licenses expire June 30 and are valid through August 31; DIAL advises renewing in July to avoid fees. Check DIAL’s current fee schedule for proration or late-fee details.
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| Iowa — HVAC Iowa Master HVAC/Refrigeration License and Contractor License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least eight hours of Board-approved classroom instruction during each three-year licensing term. Both the instructor and course must be pre-approved by the Board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- PMSB licenses expire June 30 and are valid through August 31; DIAL advises renewing in July to avoid fees. Check DIAL’s current fee schedule for proration or late-fee details.
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| Iowa — Roofing Iowa Construction Contractor Registration (Roofing Work) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Chapter 91C does not state a statewide roofing continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The registration fee may not exceed $50 per year. Keep the workers’ compensation and unemployment information current and promptly report changes.
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| Iowa — Painting Iowa Construction Contractor Registration (Painting Work) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Chapter 91C does not state a statewide painting continuing-education condition. RRP has its own certification and refresher rules for covered lead-safe work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The statute permits a registration fee of no more than $50 per year. Keep workers’ compensation and unemployment information current and report changed registration information promptly.
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| Iowa — Landscaping Iowa Contractor Registration for Landscaping + Pesticide Credentials | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Do not assume DIAL contractor-registration CE. IDALS pesticide certifications and company licenses have separate current testing, instruction, and renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DIAL says contractor registration must be renewed annually. Check IDALS for the particular pesticide credential’s current term and renewal instructions.
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| Iowa — Masonry Iowa Contractor Registration (Masonry) — Iowa Division of Labor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Iowa Contractor Registration renews annually on the anniversary date. Late renewal incurs a $25 penalty.
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| Iowa — Concrete Contractor Iowa Concrete Contractor — Statewide Registration / No Separate Concrete Classification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew annually. Eligible self-employed contractors may use the current fee-exemption process.
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| Iowa — Carpentry Iowa Construction Contractor Registration (Carpentry) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal on the anniversary of issuance. Late renewal incurs civil penalty.
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| Iowa — Solar Iowa Electrical Contractor License for Solar PV Work | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $291.64 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Check the current DIAL electrical-licensing requirements for the license class. Do not assume a solar-specific CE rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DIAL’s September 2026 Electrical Contractor fee is $291.64. DIAL’s 2026–2028 schedule describes three-year licenses and prorates fees by application month; contractor registration is renewed annually.
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| Iowa — Low Voltage Iowa Low-Voltage Work: Chapter 103 Exception + Alarm-System Licensing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- An alarm contractor may renew only after recertification of the applicable endorsement requirements under 481 IAC 267.4. Confirm individual technician and electrical credential requirements separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current administrative rule identifies a two-year alarm contractor fee and requires current endorsement recertification for renewal. DIAL’s web fee summary differs from the rule on the base fee, so confirm the actual renewal invoice before payment.
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| Iowa — Fire Sprinkler Iowa Fire Protection System Contractor and Technician Licenses | Not established in record Cycle not established | $400 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 16 credit hours in installation-and-maintenance updates during each licensure period, as required by Iowa Code chapter 100D; follow DIAL’s current rules for credential-specific renewal implementation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep the contractor’s RME qualification, construction-contractor registration or exemption, insurance, and every technician’s required credential current.
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| Iowa — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license or registration. Eligibility to issue an "independent home inspection report" is defined by Iowa Code § 558A.4A. | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Iowa sets no state continuing-education hours. Iowa Code § 558A.4A requires members of a qualifying national association to attend continuing professional education classes as an ongoing condition of membership, but the state specifies no hour total.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable; there is no state license to renew or to pay late.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state license to renew. Continuing eligibility is maintained through good-standing membership in a qualifying national home inspectors association, an out-of-state license or registration, or an Iowa architect or professional engineer license, plus continuously maintained insurance.
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| Iowa — Pool Contractor Iowa Contractor Registration (no pool-specific state license) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- The renewal late fee is not confirmed on the official DIAL page; verify the current amount with DIAL before a registration lapses.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor registration expires one year from issuance and must be renewed annually online through DIAL. No continuing education or exam is required to renew.
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| Iowa — Handyman Iowa Construction Contractor Registration (Iowa Code Chapter 91C) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for the general contractor registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — the late-renewal fee amount is not confirmed in the record; verify with DIAL.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal. DIAL mails or emails a renewal notice the month before expiration. Renewing on time keeps the same registration number. No exam or continuing education is required for the general registration.
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| Iowa — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For each certified category, the applicator must attend at least 2 hours of IDALS-approved continuing instruction in each year of the 3-year qualification cycle (verification kept by the employer), OR pass written exams at the end of the third year, OR a combination. Missing the 2 hours for any category in any year forces retesting for that category — no make-up provision (IAC 45.22(4)(b); form 001-A).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- 25% penalty on the company license fee if renewed after the December 31 expiration date.
- Maintenance notes
- The company license expires December 31 each year (renewal forms mailed late October/early November) and is renewed at $25/year. Individual certifications run in 3-year cycles at $75, expiring December 31 of the third year, and are valid only while linked to a currently licensed company.
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| Kansas — General Contractor Kansas General Contractor (Local Licensing — Johnson County example) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $225 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For JCCL, each qualifying individual must complete at least eight hours of continuing education per license classification each calendar year.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- JCCL applies a $75 late fee per license type beginning February 1.
- Maintenance notes
- JCCL’s current renewal fee is $225 per license type. Confirm the renewal date and rules for every other project jurisdiction separately.
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| Kansas — Electrician Kansas Electrical Contractor (Local Licensing — Johnson County example) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $225 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For JCCL, each qualifying individual must complete at least eight hours of continuing education per license classification each calendar year.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- JCCL applies a $75 late fee per license type beginning February 1.
- Maintenance notes
- JCCL’s current renewal fee is $225 for the DE license. Confirm the renewal date and rules for every other project jurisdiction separately.
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| Kansas — Plumber Kansas Plumber — City and County Licensure | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 12 hours biennially or six hours annually, with at least six biennially or three annually of code education, approved by the local governing body.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local annual licenses, fees, and renewal procedures apply.
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| Kansas — HVAC Kansas HVAC Contractor — City and County Licensure | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 12 hours biennially or six hours annually, with at least six biennially or three annually of code education, approved by the local governing body.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local annual licenses, fees, and renewal procedures apply.
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| Kansas — Roofing Kansas Roofing Contractor Registration — Attorney General | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $500 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing-registration continuing-education requirement is stated in the Attorney General and statutory sources reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration renews by fiscal year. File by June 30 with current insurance, workers’ compensation documentation or allowed alternative, tax clearance, and the fee. Lapsed or suspended registration cannot be used to provide roofing services.
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| Kansas — Painting Kansas Painting Contractor Requirements — Local Registration + KDHE RRP | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting-license continuing education is identified. KDHE RRP and local requirements are separate.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Check each local credential and any KDHE RRP credential for its own renewal schedule and fee.
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| Kansas — Landscaping Kansas Landscaping Requirements — Local Framework and Pesticide Credentials | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $140 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial applicator renewal may be by examination or approved training. KDA says all commercial applicators need one core hour plus 3, 5, or 7 category/subcategory credits as applicable during the certification period; submit renewal by the required deadline.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Pesticide business licenses expire December 31. Commercial certificates expire December 31 of the second calendar year after issuance. Use KDA’s current portal and renewal instructions.
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| Kansas — Masonry Kansas Masonry — Local Jurisdiction (Wichita, Topeka, Overland Park) (No State License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Set by the issuing local authority; no statewide masonry CE cycle is stated in the reviewed statutes.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm renewal timing and fees with the licensing city or county.
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| Kansas — Concrete Contractor Kansas Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide concrete credential to renew.
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| Kansas — Carpentry Kansas Carpentry (no state license; municipal contractor registration) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Set by the issuing local authority; no statewide carpentry CE cycle is stated in the reviewed statutes.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm renewal timing and fees with the licensing city or county.
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| Kansas — Solar Kansas Solar Contractor Requirements — Local Electrical and Permit Framework | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no statewide solar-license CE rule. A local electrical license issued under K.S.A. 12-1526 requires at least 12 hours biennially or six hours annually, including code education, when that local licensing framework applies.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track the renewal period, fee, CE, insurance, local registration, permit, and utility obligations for each jurisdiction.
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| Kansas — Low Voltage Kansas Low-Voltage Contractor Requirements — Local Electrical Rules + Fire Alarm Registration | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No uniform current statewide low-voltage continuing-education rule is identified. Local requirements and future statewide rules must be verified with the issuing authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track the renewal schedule for each local credential and any State Fire Marshal registration requirement separately.
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| Kansas — Fire Sprinkler Kansas Fire Sprinkler Company Registration — State Fire Marshal and Local Permits | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide sprinkler-company CE requirement is stated in KSFM’s registration materials. Any local credential or certification can have its own renewal and CE terms.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm update and renewal requirements directly with KSFM and every local program used by the company.
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| Kansas — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license or registration (the former Kansas home inspector registration expired July 1, 2013) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing-education requirement; Kansas does not license home inspectors. Any continuing-education obligation comes only from a voluntary association the inspector chooses to join.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable; there is no state license to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- No state renewal or continuing-education requirement exists because Kansas has no home inspector license or registration program.
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| Kansas — Pool Contractor No state license — swimming pool & spa construction is licensed locally (e.g., Johnson County Class DS "Swimming Pool Contractor"; Sedgwick County covers pools under its Class A General Contractor license) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide continuing-education requirement; local jurisdictions set their own (unconfirmed).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Johnson County: $75 per license type (applied Feb. 1). No state late fee exists.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is handled entirely by the local licensing authority, not the state. Johnson County licenses expire December 31 annually regardless of issue date; other jurisdictions set their own cycles. The $0 renewal fee reflects the absence of a state fee — Johnson County, for example, charges $225 per license type.
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| Kansas — Handyman No state contractor/handyman license — municipal (city/county) licensing only | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level for handyman work. KDHE RRP renovator certification requires periodic refresher training under the lead program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable at the state level; any late fee is set by the local jurisdiction.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state license to renew. Local contractor registrations typically renew annually — confirm the cycle and fee with the issuing city or county. KDHE lead firm licenses and RRP renovator certifications renew on the schedule set by that program.
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| Kansas — Pest Control Pesticide Business License (Kansas Department of Agriculture) — issued per category, including Category 7 structural pest control | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $140 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified commercial applicators renew each 3-year period either by examination or by recertification training. Per K-State Research & Extension (a non-primary source), recert-by-training requires 1 Core hour plus category pest-management hours (Category 7 subcategories require 7 pest-management hours). Credits may be earned any time during the active 3-year period, with a Dec 31 deadline in the expiration year and renewal filed with KDA by Jan 30, or renewal by examination is required. Recertification-by-training fee is $50 per category (K.S.A. 2-2446). The CE-hour breakdown is sourced to Extension, not statute.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — the record does not confirm a late fee amount; confirm with KDA.
- Maintenance notes
- Separate renewal tracks: the company's Pesticide Business License renews annually (calendar year, $140/category); the Pest Control Technician registration renews annually; and the individual Commercial Applicator's Certificate renews on a 3-year cycle (expires end of the second calendar year after issue) via CE/recert-training or re-examination. The cycleYears/fee fields above reflect the annual business license.
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| Kentucky — General Contractor Kentucky General Contractor (no state license) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide general-contractor continuing-education program was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state general-contractor license to renew. Check the local authority’s registration and permit rules for the project location.
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| Kentucky — Electrician Kentucky Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- KRS 227A.100 requires at least six hours of continuing education per year for renewal or reinstatement. HBC’s continuing-education regulation sets the applicable course-content rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- KRS 227A.100 allows a 60-day grace period after expiration; after that period, a license terminates unless reinstated under the statute and HBC rules. Confirm current fees and documents in the HBC licensing portal.
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| Kentucky — Plumber Kentucky Master Plumber (and Journeyman Plumber) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least six hours of approved continuing education during the 12 months before renewal (with the general first-renewal exception). Plumbing CE must relate to business, safety, the Kentucky State Plumbing Code, or the plumbing trade.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Master renewal is $250 and Journeyman renewal is $60. Renewed licenses expire on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
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| Kentucky — HVAC Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor (and Journeyman HVAC Mechanic) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least six hours of approved continuing education during the 12 months before renewal (with the general first-renewal exception). HVAC CE must relate to business, safety, HVAC codes, or the HVAC trade.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Master renewal is $250 and Journeyman renewal is $50. Timely renewal is due by the last day of the licensee’s birth month; a renewal filed no more than 60 days late can be accepted with the applicable restoration fee.
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| Kentucky — Roofing Kentucky — No State Roofing License (Municipal Registration Only) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for a statewide roofing credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide credential to renew. Follow the renewal cycle for each local contractor or business credential that applies.
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| Kentucky — Painting Kentucky Painting Contractor Requirements — Local Rules and EPA RRP | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide Kentucky painting continuing-education requirement was identified. EPA RRP and local program requirements apply independently when applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide Kentucky painting license to renew. Confirm the current renewal, tax-filing, permit, registration, and EPA certification requirements with the relevant local or federal authority.
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| Kentucky — Landscaping Kentucky Landscaping — No State Trade License (Pesticide and Local Approval Rules) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For commercial pesticide licenses, at least 12 KDA-approved CEUs in the three years before annual renewal; at least one CEU must relate to each category held. A deficiency requires passing the related competency exam and paying the required fees and fines before a new license is issued.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- KDA licenses expire December 31. Confirm the current fee and online renewal process for the specific Operator or Applicator license.
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| Kentucky — Masonry Kentucky Masonry Contractor Requirements — Local Rules | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide Kentucky masonry continuing-education requirement was identified. Local or project-specific requirements can apply independently.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide Kentucky masonry license to renew. Confirm the current renewal, tax-filing, permit, registration, and insurance requirements with the applicable local authority.
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| Kentucky — Concrete Contractor Kentucky Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide concrete-license continuing-education requirement was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track any local registration, insurance, business, and permit obligations separately.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Kentucky — Carpentry Kentucky Carpentry Contractor Requirements — Local Rules | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide Kentucky carpentry continuing-education requirement was identified. Local or project-specific requirements can apply independently.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide Kentucky carpentry license to renew. Confirm the current renewal, tax-filing, permit, registration, and insurance requirements with the applicable local authority.
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| Kentucky — Solar Kentucky Solar Installation Requirements — Electrical Contractor and Local Permits | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no solar-specific Kentucky continuing-education rule in this audit. KRS 227A.100 requires at least six hours of continuing education per year for renewal or reinstatement of an electrical license under Chapter 227A.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no solar credential to renew. Electrical licenses issued or renewed on or after July 15, 2024 are biennial under KRS 227A.100; confirm the current HBC fee, deadline, insurance evidence, and local renewal obligations.
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| Kentucky — Low Voltage Kentucky Low-Voltage Installer Certification | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current renewal requirements with DHBC.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not rely on unsourced annual CE or fee claims.
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| Kentucky — Fire Sprinkler Kentucky Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor Certification (Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $125 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state CE hour count, but the underlying NICET certification must remain current via NICET's recertification cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DHBC certifications renew annually. The $125 fee is prorated based on issuance date.
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| Kentucky — Home Inspector Kentucky Home Inspector License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 14 hours of continuing education per annual license year (28 hours over two years) per 831 KAR 2:040: 3 hours in Kentucky law (KRS 198B.700-198B.738 and 831 KAR Chapter 2) and 3 hours in report writing, both completed face-to-face (online does not satisfy these two categories), plus 8 hours of elective courses (technical or non-technical).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Late renewal within 60 days: $250 late fee. 61-120 days late: $250 late fee plus $250 reinstatement fee. Beyond 120 days the license is terminated.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal uses form KBHI-2 and also requires a current certificate of liability insurance, a state criminal background check completed within 90 days, and a copy of a completed inspection report compiled within the previous 12 months. Inactive status carries a $10 placement fee plus an annual inactive fee equal to 50% of the current renewal fee, and a $10 reactivation fee; a license inactive for 5 years is considered terminated.
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Checked 2026-06-29 |
| Kentucky — Pool Contractor No Kentucky state swimming pool/spa contractor license — pool construction is governed by the statewide Kentucky Building/Residential Code enforced through local building permits | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the state for pool construction; no state license exists to carry a continuing-education condition.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable at the state level — no state pool-construction license exists to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- No state pool-construction license exists, so there is nothing to renew at the state level. Local occupational licenses or registrations, where required, follow the issuing city or county's renewal cycle, which is commonly annual. Verify the cycle and fee with the local jurisdiction.
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Checked 2026-07-10 |
| Kentucky — Handyman No statewide contractor/handyman license (general home-repair regulated only locally) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level for general or handyman work — no statewide license exists to renew.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- none
- Maintenance notes
- No state renewal — Kentucky issues no statewide handyman or general-contractor license. Any local general-contractor registration renews per each jurisdiction's own rules.
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Checked 2026-07-17 |
| Kentucky — Pest Control Structural Pest Management Company Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- KDA's structural continuing-education requirements are LPCO Structural (7A) = 15 general CE hours and LPCO Fumigation (7B) = 9 general + 3 category-specific = 12 hours (KDA ES_PCO_CEU_TRAINING_REQUIREMENTS.pdf). The continuing-education cycle length is not stated on the KDA form and could not be confirmed; verify the recertification period directly with KDA before relying on it.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No late or reinstatement fee is confirmed in an official KDA source; a '$200 recertification fee' and '30-day grace period' from an earlier draft could not be verified and should not be assumed. Confirm current late-renewal terms with KDA.
- Maintenance notes
- Registrations and licenses expire December 31 annually and must be renewed by January 1. Renewal amounts are $75/year for the company registration, $50 for each additional office, and $100 for the LPCO. The recertification cycle length for continuing education is unconfirmed.
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Checked 2026-07-28 |
| Louisiana — General Contractor Louisiana Commercial / Residential Contractor (LSLBC) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state-mandated continuing education for the general contractor license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $100 late fee if renewed after the expiration date; license is suspended after 60 days delinquent.
- Maintenance notes
- Louisiana contractor licenses renew annually on the anniversary date.
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Checked 2026-09-04 |
| Louisiana — Electrician Louisiana Electrical Work Specialty Contractor (LSLBC) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state-mandated continuing education for the LSLBC electrical contractor license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $100 late fee if renewed after the expiration date; license is suspended after 60 days delinquent.
- Maintenance notes
- LSLBC electrical contractor licenses renew annually on the anniversary date.
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| Louisiana — Plumber Louisiana Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, and Plumbing Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $190 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Plumbing Board may set continuing-professional-development requirements by rule. Follow the current renewal notice; this audit does not state unsupported annual CE hours.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current 2026 form shows annual renewal and different fees by credential: active master $190 and journeyman $20 before December 31. The LSLBC succession on January 1, 2027 may change forms or administration.
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| Louisiana — HVAC Louisiana Mechanical or HVACR Contractor (LSLBC) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- This audit found no current LSLBC general Mechanical/HVACR continuing-education requirement. Follow the current renewal notice and maintain all licensing conditions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- LSLBC commercial licenses renew annually. The statute authorizes a basic license fee of no more than $100 and allows reasonable late-renewal penalties; verify the live renewal amount and deadline.
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| Louisiana — Roofing Louisiana Roofing Contractor License Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Check LSLBC’s current renewal and continuing-education requirements for the exact residential or commercial classification.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not let the state credential, required insurance, or local operating approvals lapse.
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| Louisiana — Painting Louisiana Commercial Painting, Coating, and Blasting Specialty (S.11) — LSLBC | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- LSLBC states that commercial contractors have no continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires on its original-issue anniversary. A licensee may elect a one-, two-, or three-year renewal term; a renewal submitted more than 15 days after expiration may carry a delinquent fee of up to $50.
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| Louisiana — Landscaping Louisiana Landscape Horticulturist License — LDAF Horticulture Commission | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $125 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Landscape Horticulturist licenses expire January 31 each year and LDAF lists a $125 annual license fee. LDAF identifies annual 8-hour continuing education for Landscape Architects—not Landscape Horticulturists. Landscape Irrigation Contractors must attend a qualifying seminar every three years for renewal.
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| Louisiana — Masonry Louisiana Commercial Masonry, Brick, Stone Subclassification (1.7) — LSLBC | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire on the anniversary of their original issue date. At renewal, a licensee may elect a one-, two-, or three-year term, subject to the statutory and Board requirements. A renewal filed more than 15 days after expiration may carry a delinquent fee of up to $50.
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| Louisiana — Concrete Contractor Louisiana Concrete Contractor — Concrete Construction / Related LSLBC Classifications | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire on the anniversary of their original issue date. At renewal, a licensee may elect a one-, two-, or three-year term, subject to the statutory and Board requirements. A renewal filed more than 15 days after expiration may carry a delinquent fee of up to $50.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Louisiana — Carpentry Louisiana Carpentry Contractor License Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Follow LSLBC’s current renewal and continuing-education requirements for the selected credential; no universal carpentry CE claim was substantiated.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the selected state credential, qualifying party, insurance where applicable, and local operating approvals.
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| Louisiana — Solar Louisiana Solar Energy Equipment Contractor License Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Follow current LSLBC renewal and continuing-education requirements for the exact license; no universal solar CE requirement was substantiated.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the underlying parent classification, Solar Energy Equipment classification, required insurance, and project approvals.
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| Louisiana — Low Voltage Louisiana Telecommunications, Low Voltage Electrical Subclassification (5.2) — LSLBC | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- LSLBC says commercial contractors have no continuing-education requirement. OSFM education obligations, when applicable, are endorsement-specific; use the current OSFM packet rather than a generic hourly claim.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- An LSLBC license expires on its original-issue anniversary; licensees may elect a one-, two-, or three-year renewal term. OSFM licenses are generally valid for one year unless a multi-year license is created, and OSFM has separate renewal timing and fees.
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| Louisiana — Fire Sprinkler Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Firm and Employee License Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Follow OSFM’s current individual-credential and renewal requirements; no universal firm CE-hour claim was substantiated.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the qualifying employee, insurance, entity information, and required operating-location endorsements. Notify OSFM within ten days of specified address, ownership, or individual-employment changes.
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| Louisiana — Home Inspector Home Inspector License (Louisiana licensed home inspector) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 20 hours of continuing education per licensing year (30 hours for the first renewal). No more than 10 hours combined may come from online/non-traditional or non-approved coursework; the balance must be live in-person or interactive live-streaming CE from a board-certified provider. Up to 10 live/interactive hours may carry over to the next year. Licensees must also attend a board-approved report writing and Standards of Practice seminar at least once every three years.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A delinquent/late renewal fee applies in addition to the renewal fee; a $100 delinquent amount is widely reported but was not confirmed in the primary fee-schedule text retrieved. Confirm the current amount with the board.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew annually and expire one year after the last day of the month of issuance. The $100 annual renewal fee is widely reported and consistent with the board's structure but was not confirmed in the primary LAC fee-section text retrieved (the official fee PDF returned an access error); confirm the current amount before filing. A $5 state inspection fee is also owed per home inspection performed, remitted with an inspection reporting form.
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Checked 2026-06-29 |
| Louisiana — Pool Contractor Swimming Pools (commercial classification 1.13, subclassification of Building Construction) / Residential Swimming Pools (classification 9.1, subclassification of Residential Construction) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 6 hours of board-approved continuing education per year (by December 31) for residential construction contractors, which applies to the Residential Swimming Pools (9.1) holder. No CE requirement for the commercial Swimming Pools (1.13) classification.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Delinquent fee not exceeding $50.00; a license cannot be renewed once it has been expired for one year, after which the holder must reapply as a new applicant.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew online through the LSLBC contractor portal using the user id/password on the renewal notice. The applicant chooses a 1-, 2-, or 3-year renewal cycle. Each renewal also carries a $100/year Education Trust Fund fee (R.S. 37:2156(K)) that the contractor may decline on the renewal form, so an effective renewal can be $200/year.
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Checked 2026-07-10 |
| Louisiana — Handyman Minor-Work Exemption (under $7,500) / LSLBC Home Improvement Registration ($7,500 to under $50,000) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for the Home Improvement Registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed; the statutory delinquent-fee cap is $50 under La. R.S. 37:2156.
- Maintenance notes
- The credential is valid for one year initially and may then be renewed for a one-, two-, or three-year term on the issuance anniversary. General liability and workers' compensation coverage, and the financial statement where applicable, must be kept current throughout the period and re-submitted at renewal. The charged renewal fee (statutory cap $100 under R.S. 37:2156) should be reconfirmed on the LSLBC portal.
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Checked 2026-07-17 |
| Louisiana — Pest Control Structural Pest Control Place of Business Permit (business) — issued only when the firm designates a licensed Structural Pest Control Operator (individual) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified operators (commercial applicators) must recertify at least once every three years by completing approved continuing-education programs — a minimum of 6 hours of technical training by December 31 of the third year. Registered Technicians must recertify annually (January 1–December 31) with a minimum of 4 hours, including at least 1 hour per registration category.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed; confirm any late penalty with LDAF.
- Maintenance notes
- The Place of Business Permit and technician registrations expire and renew annually on or before June 30 ($150/$200 for the permit; $25 per technician). Operator recertification runs on a separate three-year CE cycle rather than the annual permit cycle.
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Checked 2026-07-28 |
| Maine — General Contractor Maine General Contractor — No State License (Home Construction Contract Rules) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Not applicable — no state license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no Maine general contractor license to renew.
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Checked 2026-09-04 |
| Maine — Electrician Maine Master Electrician (Helper, Apprentice, Journeyman, Limited, and Master classes) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A 15-hour current NEC update course is required before renewal according to the Board’s current NEC update schedule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Master and Journeyman licenses renew every two years based on the first licensure date. The Master renewal fee is $150.
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| Maine — Plumber Maine Plumber Licenses (Trainee, Journeyman-in-Training, Journeyman, and Master) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Master and Journeyman licenses renew biennially from first licensure. Renewal within 90 days after expiration has a $50 late fee; more than 90 days but not more than two years requires the $200 fee plus a $100 penalty. After two years, new-applicant requirements apply.
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| Maine — HVAC Maine HVAC Contractor Requirements (No General State License; Fuel Board Credentials for Fuel Equipment) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Not applicable to general HVAC. Fuel Board renewal rules are class-specific; its individual-license page lists two-year terms for many technician classes, not a universal annual HVAC renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no general Maine state HVAC license to renew. Track any Fuel Board class, separate plumbing/electrical credential, business authorization, and local permit requirement that applies to the actual work.
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| Maine — Roofing Maine — No State Roofing License (Home Construction Contract Act Only) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state license to renew. Insurance and workers comp must stay current.
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| Maine — Painting Maine — No State Painting License (Home Construction Contracts Act + Federal RRP) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Maine has no statewide painting-license continuing-education rule. For covered RRP work, maintain the current EPA firm and renovator requirements; Maine DEP lead-abatement credentials have separate training and renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide painting-license renewal. EPA RRP firm certification is valid for five years; local registrations, permits, and separate lead credentials follow their own rules.
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| Maine — Landscaping Maine Landscaping and Pesticide Applicator Guide | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Follow BPC and arborist-program current renewal, certification, and continuing-education requirements for the held credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial pesticide credentials are company affiliated; promptly update BPC when licensed personnel leave and maintain the proper company/branch coverage.
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| Maine — Masonry Maine Masonry — No State License (Contracts and Local Permits) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry-license continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide masonry credential to renew. Review insurance, worker coverage, business filings, and local requirements as they come due.
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| Maine — Concrete Contractor Maine Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide concrete-license continuing education.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track local and business obligations separately.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Maine — Carpentry Maine Carpentry — No State License (Contracts and Local Permits) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry-license continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide carpentry credential to renew. Review insurance, worker coverage, business filings, and local requirements as they come due.
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| Maine — Solar Maine Solar — No Standalone Solar License (Electrical and Local Approval Path) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for a standalone state solar credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maine does not issue a standalone solar credential to renew. Separately regulated trade credentials have their own Board requirements.
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| Maine — Low Voltage Maine Limited Electrician—Low Energy License Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete a 15-hour approved current National Electrical Code update course before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license term is two years from first licensure. A $50 late fee applies through 90 days after expiration; later reinstatement has separate current fees/conditions.
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| Maine — Fire Sprinkler Maine Fire Sprinkler Contractor License and Responsible Managing Supervisor Certification | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No fixed statewide sprinkler CE hour requirement was substantiated. Maintain the RMS’s underlying qualification and follow current OSFM renewal conditions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The contractor, RMS, and inspector endorsements are currently valid for two years. OSFM’s renewal portal is available in the three months before expiration.
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| Maine — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None. Maine imposes no continuing-education requirement on home inspectors because the occupation is not licensed. Voluntary certifying bodies such as InterNACHI and ASHI set their own continuing-education standards for maintaining membership, but these are not state requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state renewal exists. There is no license to renew and no renewal cycle or fee.
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| Maine — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool contractor license (Maine does not license pool or general contractors; local permits control) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the state. If LD 1226's residential contractor license takes effect, it would reportedly introduce annual renewal with continuing education, but that law is not yet in effect.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable — no state license or renewal exists.
- Maintenance notes
- No state license exists, so there is no renewal cycle or continuing education for pool contractors. LD 1226, an enacted-but-pending residential contractor licensing bill, would introduce annual renewal with continuing education if it takes effect.
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Checked 2026-07-10 |
| Maine — Handyman No state handyman or general-contractor license (Home Construction Contracts Act, 10 MRSA ch. 219-A, governs contract form only) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None today. A pending bill (LD 1226) proposes 6 hours per year of continuing education for a new Residential Contractor license, but it is not enacted as of 2026-07-17.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None — no state handyman or general-contractor license exists to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- No state handyman or general-contractor license exists, so there is nothing to renew. Trade licenses (electrical, plumbing, fuel) renew on their own OPOR schedules.
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| Maine — Pest Control Pesticide Firm License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certification is valid six years and is maintained by continuing education: a Commercial Operator must complete 12 credit hours over the six-year certification period, and a Commercial Master must complete 18 credit hours over the same period. Credits come from BPC-, UMaine Cooperative Extension-, and industry/trade-approved sessions. Failure to complete continuing education requires re-examination to recertify.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — confirm any late fee with the Board of Pesticides Control.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is two-layered: the individual license is renewed by December 31 on either a 2-year or 3-year cycle (the term is unresolved between two official BPC pages, so cycleYears and fee are set to 0), while the underlying certification lasts six years and is maintained through continuing education. The Firm/business license is separate from the individual applicator credential and also renews by December 31.
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| Maryland — General Contractor Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $456.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited MHIC licensing materials do not state a statewide continuing-education requirement. Confirm the current renewal instructions before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MHIC requires proof of current liability insurance at renewal. The $456.25 figure combines the published $281.25 contractor renewal charge and $175 Guaranty Fund assessment.
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| Maryland — Electrician Maryland Master Electrician License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $31.50 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited Board pages do not state a statewide continuing-education requirement for this license. Confirm current renewal instructions and any local-registration requirements before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current Master renewal fee is $31.50. The Board mails renewal instructions before expiration; insurance must remain compliant for active contracting.
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| Maryland — Plumber Maryland Master Plumber/Gas Fitter | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $87.50 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- State plumbing licenses renew for two years and expire on the first May 1 in an odd-numbered year. A license that remains lapsed for more than four years requires a new application and the appropriate examination. The Board’s published eight-hours-per-calendar-year CE requirement applies to plumbing inspectors only.
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| Maryland — HVAC Maryland Master HVACR Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $94.50 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- A Maryland HVACR license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year unless renewed for two years. The renewal statute requires the application, fee, and insurance proof required for the active credential; it does not state a general continuing-education condition. A contracting licensee cannot continue entering HVACR contracts after required insurance expires.
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| Maryland — Roofing Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $456.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed MHIC contractor materials do not state a continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license has a personal two-year renewal cycle. Current renewal charges for one location are $281.25 application fee plus $175 Guaranty Fund assessment.
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| Maryland — Painting Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) License — Painting Scope | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $456.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No CE required for MHIC renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MHIC licenses run for two years from original issuance. MHIC’s current renewal schedule lists a $281.25 contractor application fee plus a $175 Guaranty Fund assessment; maintain the required liability coverage continuously.
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| Maryland — Landscaping Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) — Landscaping Scope; MDA pesticide and fertilizer credentials when applicable | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $456.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No MHIC continuing-education requirement was identified on the current contractor requirements page. MDA pesticide and fertilizer credentials have separate requirements; confirm the current rule for the credential held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MHIC licenses run for two years from original issuance. MHIC’s current renewal schedule lists a $281.25 contractor application fee plus a $175 Guaranty Fund assessment; maintain required liability insurance continuously.
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| Maryland — Masonry Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $456.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- MHIC’s published contractor requirements do not list a general continuing-education requirement; verify current renewal instructions before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Current renewal charges shown by MHIC are $281.25 application plus a $175 two-year Guaranty Fund assessment. Maintain required liability insurance.
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| Maryland — Concrete Contractor Maryland Concrete Contractor — MHIC for Existing Residential Work / No Separate State Commercial Concrete License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $456.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- MHIC’s published contractor requirements do not list a general continuing-education requirement; verify current renewal instructions before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Current renewal charges shown by MHIC are $281.25 application plus a $175 two-year Guaranty Fund assessment. Maintain required liability insurance.
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| Maryland — Carpentry Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $456.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- MHIC’s published contractor requirements do not list a general continuing-education requirement; verify current renewal instructions before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Current renewal charges shown by MHIC are $281.25 application plus a $175 two-year Guaranty Fund assessment. Maintain required liability insurance.
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| Maryland — Solar Maryland MHIC Contractor License and State Electrician Licensing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $31.50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The State Board requires continuing education for electrical-license renewal. Current Board materials identify 10 hours during each licensure period for master electricians; use the current Board renewal instructions for eligible courses and evidence.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- This fee field reflects current master electrician renewal. Electrical licenses have staggered two-year expiry terms; MHIC renewal is separate and currently $456.25 for one location.
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| Maryland — Low Voltage Maryland electrical and security-systems credentials, as applicable | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $31.50 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed Master Electrician fee and FAQ pages do not state a current continuing-education hour requirement. Verify the renewal notice and any current local requirement before renewing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Master Electrician fee schedule lists a two-year renewal. Maryland State Police says security-systems agency licenses and technician registrations are valid for three years; follow its portal renewal instructions.
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| Maryland — Fire Sprinkler Maryland Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor License (Classes I–IIIc) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed OSFM contractor page does not state a fixed continuing-education hour requirement. Keep the DQI’s required credential current and follow OSFM renewal instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- OSFM lists a $300 late-renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses expire two years after issuance. Notify OSFM and follow the rule’s replacement procedure if the DQI or required insurance changes.
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| Maryland — Home Inspector Maryland Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $325 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No CPC is required for the first renewal. After that, complete 30 hours of Commission-approved continuing professional competency before renewal. The Commission currently requires 2 hours related to report writing; the 2-hour minimum-standards requirement is delayed until January 1, 2027. No more than 8 hours in one topic/component count, and up to 30% may be earned outside a classroom setting.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 reinstatement fee in addition to the $325 renewal fee for an expired license; reinstatement must be sought within five years and requires 30 CPC hours.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain $150,000 general liability coverage. The Commission emails renewal instructions about 60 days before expiration.
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| Maryland — Pool Contractor Maryland Home Improvement Contractor License (MHIC) — covers residential swimming pool construction; no dedicated pool classification | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $281.25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education is required to renew an MHIC home improvement contractor license (none stated in statute or regulation).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on official pages; confirm the current late/reinstatement fee with MHIC before a lapse.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew on a 2-year cycle at $281.25 per place of business plus a $175 Guaranty Fund assessment. Contractors must maintain the required $500,000 general liability insurance at renewal (effective June 1, 2024).
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| Maryland — Handyman Maryland Home Improvement Contractor License (MHIC) — no minor-work dollar exemption | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $281.25 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide continuing-education requirement is imposed on MHIC contractor license renewal (not confirmed against a quoted official page — verify with MHIC).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed against an official page — verify the current late fee with MHIC.
- Maintenance notes
- The license term is two years from the date of original issuance. Renewal is $281.25 application plus a $175 Guaranty Fund assessment every two years, and required insurance must be maintained continuously throughout the term.
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| Maryland — Pest Control Maryland Pesticide Business License and Pest Control Applicator Certificate | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For certificate renewal, Maryland law requires payment of the certificate fee and demonstration of satisfactory pesticide-use knowledge. Use current MDA recertification instructions for category-specific training and documentation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $30 when a renewal application is received more than 30 days after expiration.
- Maintenance notes
- Business-license renewal requires payment of the annual fee and proof of liability insurance. The individual certificate fee is $75 for one category plus $25 for each additional category.
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| Massachusetts — General Contractor Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) and Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete the continuing education applicable to the CSL category before renewal. Current OPSI guidance lists 12 hours for Unrestricted, 10 for Restricted, and 6 for Specialty CSLs per two-year cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- There is a one-year grace period. A $100 additional fee applies when renewing more than one year but less than two years after expiration; after two years, re-examination is required.
- Maintenance notes
- The original CSL term is three years; subsequent renewals are every two years. HIC registration has its own two-year renewal and $100 renewal payment.
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| Massachusetts — Electrician Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician (Certificate B) and Master Electrician (Certificate A) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $78 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Licensees generally complete 21 hours in the three years before renewal: 15 hours of Board-approved education on the Code, business, law, and related topics, plus 6 hours of eligible professional development. See 237 CMR 17.00 for exceptions and details.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is due July 31. The published fee is $78 for Journeymen and $117 for Masters; this guide’s table uses the Journeyman amount.
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| Massachusetts — Plumber Massachusetts Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Plumber Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $52 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Journeyman and Master plumbers each need 12 hours of Board-approved plumbing continuing education before renewal. The $52 displayed fee is the current Journeyman renewal; Master renewal is $78.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal applications are online through eLIPSE. The Board lists a $57 late fee for renewals received after May 1; check the current renewal notice and status for the exact deadline.
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| Massachusetts — HVAC Massachusetts HVAC — Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Gas, Plumbing, and Oil-Burner Credentials | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no single HVAC continuing-education rule. Follow the renewal and training requirements of each actual refrigeration, sheet-metal, gas-fitting, plumbing, oil-burner, or other credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not use a combined renewal cycle. Oil Burner Technician licenses, for example, are valid for two years; federal EPA Section 608 credentials do not have a general expiration date. Confirm each Massachusetts license in its own portal.
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| Massachusetts — Roofing Massachusetts Roofing Contractor Requirements (HIC and Roof-Covering CSL) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HIC: no continuing education is listed on the state renewal page. Specialty CSL: six hours of continuing education every two years. Track both credentials separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The displayed fee is the HIC renewal fee. CSL renewal is also listed at $100 every two years after the applicable continuing education.
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| Massachusetts — Painting Massachusetts Painting Contractor Requirements (HIC and Lead-Safety Rules) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HIC continuing-education requirement is listed on the state HIC renewal page. Track lead credentials and local registrations separately because they have their own renewal and training rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration renewal is biennial. The listed $100 fee applies to HIC renewal; guaranty-fund and lead-credential obligations should be checked in the current state materials.
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| Massachusetts — Landscaping Massachusetts Landscaping — No State Trade License; Pesticide Credentials When Applicable | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- MDAR requires six credits in each three-year cycle for an Applicator (Core) License and 12 credits per category for Commercial Certification. The individual credential still renews annually by December 31.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- After December 31, late renewal is allowed only through June 30 and includes the credential’s exam-registration fee. Failure to renew by June 30 requires re-examination.
- Maintenance notes
- The stated $100 fee applies to Applicator (Core) License renewal; Commercial Certification renews at $150. Landscaping-only work has no statewide license renewal.
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| Massachusetts — Masonry Massachusetts Masonry Contractor Requirements (HIC and Specialty CSL) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HIC: no continuing education is listed on the state HIC renewal page. Specialty CSL: six hours of continuing education every two years; track each credential separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The displayed fee is the HIC renewal fee. CSL renewal is also listed at $100 every two years, but its continuing-education condition applies to the CSL.
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| Massachusetts — Concrete Contractor Massachusetts Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HIC and CSL obligations differ. Do not apply CSL continuing education to HIC registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use the current HIC and CSL renewal instructions for the selected path.
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| Massachusetts — Carpentry Massachusetts Carpentry Contractor Requirements (HIC and CSL) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HIC: no continuing education is listed on the state HIC renewal page. Restricted CSL: 10 hours; unrestricted CSL: 12 hours every two years. Track each credential separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The displayed fee is the HIC renewal fee. Current state material lists $100 CSL renewal too, subject to the applicable continuing-education condition.
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| Massachusetts — Solar Massachusetts Solar Contractor Requirements (Electrical, HIC, CSL, and Local Permits) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $117 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The electrical credential path has its own Board continuing-education requirements. HIC and CSL, if applicable, have separate renewal cycles and education rules. This is not a state solar-license renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The displayed $117 is the current Master Electrician renewal fee, used only where the Master credential is held. Track every underlying credential and municipal authorization separately.
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| Massachusetts — Low Voltage Massachusetts Systems Technician, Systems Contractor, and C1 Systems Business Requirements | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $78 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 237 CMR 17.00 requires 21 clock hours in the three years before renewal for licensees subject to the rule: 15 hours in Board-approved code/business/law topics and six hours of professional development. Systems courses focus on applicable Massachusetts Electrical Code, adopted NFPA 72, and systems law/regulation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Massachusetts sends renewal notices before the July 31 expiration date. The listed $78 is the state-published Systems Technician renewal fee; confirm Systems Contractor and C1 business renewal charges before filing.
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| Massachusetts — Fire Sprinkler Massachusetts Sprinkler Fitter and Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitter Contractor License | Not established in record Cycle not established | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No universal sprinkler-fitter continuing-education hour total was confirmed on the current OPSI renewal page; use the current renewal notice and OPSI instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- OPSI lists a $75 Master/Contractor renewal fee. Contractor renewal also requires the specified completed-operations liability certificate and continuing qualifying business role.
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| Massachusetts — Home Inspector Home Inspector License (with an entry-level Associate Home Inspector License) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $225 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 12 continuing education contact hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which at least 4 hours must cover the 266 CMR regulations and standards of practice and at least 1 hour must cover professional ethics.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $57 late-renewal fee per the official DOL fee schedule
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew biennially, with the full Home Inspector License expiring May 31 of even-numbered years. Continuing education is a condition of renewal. Some third-party sites cite a $150 renewal fee, but the official state fee schedule confirms $225.
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| Massachusetts — Pool Contractor No dedicated pool/spa contractor license — residential in-ground pool construction is covered by Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration (pool construction is exempt from the Construction Supervisor License requirement) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for HIC registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — the HIC late fee was not verified on an official page. Confirm with OCABR.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration is valid two years from the date of issuance. If allowed to expire, it must be re-applied for rather than simply renewed. The renewal fee is $150 per two-year cycle plus the applicable Guaranty Fund fee.
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| Massachusetts — Handyman Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration (with a MGL c.142A §14 minor-work exemption) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for HIC registration. (Continuing education is required for the separate CSL — 12 hours per 2-year cycle for most CSL categories.)
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — a lapsed HIC registration generally must be re-applied for at the $150 initial fee (plus Guaranty Fund payment) rather than renewed at the $100 rate.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration is valid for 2 years from issuance and renews for $100 online via the MA Contractor Hub; the $150 figure is the initial registration fee only. No exam or continuing education is required to renew.
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| Massachusetts — Pest Control Commercial Applicator Certification, Category 7 (Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health-Related Pest Control) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertification is on a 3-year cycle requiring a minimum number of continuing-education contact hours, or re-examination, per the MDAR PACE program. Specific figures reported by secondary sources (12 contact hours per category, a cap on online hours, and a 50-minute contact hour) are unverified and should be confirmed against the official PACE Rules and Policies.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Late Renewal Fees (Mass.gov): Core License $75; Commercial Certification $125; Private Certification $125; Dealer License $125.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual fee renewal is separate from the 3-year PACE recertification cycle. Renewal fees are Pesticide Applicator (Core) License $100/year and Commercial Applicator Certification $150/year (Private $100/year; Dealer $300/year). Core, Commercial, and Private renewals are due December 31; Dealer renewal is due February 28. The specific January 1–June 30 late window and any mandatory-re-examination-after-lapse rule are unverified and should be confirmed with MDAR.
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| Michigan — General Contractor Michigan Individual Residential Builder License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 21 hours of approved continuing education for the first and second renewal cycles; three hours for the third and later cycles.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $20 after expiration; $35 if not renewed within 60 days.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual and company builder licenses renew every three years by May 31 in their respective renewal year. A company cannot operate without an active qualifying officer.
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| Michigan — Electrician Michigan Journeyman and Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor Licenses | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Journeyman and Master licensees need a code-update course only within one year after new code adoption; it is not an annual blanket CE requirement. Apprentice registrations renew annually and require current enrollment/attendance. Electrical Contractor renewal is every three years and does not require a code update.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Journeyman and Master late renewal fee: $50. Electrical Contractor late renewal fee: $50. Apprentice late renewal fee: $100.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyman and Master renew by December 31 each year for $40 and $50 respectively. Electrical Contractor renewal is $300 every three years by December 31.
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| Michigan — Plumber Michigan Journey Plumber / Master Plumber / Plumbing Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Journey plumbers take a code-update course only within one year after a new code is adopted; retain records in case of audit. Confirm current Master and contractor renewal instructions in LARA’s portal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $100 late fee for Journey renewal according to LARA’s current renewal page.
- Maintenance notes
- Journey licenses renew annually by April 30. The Master experience rule makes on-time Journey renewal particularly important.
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| Michigan — HVAC Michigan Mechanical Contractor License (HVAC Classifications) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No current statewide LARA continuing-education requirement for Mechanical Contractor renewal was substantiated in the reviewed sources. Verify the live renewal notice and any local requirement before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not rely on the zero field as a promise of no renewal fee; confirm LARA’s current renewal fee and dates in its renewal portal.
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| Michigan — Roofing Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor — Roofing / Residential Builder | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Individual Builder/M&A licensees: 21 hours in the first and second renewal cycles; 3 hours in the third and later cycles. Company license holders have no CE requirement for that company license itself.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by May 31 on the license cycle. Late fees are $20 before 60 days after expiration and $35 thereafter.
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| Michigan — Painting No State Painting Contractor License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting-license CE exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable.
- Maintenance notes
- Local credentials, if any, have local renewal rules.
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| Michigan — Landscaping Michigan Landscaping — No State Trade License (MDARD Commercial Pesticide Applicator + Local Licensing) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight commercial Core credits plus eight credits for each additional category held during the three-year cycle, or re-examination.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The commercial applicator credential expires December 31 of the third year. A Pesticide Application Business License is a separate annual credential for for-hire pesticide application businesses.
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| Michigan — Masonry Michigan Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor (Masonry) — LARA | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- First and second renewal cycles require 21 hours of approved CE. Third and later renewal cycles require three hours; retain records in case of audit.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual builder/M&A licenses renew every three years by May 31. LARA lists $150 renewal, $170 late renewal, and $185 relicensure fees.
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| Michigan — Concrete Contractor Michigan Concrete Contractor — Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor — Concrete Trade | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- First and second renewal cycles require 21 hours of approved CE. Third and later renewal cycles require three hours; retain records in case of audit.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual builder/M&A licenses renew every three years by May 31. LARA lists $150 renewal, $170 late renewal, and $185 relicensure fees.
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| Michigan — Carpentry Michigan Residential Builder License (Carpentry) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- First and second renewal cycles require 21 hours of approved CE. Third and later renewal cycles require three hours; retain records in case of audit.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual builder/M&A licenses renew every three years by May 31. LARA lists $150 renewal, $170 late renewal, and $185 relicensure fees.
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| Michigan — Solar Michigan Electrical Contractor License with Master Electrician | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Electrical Contractor credential itself does not require a code-update course. The associated Master Electrician renews annually for $50 and must take a code-update course within one year after adoption of a new code, when LARA requires one.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrical Contractor renews every three years by December 31; late renewal adds $50. Keep the qualifying Master license and association current.
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| Michigan — Low Voltage Michigan Fire Alarm Specialty Technician and Fire Alarm Contractor Requirements | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The contractor itself is not required to complete a code update for renewal. A FAST must take a code update only within one year after a new code is adopted, when applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Fire Alarm Contractor licenses renew every three years by December 31. FAST licenses renew annually by December 31 for $50; a lapsed qualifying FAST places the contractor license on hold.
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| Michigan — Fire Sprinkler Michigan Mechanical Contractor — Fire Suppression Classification | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- LARA does not require code-update courses for the Mechanical Contractor license itself.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Mechanical Contractor licenses renew every three years by August 31. LARA lists a $100 late fee; if expired more than three years, the contractor must reapply and retest.
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| Michigan — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license or registration | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state renewal or continuing-education requirement exists, as the profession is unregulated at the state level. Voluntary certifying bodies such as ASHI and InterNACHI impose their own continuing-education rules on their members.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable; no state renewal exists.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state license to renew. Inspectors who hold voluntary certifications follow those organizations' renewal and continuing-education schedules.
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| Michigan — Pool Contractor Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License — Swimming Pools (S) classification | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 21 hours of continuing competency per 3-year cycle during the first two license cycles (first 6 years), with at least 3 hours each calendar year including at least 1 hour each in building codes, safety, and construction/business law; reduced to 3 hours per cycle after the first 6 years of licensure.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A $20 late fee applies if renewed within 60 days after the May 31 expiration (per LARA renewal guidance; reverify on a live LARA page).
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew every 3 years and expire May 31. Continuing competency is tracked by LARA, and renewal is denied without documented hours. The renewal dollar amount is a separate, lower fee than the $195 initial application fee and could not be confirmed on a live official page; third-party estimates suggest roughly $150–$185. Confirm the amount on LARA or MiPLUS before relying on any figure.
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| Michigan — Handyman Minor Work Exemption — Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor "less than $600" rule (MCL 339.2403) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For the RB/M&A license: first or second renewal cycle requires 21 hours of continuing competency; third or later cycle requires 3 hours. No continuing education applies to sub-$600 exempt work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $20 late fee, increasing to $35 if not renewed within 60 days of expiration (applies to the RB/M&A license only).
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal applies only to holders of the RB/M&A license (needed at $600 or more); sub-$600 exempt handyman work requires no license and thus no renewal. RB/M&A licenses renew every 3 years by May 31. Secondary sources cite a $150 fee per 3-year cycle (one source cites $185); this could not be confirmed from the official LARA fee page and should be verified there.
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| Michigan — Pest Control Pesticide Application Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial credentials renew every three years by either retaking the Commercial Core and applicable category exams or earning eight approved seminar credits for Commercial Core and each category. Aerial and Fumigation standards each require two credits or reexamination. Submit the renewal application and $75 renewal fee to MDARD.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on an official source.
- Maintenance notes
- The Pesticide Application Business License expires December 31 each year and is renewed annually by meeting the same requirements, including a current insurance certificate and an employed certified applicator. Individual certifications run on a separate 3-year cycle.
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| Minnesota — General Contractor Minnesota Residential Building Contractor / Residential Remodeler | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $505 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The qualifying person completes 14 DLI-approved hours before renewing the two-year Q registration, including at least one Energy Code hour and one business-management-strategies hour.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $90 for a completed renewal received after the license expiration date.
- Maintenance notes
- Business licenses run on two-year cycles ending March 31; qualifying-person registration dates may differ.
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| Minnesota — Electrician Minnesota Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $188 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Journeyworker and master electricians complete 16 hours of DLI-approved continuing education, at least 12 hours on the National Electrical Code. Registered unlicensed electricians renew annually with two hours of CE and a $19 renewal fee.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyworker licenses renew every two years from issue; master licenses expire at the end of February in odd-numbered years; electrical-contractor licenses expire at the end of February in even-numbered years. The contractor initial and renewal fee is $188.
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| Minnesota — Plumber Minnesota Master Plumber and Plumbing Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $188 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Journeyworker and master plumbers complete 16 hours of DLI-approved continuing education, with at least eight hours relating to the State Plumbing Code. Registered unlicensed plumbers renew annually with two hours of CE and a $19 renewal fee.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyworker and master licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; the contractor license follows the same odd-year end date. The DLI contractor initial and renewal fee is $188.
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| Minnesota — HVAC Contractor Minnesota Mechanical Contractor Bond Filing (HVAC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No DLI continuing-education requirement applies to the state mechanical bond filing. Local licenses or competency cards may have their own education rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 late fee shown in the current mechanical bond packet ($150 total renewal filing fee).
- Maintenance notes
- The DLI Mechanical Contractor Bond filing is valid for two years, not annually. Maintain city and project approvals separately.
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| Minnesota — Roofing Minnesota Residential Roofer Business License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $185 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The qualifying person must complete 14 hours of DLI-approved continuing education for the two-year qualifying-person registration, including one hour of Energy Code and one hour of business management.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The business license runs on DLI’s two-year cycle. The $185 renewal amount is the $180 business-license fee plus the $5 continuing-education fee; confirm the current portal amount before filing.
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| Minnesota — Painting Minnesota Painting Contractor Requirements — State Special-Skill and Local-License Guide | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no general state painting CE. A DLI qualifying person must meet the residential-contractor continuing-education requirement only if that license applies; EPA and MDH lead credentials have their own current renewal/training rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track each conditional credential separately. Do not treat an EPA RRP refresher as an MDH lead-license renewal, or vice versa.
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| Minnesota — Landscaping Minnesota Landscaping Requirements — Scope, Pesticide, Fertilizer and Permit Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A DLI qualifying person has 14 hours of DLI-approved continuing education every two years when that residential license applies, including one hour of energy code and one hour of business management. MDA pesticide licenses expire annually, while category recertification must be maintained under MDA’s current requirements. Fertilizer licenses renew annually.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DLI, MDA pesticide, MDA fertilizer, MPCA, and municipal renewal dates are separate. Do not use this guide’s generic one-year display as a substitute for the credential-specific deadline.
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| Minnesota — Masonry Minnesota Residential Building Contractor or Residential Remodeler License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $505 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Verify current DLI continuing-education requirements before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Tier 1 total is currently $505 including license, CE fee, and Recovery Fund; higher receipt tiers cost more.
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| Minnesota — Concrete Contractor Minnesota Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No standalone concrete-license continuing education.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use DLI renewal requirements only if the multi-skill residential path applies.
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| Minnesota — Carpentry Minnesota Residential Building Contractor or Residential Remodeler License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $505 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Verify the current DLI continuing-education requirements for the license type before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Current Tier 1 renewal total is $505, including $180 license, $5 CE fee, and $320 Recovery Fund; higher receipt tiers cost more.
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| Minnesota — Solar Minnesota Residential Building Contractor or Residential Remodeler License (Residential Solar PV Contracting) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $505 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The qualifying person renews the registration with 14 hours of DLI-approved continuing education, including one hour of Energy Code and one hour of business management. An electrical contractor’s responsible master electrician has separate electrical-license continuing-education requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Residential Building Contractor and Residential Remodeler business licenses renew on DLI’s two-year cycle. The listed renewal fee starts at $505 for the lowest gross-receipts tier; use DLI’s current schedule for the company’s tier.
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| Minnesota — Low Voltage Minnesota Power Limited Technician and Technology Systems Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DLI’s current PLT table lists four code hours and 12 other hours; confirm the current cycle and course rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew the individual and business credentials under their current DLI schedules.
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| Minnesota — Fire Sprinkler Minnesota Fire Protection Contractor and Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current ME and journeyman continuing-education requirements with SFMD.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licensing is annual. Keep the managing employee, fitter certifications, insurance, and permit authority current.
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| Minnesota — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level. There is no state credential to renew and no state-mandated continuing education. Voluntary associations such as ASHI and InterNACHI set their own continuing-education requirements for members.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state renewal or continuing-education requirement exists because Minnesota issues no home-inspector credential. Any renewal obligations arise only from voluntary association membership or from municipal TISH licensing in specific cities.
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| Minnesota — Pool Contractor Residential Building Contractor (BC) license — Minnesota issues no pool-specific classification; pools, spas, and hot tubs are a 'general installation specialty' special skill | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $505 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 14 hours of DLI-approved continuing education per 2-year cycle, completed by the qualifying person to keep the Q registration active. At least 1 hour must relate to the Energy Code and at least 1 hour to business management strategies.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $90
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses run on a 2-year cycle ending March 31 (some expire in odd years, some in even years). Renewal fees are $505 (under $1M gross receipts), $605 ($1M–$5M), or $705 (over $5M), including the recovery-fund surcharge; a $90 late fee applies. A license cannot be renewed unless the qualifying person's Q registration is active (CE completed) and the company's Secretary of State filing is active. After expiration, municipalities cannot issue building permits to the contractor.
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| Minnesota — Handyman Construction Contractor Registration (Minn. Stat. § 326B.701), combined with the Residential Building Contractor license exemptions — single-special-skill exemption and $15,000 gross-annual-receipts Certificate of Exemption (Minn. Stat. § 326B.805, subd. 6) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $10 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for the Construction Contractor Registration or the Certificate of Exemption. Licensed residential contractors (a separate category) need 14 hours of DLI-approved CE every 2 years, including at least 1 hour of Energy Code and 1 hour of business management.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Certificate of Exemption late fee is $5 ($15 renew-plus-late) per the CCLD fee schedule. Construction Contractor Registration late/renewal fees were not confirmed by verifiers.
- Maintenance notes
- The Certificate of Exemption is renewed annually and the holder files an affidavit of gross receipts each calendar year; if receipts exceed $15,000 mid-year, the holder must obtain the appropriate license. The Construction Contractor Registration is biennial, expiring Dec. 31 of odd-numbered years, and its renewal fee is unconfirmed. Fee numbers above reflect the confirmed Certificate of Exemption amounts.
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| Minnesota — Pest Control Structural Pest Control Company License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $295 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Structural Pest Control Applicators must attend an MDA-approved recertification workshop by the “attend workshop by” date shown on the license card, or retest in each category on the license ($250 per Structural Master/Journeyman category; $150 for Fumigation). License renewal payment is required annually regardless. Workshop timing is determined by the license card, not assumed from a fixed annual cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Individual: $25 (50% of fee) after Jan 1. Company: $100 (50% of fee). After March 31 the license lapses and the person must reapply as a new applicant and retake all required exams.
- Maintenance notes
- All pesticide and structural applicator licenses expire December 31 each year. The current company annual total is $295 ($200 license fee, $85 ACRRA surcharge, and $10 processing); each individual Master/Journeyman annual total is $55 ($50 license fee plus $5 processing). Renewal requires payment plus satisfying the recertification requirement.
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| Mississippi — General Contractor Mississippi Commercial Contractor / Residential Builder or Remodeler | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- MSBOC’s current commercial materials do not state a commercial continuing-education condition. Residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015 require each qualifying party to complete two credit hours each year under the residential rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial credentials renew annually. The stated $400 fee is for one classification; MSBOC’s current commercial materials list $100 for each additional classification.
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| Mississippi — Electrician Mississippi Electrical Contractor — Commercial Electrical / Residential Electrical | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- MSBOC’s current commercial materials do not state a commercial continuing-education condition. Under the residential rules, qualifying parties for residential licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015 complete two credit hours each year.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial credentials renew annually. The stated $400 fee is for one classification, with $100 for each additional classification in MSBOC’s current commercial materials. Residential renewal is separately listed at $100 in MSBOC’s published schedule.
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| Mississippi — Plumber Mississippi Plumbing Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide plumbing continuing-education requirement was identified in the current MSBOC sources reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MSBOC licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. Current commercial renewal is $400; residential renewal is $100. Confirm any local renewal obligation separately.
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| Mississippi — HVAC Mississippi HVAC Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide HVAC continuing-education requirement was identified in the current MSBOC sources reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MSBOC licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. Current commercial renewal is $400; residential renewal is $100. Confirm any local renewal obligation separately.
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| Mississippi — Roofing Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding / Residential Roofer License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Residential qualifying parties must complete two MSBOC-approved credit hours for licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015. Confirm commercial route requirements with MSBOC.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MSBOC says licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. Confirm current route-specific fee and required renewal documents.
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| Mississippi — Painting Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility — Painting (Commercial); Residential Remodeler When Applicable | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial and residential MSBOC licenses renew annually. The current fee schedule lists $400 for commercial renewal and $100 for residential renewal. MSBOC sends annual renewal notices by email and permits late renewal for up to 180 days after the certificate’s expiration; after that, a new application is required. Follow MSBOC’s current residential continuing-education rules rather than relying on the unsupported eight-hour claim previously in this guide.
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| Mississippi — Landscaping Mississippi Landscape Horticulturist + Commercial Landscaping Requirements | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed MDAC Landscape Horticulturist page does not state a continuing-education hour requirement. Commercial pesticide certification and MSBOC commercial licensure have separate renewal processes; use their current agency instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MDAC says the Landscape Horticulturist License expires three years from issuance and requires renewal with updated bond documentation. MSBOC commercial certificates renew annually.
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| Mississippi — Masonry Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility — Masonry, Brick and Stone (Commercial); Residential Remodeler/Builder When Applicable | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial and residential MSBOC licenses renew annually. The current fee schedule lists $400 for commercial renewal and $100 for residential renewal. MSBOC sends renewal notices by email and allows late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration; after that, a new application is required. Use the current Board renewal form for any continuing-education or financial-document requirement.
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| Mississippi — Concrete Contractor Mississippi Concrete Contractor — MSBOC Concrete / Concrete Paving Specialty Classifications | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial and residential MSBOC licenses renew annually. The current fee schedule lists $400 for commercial renewal and $100 for residential renewal. MSBOC sends renewal notices by email and allows late renewal for up to 180 days after expiration; after that, a new application is required. Use the current Board renewal form for any continuing-education or financial-document requirement.
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| Mississippi — Carpentry Mississippi Carpentry and Framing / Residential Builder or Remodeler | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Each qualifying party for a residential license issued on or after July 1, 2015 needs two MSBOC-approved credit hours to maintain that residential license. The reviewed MSBOC CE source does not state the same general requirement for commercial Carpentry and Framing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MSBOC says licenses are valid for one year and renew annually. Confirm the route-specific renewal fee, financial records, insurance, and qualifying-party information in the current notice.
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| Mississippi — Solar Mississippi Solar and Wind Construction / Residential Solar License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Residential qualifying parties must complete two MSBOC-approved credit hours for licenses issued on or after July 1, 2015. Confirm commercial Solar and Wind renewal requirements with MSBOC.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MSBOC says licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed annually; confirm the route-specific fee and required documents in the current renewal notice.
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| Mississippi — Low Voltage Mississippi Low-Voltage Contractor and Electronic Protection Licensing Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No universal annual MSBOC low-voltage CE claim was substantiated in the reviewed sources. Follow current MSBOC and OSFM class-specific renewal instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MSBOC licenses are annual. The OSFM electronic-protection form lists Class A $200 renewal and Classes B/C/D/H $50 renewal.
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| Mississippi — Fire Sprinkler Mississippi Fire Sprinkler Work Contractor License Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No fixed MSBOC sprinkler CE requirement was substantiated in the reviewed current sources. Maintain the qualifying party’s required NICET credential and follow MSBOC renewal instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- MSBOC says the commercial license is valid one year and must be renewed annually.
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| Mississippi — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $325 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 20 hours of approved continuing education per two-year cycle
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Delinquent renewal penalty is 100% of the renewal fee ($325), for $650 total
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires two years after its date of issuance. The board may issue a renewal without re-examination upon a completed renewal application, payment of the renewal fee, a fingerprint background check, and completion of CE.
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| Mississippi — Pool Contractor Swimming Pools (specialty classification under a Commercial Certificate of Responsibility) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required. The exams are open-book and no continuing-education mandate was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed; the license may be renewed up to 180 days after expiration, after which a new application is required.
- Maintenance notes
- The license is valid for one year and must be renewed annually. MSBOC emails renewal notices about 60 days before expiration, and proof of current general liability insurance is required at each renewal. The commercial renewal fee amount is not published in an official machine-readable source (possibly around $200) and should be verified with MSBOC.
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| Mississippi — Handyman Minor-Work Exemption (MSBOC Residential Remodeler $10,000 threshold) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for exempt handyman work — there is no state credential to maintain below the $10,000 threshold. For the residential remodeler/builder license, MSBOC requires continuing-education hours each renewal cycle (exact hours unconfirmed).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable to exempt handyman work; not confirmed for the residential license.
- Maintenance notes
- Handyman/minor-repair work below the $10,000 threshold requires no state license, so there is nothing to renew at the state level. The MSBOC residential remodeler/builder license (required only above the thresholds) renews annually; associated fee figures rest on secondary sources and should be re-verified on the current official MSBOC fee schedule.
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Checked 2026-07-17 |
| Mississippi — Pest Control Pest Control Company License (with a designated licensed Pest Control Operator) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Renewal is recertification-based rather than a fixed CE-hour tally. To renew, the licensee or certified applicator must demonstrate current knowledge by attending a Bureau of Plant Industry-approved recertification meeting or training within the 12 months prior to the expiration date, or by successfully passing a Bureau-administered examination. Third-party 'credit' figures (e.g., a cited 5 credits per cycle) are not confirmed on official MDAC pages.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No late-fee amount was confirmed in official sources.
- Maintenance notes
- All Operator Licenses and Permits expire 36 months (3 years) from the date of issuance; Registered Technician ID Cards in WDI/GRC/FUM categories also expire 36 months from issuance. Bond and insurance certificates must be kept current with matching expiration dates.
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Checked 2026-07-28 |
| Missouri — General Contractor Missouri General Contractor (local licensing and permits) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide general-contractor continuing-education cycle was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local license and business-license renewal schedules vary. Kansas City’s contractor-license bulletin describes a four-year contractor-license renewal cycle for the licenses it covers; do not apply that cycle to other jurisdictions or classifications without confirmation.
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Checked 2026-09-04 |
| Missouri — Electrician Missouri Statewide Electrical Contractor License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- RSMo 324.910 authorizes the Division to establish continuing-competency requirements. Confirm current requirements with OSEC rather than assuming that a local code-update course is mandatory statewide.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- RSMo 324.935 requires renewal every three years. A license not renewed after notice becomes inactive; it may be restored if the statutory reinstatement timing is met.
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| Missouri — Plumber Missouri Plumber — City and County Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Local. This audit does not state a statewide CE obligation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm the city or county’s current renewal cycle, license fee, insurance, code-update, and permit conditions.
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| Missouri — HVAC Missouri HVAC Contractor — City and County Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Local. This audit does not state a statewide HVAC CE obligation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm the city or county’s current renewal cycle, fee, insurance, code-update, and permit conditions.
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| Missouri — Roofing Missouri Roofing Contractor Requirements — Local Permits and RSMo 407.725 | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing continuing-education requirement was identified. Local rules, if any, control.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing license to renew. Ask the local authority about registration, business-license, and permit renewal requirements.
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| Missouri — Painting Missouri Painting Contractor Requirements — Local Rules + Federal Lead RRP | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide Missouri painting continuing-education requirement was identified. EPA certified-renovator course completion is generally valid for five years; local requirements, if any, are separate.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide painting license to renew. EPA RRP firm certification is valid for five years, and firms should apply for recertification at least 90 days before expiration. Local business and contractor renewals follow the specific jurisdiction’s current schedule.
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| Missouri — Landscaping Missouri Landscaping Contractor Requirements — Local Permits + Pesticide Applicator Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $65 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial applicator licenses expire annually. MDA requires recertification of CORE and every listed category every three years through approved training or re-examination.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The annual MDA license renewal and the three-year certification cycle are separate obligations. Local permits and professional landscape architect licenses have separate cycles.
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| Missouri — Masonry Missouri Masonry Contractor Requirements — Local Permits and Licensing | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry continuing-education requirement was identified. Local requirements, if any, control.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide masonry license to renew. Check the local authority for any registration, business-license, permit, or credential renewal cycle.
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| Missouri — Concrete Contractor Missouri Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide concrete-license continuing education identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track local and business obligations separately.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Missouri — Carpentry Missouri Carpentry Contractor Requirements — Local Permits and Licensing | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry continuing-education requirement was identified. Local requirements, if any, control.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide carpentry license to renew. Check the local authority for any registration, business-license, permit, or credential renewal cycle.
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| Missouri — Solar Missouri Solar Contractor Requirements — Statewide Electrical and Local Permit Path | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- OSEC’s current materials do not state a current mandatory continuing-education requirement; the statute authorizes rules, so check OSEC before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- OSEC lists a $100 triennial renewal fee. Local business licenses, permits, and any local credential conditions are separate.
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| Missouri — Low Voltage Missouri Local Low-Voltage and Electrical Contractor Requirements | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Renewal and continuing education are local. Verify the exact contractor class and AHJ before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep the business and qualified-supervisor credentials active in each jurisdiction where work is performed.
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| Missouri — Fire Sprinkler Missouri Local Fire Sprinkler Contractor Requirements | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Renewal and continuing education are determined by the relevant municipal licensing program; confirm current requirements with the AHJ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep local business, contractor, qualified-supervisor, and individual fitter credentials active for every jurisdiction where work is performed.
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| Missouri — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license or registration | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the state. Missouri mandates no continuing education for home inspectors because there is no state license to renew. Voluntary certification organizations may impose their own continuing-education requirements as a condition of maintaining private credentials.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable; there is no state license to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- No state license to renew and no state-mandated continuing education or renewal cycle for home inspectors in Missouri.
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Checked 2026-06-29 |
| Missouri — Pool Contractor No statewide swimming pool / spa contractor license (pool construction is licensed and permitted locally by Missouri city and county building departments) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level for pool construction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None at the state level because there is no state license. As a local example, St. Charles County charges a $25 late fee plus $25 per month, up to four months.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide renewal because there is no statewide license, so cycle and fee are set to 0. Renewal terms, fees, and deadlines are set by each local jurisdiction; as a single official example, St. Charles County uses a two-year cycle with renewal due by December 31 and a $200 renewal fee. Verify with the jurisdiction of the project.
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Checked 2026-07-10 |
| Missouri — Handyman No state license — general contracting and home repair regulated locally (municipal/county) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No statewide handyman or general contractor license exists, so there is nothing to renew at the state level. Local licenses, where required, follow the issuing city or county's renewal schedule.
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Checked 2026-07-17 |
| Missouri — Pest Control Certified Commercial Applicator License (Missouri Department of Agriculture) — structural pest control categories 7A General Structural, 7B Termite, 7C Fumigation | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $65 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certification recertification is required every 3 years, accomplished either by attending a department-approved recertification program or by re-examination at Pearson VUE. A specific fixed continuing-education hour count for commercial applicators is not published on the official pages reviewed — confirm the current recertification standard with the MDA.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A 25% penalty is added to the $65 fee if the license is renewed after expiration; a 60-day grace period follows expiration.
- Maintenance notes
- Two distinct clocks apply: the Certified Commercial Applicator LICENSE expires and is renewed annually for $65 (signed renewal card or online via MOPlants), while the CERTIFICATION must be renewed every 3 years via approved recertification training or re-exam.
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Checked 2026-07-28 |
| Montana — General Contractor Montana Construction Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DLI lists no continuing-education requirement for the Construction Contractor License.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The renewal period is the license anniversary date and opens 60 days before expiration. Maintain the compliance information required by the CCL program.
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Checked 2026-09-04 |
| Montana — Electrician Montana Master Electrician License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete 16 Board-approved continuing-education hours each renewal cycle, with at least 8 hours covering NEC/code updates. New graduates of approved apprenticeship programs are exempt for their first renewal cycle; moving to a higher license level does not create a CE exemption.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrician and Electrical Contractor licenses expire July 15 in even-numbered years. The Board’s 2026 renewal fees are 50% abated and late renewal adds penalties; use the online renewal portal to confirm the current amount.
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| Montana — Plumber Montana Journeyman and Master Plumber | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four hours of Board-approved continuing education each license year for active licensees; new licensees are exempt for their first renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal deadline is September 1. DLI states that FY 2026 timely license renewal fees are 100% abated, but late fees apply; confirm the next renewal fee with the Board.
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| Montana — HVAC Montana HVAC — No Standalone State Trade License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education is required for the Construction Contractor License, and no statewide HVAC trade-license CE exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Construction Contractor License renewal is tied to the license anniversary date and opens 60 days in advance. Mechanical permits are project-specific.
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| Montana — Roofing Montana Construction Contractor License (CCL) — Roofing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The CCL program lists no continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is on the anniversary date of issuance and opens 60 days before expiration. ICEC renewal is separate; maintain current business documentation and workers’ compensation compliance.
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| Montana — Painting Montana Painting Contractor Registration Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting CE requirement was substantiated.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep contractor-registration, workers’ compensation, and any ICEC status current under DLI’s current process.
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| Montana — Landscaping Montana Landscaping Contractor and Pesticide Applicator Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $85 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- MDA says commercial applicators must earn 12 credits every four years per category, including six in-person credits. Follow current DLI and local renewal rules separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial applicator licenses expire December 31 and must be renewed before pesticide application. Maintain required insurance and two-year application records.
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| Montana — Masonry Montana Construction Contractor License (Masonry) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education is required by the current DLI CCL license-information page.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is on the anniversary of issuance and opens online 60 days before expiration.
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| Montana — Concrete Contractor Montana Construction Contractor License — No Separate Concrete Classification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education is listed for the current CCL program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is on the anniversary of issuance.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Montana — Carpentry Montana Construction Contractor License (Carpentry) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education is required by the current DLI CCL license-information page.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is on the anniversary of issuance and the online renewal window opens 60 days before expiration.
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| Montana — Solar Montana Solar Contractor Requirements — Electrical, Construction and Permit Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Do not assign a solar-specific CE requirement. Verify the current renewal and CE requirements for the construction-contractor license, electrical contractor, and responsible electrician separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Unlimited Electrical Contractor application states a biennial May 15–July 15 renewal period. Confirm the current renewal fee and construction-contractor cycle before filing.
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| Montana — Low Voltage Montana Low-Voltage Work — Electrical Board, CCL, and Local Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The CCL program lists no continuing-education requirement. Electrical and fire-protection credentials have their own current renewal rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CCL renewal is on the anniversary of issuance and opens 60 days before expiration. The 90-volts-or-less exception is not a license and has no renewal.
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| Montana — Fire Sprinkler Montana Fire Protection License — Fire Extinguishing Systems Endorsement | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- After the first full year of endorsement, an endorsee must complete at least four hours of education annually related to installing or servicing fire-protection equipment and keep records for three years.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $200 when renewal is not received by May 31, according to the program information page.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew the individual endorsement(s) and business entity license by May 31. The listed renewal fee is $100 for an individual’s endorsement(s), regardless of count, plus $200 for the business entity.
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| Montana — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $80 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Continuing education is not required; the official Home Inspector license page lists CE as 'Not Required.' National association membership and E&O coverage must remain in force.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed in the record; confirm any late or reinstatement fee with the Department before the deadline.
- Maintenance notes
- The license renews on the anniversary date of issuance, and the renewal window opens 60 days prior to expiration. The annual cycle is inferred from the 'anniversary date of issuance' language and the $80 annual renewal fee; an explicit statutory renewal-term length was not located in the 37-55 sections reviewed.
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Checked 2026-06-29 |
| Montana — Pool Contractor Construction Contractor License (general, mandatory, non-competency license required for all construction contractors, including pool builders; no swimming pool & spa-specific classification, no exam, no experience, no bond) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | $70 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not published on the reviewed official pages — unconfirmed.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewals are completed online under the new Construction Contractor License Program; existing registrations were converted to licenses effective January 1, 2026. There is no pool-specific credential to renew. The renewal term length is now set by department rule and was not confirmed on an official primary source during this review (a prior '2-year' figure could not be corroborated), so treat the cycle as unconfirmed pending the department's licensing rules. The Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate renewal is $125.
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Checked 2026-07-10 |
| Montana — Handyman Construction Contractor Registration — Minor Work Exemption ($2,500, MCA 37-45-104) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $70 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- unconfirmed
- Maintenance notes
- Both the Construction Contractor Registration ($70) and the Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate ($125) are valid for two years. No continuing education is required. Neither credential applies to a handyman doing casual/minor work under $2,500 or a solo worker with no employees.
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Checked 2026-07-17 |
| Montana — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health-Related Pest category) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $85 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The commercial applicator license renews annually with the $85 fee. Applicator certification is reported to run on a ~4-year cycle, requalified either by re-passing the complete exam series or by earning 12 recertification credits per category (at least 6 in person or via live webinar approved by the department). One verifier attributes these figures to ARM 4.10.203 while another could not locate them on any readable official MDA page (the MDA recertification page returns a 404), so applicants should confirm the credit specifics directly with MDA.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $25 surcharge if the renewal is postmarked after March 1.
- Maintenance notes
- Applicator licenses expire each December 31 and must be renewed annually before pesticides are applied. Recertification credits are tracked over the certification cycle, and those specifics are flagged for direct verification with the agency.
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Checked 2026-07-28 |
| Nebraska — General Contractor Nebraska Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Contractor Registration Act does not impose statewide continuing education for registration. A local or specialty credential may have its own renewal education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew annually through NDOL. The current $40 fee became effective August 1, 2026; review NDOL’s current notice when renewing because agency fees can change.
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Checked 2026-09-04 |
| Nebraska — Electrician Nebraska Electrical Contractor and Journeyman Electrician Licenses | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $375 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Licensees must complete 12 approved contact hours by January 1 of each odd-numbered year. At least six hours must study the National Electrical Code; the balance may be approved electrical-related instruction. Retain the attendance certificate and submit it with renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For up to three months after expiration, the Act permits renewal with the regular fee plus 10% of the renewal fee for each month or portion of a month late. After more than three months, apply for a new license or registration.
- Maintenance notes
- The displayed $375 renewal is the current two-year Electrical Contractor fee for the 2025–2026 period. The Journeyman two-year fee is $75; check NSED’s current fee page before paying because the published schedule is period-specific.
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| Nebraska — Plumber Nebraska Plumber — City or Village License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No uniform statewide plumber continuing-education rule was identified; verify any local requirement with the licensing board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local plumbing licenses may be issued for one or two years as determined by the local board. NDOL contractor registration is annual.
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| Nebraska — HVAC Nebraska HVAC — Local Certificate and Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No uniform statewide HVAC continuing-education rule was identified; verify any local requirement with the issuing board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local certificate terms and renewal fees are set locally. NDOL contractor registration is annual.
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| Nebraska — Roofing Nebraska Roofing Contractor Requirements — State Registration + Local Permits | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing continuing-education requirement is identified for NDOL contractor registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NDOL registration is renewed annually; local permits and registrations follow their own schedules.
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| Nebraska — Painting Nebraska Contractor Registration for Painting Contractors | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- NDOL contractor registration does not impose painting continuing education. EPA RRP and DHHS lead credentials have their own training, renewal, and licensing rules when applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Contractor Registration Act requires annual renewal. Report material registration changes within 15 days and workers’ compensation coverage changes at least 10 days before the change, as the statute specifies.
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| Nebraska — Landscaping Nebraska Landscaping Contractor Requirements — DOL Registration and Pesticide Scope | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide landscaping-trade CE rule is identified. Commercial pesticide applicators renew every three years by retesting or NDA-approved training in the relevant category.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NDOL registration is annual. Keep workers’ compensation information current so NDOL does not remove an employer from the contractor-registration list.
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| Nebraska — Masonry Nebraska Contractor Registration (Masonry) — Department of Labor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NDOL describes annual registration. Keep employee coverage information current and use the NDOL portal for renewal details.
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| Nebraska — Concrete Contractor Nebraska Concrete Contractor — Statewide Registration / No Separate Concrete Classification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state concrete continuing education is listed for registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep workforce coverage information current.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Nebraska — Carpentry Nebraska Contractor Registration (Carpentry) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NDOL describes annual registration. Keep employee coverage information current and use the NDOL portal for renewal details.
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| Nebraska — Solar Nebraska Solar PV — Electrical Licensing, Contractor Registration, and Interconnection | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $375 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Electrical licensees must complete 12 Board-approved contact hours by January 1 of each odd-numbered year; at least 6 hours must study the National Electrical Code. The current Electrical Contractor fee page lists $187.50 for each year of the two-year license period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- State Electrical Act licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year. NDOL contractor registration is separate and annual, with a $40 fee effective August 1, 2026.
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| Nebraska — Low Voltage Nebraska Low-Voltage Work — Electrical Scope, Fire Alarm Installer, and Local Authority | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Licenses under the State Electrical Act require 12 Board-approved contact hours by January 1 of each odd-numbered year, including at least 6 hours of National Electrical Code study. This rule applies to the actual state electrical license, not a nonexistent generic Class S credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- State Electrical Act licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year. NSED’s 2025–2026 schedule lists $37.50 per year for Fire Alarm Installer licensing, or $75 for the two-year issuance/renewal amount in an odd-numbered year. NDOL contractor registration renews separately each year.
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| Nebraska — Fire Sprinkler Nebraska Water-Based Fire Protection Contractor Certificate | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate state continuing-education hours are identified in the cited contractor certificate sources; maintain the RME’s required current certification and verify any local requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The certificate expires September 30. The statute requires a renewal application, fee, and sworn RME-employment affidavit; a lapsed certificate requires a new application.
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| Nebraska — Home Inspector Home Inspector Registration (Nebraska Secretary of State) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not published on the consulted official sources.
- Maintenance notes
- A registration is valid for two years. The inspector files a renewal application in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State within 45 days before expiration. The exact renewal fee amount could not be confirmed on an official source (the SOS Title 433, Chapter 9 rules PDF redirected to rules.nebraska.gov and the Legislature statute text pages timed out during research); confirm the amount with the SOS before filing. Registrants must report any change to their application information within 30 business days.
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| Nebraska — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool / spa contractor license (annual NDOL contractor registration required) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None. There is no license to renew and no continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on an official page; verify any late fee at dol.nebraska.gov before a lapse.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor registration with NDOL must be renewed every 12 months to remain active, and workers' compensation compliance must be maintained throughout.
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| Nebraska — Handyman Nebraska Contractor Registration (Contractor Registration Act) — $5,000 annual-earnings exemption | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — the record does not confirm a late-renewal fee for contractor registration.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration must be renewed annually for $25. Registrants with employees must continue to maintain workers' compensation coverage or the registration can be revoked under §48-2110. No continuing education is required. No renewal is required at all for anyone earning under $5,000/yr in construction services.
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| Nebraska — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator License — Category 08 (Structural and Health-Related Pest Control) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertification every three years is accomplished either by attending an NDA-approved / UNL commercial applicator recertification training program for the relevant category OR by re-examination. No fixed number of CE hours is published on official NDA pages — completion of the approved recertification program satisfies the requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on official NDA pages. Confirm any late or reinstatement charge with NDA before the license lapses.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial applicator licenses carry a non-prorated three-year term, renewable by NDA-approved recertification training or re-examination. Applicators must keep application records for three years. A specific 'April 15' expiration date could not be verified on any official source and should not be assumed; only the three-year term and three-year recordkeeping are confirmed.
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| Nevada — General Contractor Nevada Class A (General Engineering) or Class B (General Building) Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Nevada does not require continuing education for general contractor renewal, but the bond, insurance, and financial statement must remain current.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- 50% surcharge if renewed within 30 days after expiration; license is suspended after 30 days.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal requires confirmation that the qualifying individual is still actively associated with the licensee.
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| Nevada — Electrician Nevada C-2 Electrical Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Nevada does not require continuing education for C-2 renewal, but bond, insurance, and financial standing must remain current.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- 50% surcharge if renewed within 30 days after expiration; license is suspended after 30 days.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal requires confirmation that the qualifying individual is still actively associated with the licensee.
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| Nevada — Plumber Nevada C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- This audit found no current NSCB general C-1 continuing-education requirement. Keep all licensing conditions current and follow the renewal notice.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NSCB issues contractor licenses for two years. Renew with the current fee and maintain the bond, qualifier, financial conditions if requested, and industrial-insurance compliance.
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| Nevada — HVAC Nevada C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- This audit found no current NSCB general C-21 continuing-education requirement. Keep all licensing conditions current and follow the renewal notice.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NSCB issues contractor licenses for two years. Renew with the current fee and maintain the bond, qualifier, financial conditions if requested, and industrial-insurance compliance.
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| Nevada — Roofing Nevada C-15a Roofing Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited NSCB C-15a materials do not state a general continuing-education requirement. Maintain the qualifying individual, financial responsibility, Board bond/cash deposit, industrial-insurance compliance, and any local credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- License terms expire two years from the last day of the month issued and renew every two years. Residential contractors performing qualified services may have a separate Recovery Fund assessment.
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| Nevada — Painting Nevada C-4a Painting Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed NSCB C-4a materials do not list a universal painting continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Nevada licenses are issued for two years. Keep the required bond continuous and provide required workers’ compensation proof or affidavit at renewal; confirm any requested updated financial information with NSCB.
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| Nevada — Landscaping Nevada C-10 Landscape Contractor License Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- NSCB’s current general materials do not state ordinary C-10 CE. NDA pest-control operators and principals each need six annual CEUs, with a principal including one laws unit.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NSCB licenses renew biennially and the license bond must remain continuous. NDA commercial pest-control licenses expire December 31 each year; business relicensing also requires category-specific Primary Principals, current insurance, a year-end pesticide-use summary, and fees.
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| Nevada — Masonry Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The NSCB general C-18 licensing materials reviewed do not list a statewide continuing-education requirement. Check the Board before renewal for a rule change.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew biennially and keep the required bond in force. Licenses that are not renewed by the renewal date are automatically suspended under NRS 624.283.
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| Nevada — Concrete Contractor Nevada C-5 Concrete Contracting License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited current NSCB C-5 materials do not establish a general continuing-education requirement. Confirm any classification, Board, or local change before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain a continuous Board-required bond and workers’ compensation compliance/exemption. The current NSCB license fee is $600 for two years; renewal also requires the business, qualifier, financial, and other Board conditions to remain current.
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| Nevada — Carpentry Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The NSCB general C-3 licensing materials reviewed do not list a statewide continuing-education requirement. Check the Board before renewal for a rule change.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew biennially and keep the required bond in force. Licenses that are not renewed by the renewal date are automatically suspended under NRS 624.283.
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| Nevada — Solar Nevada Solar Contractor License — C-2 Electrical and C-2g Photovoltaics | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- NSCB’s current general licensing materials do not state ordinary continuing education for C-2g. Confirm any classification, local, utility, or program-specific requirement at renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NSCB licenses are issued and renewed on a two-year cycle. Maintain the required bond continuously; a lapse can support denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew.
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| Nevada — Low Voltage Nevada C-2d Low-Voltage Contractor and Fire-Alarm Licensing Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general C-2d or C-41c NSCB continuing-education requirement was substantiated in the sources reviewed. Keep each State Fire Marshal license/certificate and local credential current under its own rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NRS 624.283 provides a two-year term, subject to staggered renewals. NSCB licenses not renewed by the renewal date are automatically suspended.
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| Nevada — Fire Sprinkler Nevada C-41a Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor and State Fire Marshal Type G License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general C-41a NSCB continuing-education requirement was substantiated in the sources reviewed. Keep each State Fire Marshal license/certificate current under its own rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NRS 624.283 provides a two-year NSCB license term, subject to staggered renewals. NSCB licenses not renewed by the renewal date are automatically suspended. State Fire Marshal firm licenses and personnel certificates use a separate annual renewal process.
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| Nevada — Home Inspector Inspector of Structures (IOS) Certificate — Certified Residential Inspector, Certified General Inspector, or Certified Master Inspector | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 20 hours of Division-approved continuing education per 24-month cycle, including at least 3 hours on safety and at least 2 hours on the provisions of Nevada law (Chapter 645D of NRS/NAC), with remaining hours in approved inspection courses (NAC 645D.390).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $125 penalty for late renewal per the NRS 645D.240 fee schedule (cited by a single verifier and not independently confirmed; verify with NRED).
- Maintenance notes
- The certificate is valid for two years and renews on a 24-month cycle. Proof of E&O and general liability insurance must be maintained. The $250 renewal amount comes from the NRS 645D.240 schedule cited by one verifier and was not independently confirmed by all records; confirm the current fee before filing.
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| Nevada — Pool Contractor A-10 Commercial and Residential Pools (Class A specialty contractor classification) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $600 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education is generally required for contractor license renewal in Nevada, but this was not explicitly restated on the pages consulted and should be verified with NSCB.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on the official renewals page.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses are issued for two years and must be renewed biennially with the required fee; renewal also requires maintaining the bonds, workers' compensation, and current financial standing.
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| Nevada — Handyman Handyman / Minor Work Exemption (NSCB $1,000 repair-and-maintenance rule, NRS 624.031(6)) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for exempt minor work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Nothing to renew — no state credential is issued for work performed within the NRS 624.031(6) exemption. Any local business license renews per that jurisdiction's schedule. A full NSCB contractor license renews biennially.
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| Nevada — Pest Control Pest Control Business License (with a designated Primary Principal license holder) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Some sources cite NAC 555.372, requiring a licensee to certify at least 6 units of continuing education in NDA-accredited courses within the preceding 12 months to renew — with principals including at least 1 unit in laws and regulations, no more than 3 units of business management, and Operators, Agents, and those licensed under 12 months exempt. Neither verification could confirm these specifics against official NAC 555.372 text, so treat the unit counts and exemptions as low-confidence pending a direct read.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $375.00 is charged to renew a pest control business license that has expired.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew annually with a December 31 deadline; individual principal/operator licenses are $50 each annually. Verify continuing-education specifics against official NAC 555.372.
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| New Hampshire — General Contractor New Hampshire General Contractor (local permits and state trade licensing) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide general-contractor continuing-education cycle was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide general-contractor credential in this guide to renew. Follow the renewal or update schedule for the business, local permit/registration, and specialty credentials that actually apply.
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| New Hampshire — Electrician New Hampshire Master Electrician License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $198 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Master and Journeyman licensees complete 15 hours covering changes to the latest NFPA 70. At least one hour addresses changes to RSA 319-C, the Board rules, and Board-designated installation concerns. Complete the requirement within 12 months after the January 1 following publication of the latest NEC; the provider furnishes completion proof to OPLC.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Master and Journeyman licenses renew two years from issuance under Elec 401.01 and Plc 1002.13. A license not renewed within one year is subject to the rule’s lapse/reexamination process; do not work on an expired license.
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| New Hampshire — Plumber New Hampshire Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Plumber License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $330 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Individual licensees must complete at least six hours of Board-approved continuing education in each two-year cycle for each plumbing or fuel-gas endorsement held. Seminars are at least three contact hours and cover New Hampshire-adopted codes, laws, and rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual Mechanical licenses expire every two years on the last day of the month in which issued. Master renewal is $330; Journeyman renewal is $198. The separate business entity license is $275 and must maintain liability insurance and an appropriate active licensee of record.
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| New Hampshire — HVAC New Hampshire Fuel Gas Fitter Specialty License (HVAC gas work) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Individual mechanical licensees must complete at least six hours of Board-approved continuing education for each plumbing or fuel-gas endorsement in every two-year cycle. Board-approved seminars are at least three contact hours and cover applicable New Hampshire-adopted codes, laws, and rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual fuel-gas endorsements expire every two years on the last day of the issue month. The separate mechanical business entity license is also biennial; confirm the current selected-specialty fee in OPLC’s fee rule before applying or renewing.
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| New Hampshire — Roofing New Hampshire Roofing Contractor Requirements (Local Permits and Consumer Law) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing continuing-education requirement is identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing credential to renew. Track applicable local permits and business filings.
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| New Hampshire — Painting New Hampshire Painting — No State Painting License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting-license continuing education exists. EPA RRP and New Hampshire DHHS lead-abatement credentials have their own renewal and training requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track each applicable local permit, business filing, insurance policy, and lead credential separately.
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| New Hampshire — Landscaping New Hampshire Landscaping — No General State Trade License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- NHDAMF’s current rules control pesticide recertification/competency maintenance. The statute requires submission of the preceding calendar year’s operational records with renewal and satisfaction of any other Board conditions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Only the pesticide registration is annual under the cited statute. There is no general annual landscape-contractor renewal.
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| New Hampshire — Masonry New Hampshire Masonry — No General State Trade License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry-license renewal or continuing-education requirement is published.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Monitor business annual reports and any municipal or project-specific registrations separately; they are not a statewide masonry-license renewal.
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| New Hampshire — Concrete Contractor New Hampshire Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide concrete-license continuing education identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track local and business obligations separately.
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| New Hampshire — Carpentry New Hampshire Carpentry — No State Carpentry License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry continuing education exists. Track any local, specialty-trade, EPA RRP, or state lead-abatement renewal separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state carpentry credential is currently renewed.
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| New Hampshire — Solar New Hampshire Master Electrician / Electrical Business License for Solar PV | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $198 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- RSA 319-C requires Board-adopted NFPA 70 update continuing education within 12 months from January 1 following publication of the latest NEC. Follow the current Board renewal instructions for the precise course requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Master and electrical business entity licenses are two-year licenses under the current OPLC fee rule.
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| New Hampshire — Low Voltage New Hampshire Low-Voltage Electrical and Fire-Alarm Requirements | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm the current electrician-license renewal requirements with OPLC. Voluntary SFM certificates use their own requirements and renewal terms.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not apply the former unsupported three-year Low Energy renewal claim.
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| New Hampshire — Fire Sprinkler New Hampshire Fire Sprinkler Certification and Permit Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For voluntarily certified sprinkler technicians, Saf-C 1208 requires six hours of sprinkler CE for limited or 15 hours for unlimited certification at recertification. Confirm the RME/firm’s current applicable requirements with the State Fire Marshal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Firm certificate: one year from issuance. Individual certificate: through the last day of the birth month three years from issuance. Certificates expired more than one year require a new application.
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| New Hampshire — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 20 hours of board-approved continuing education per 2-year license period, of which at least 1 hour must be a board-approved course on appropriate building regulations including any recent revisions (RSA 310-A:192).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Reinstatement is also $220 per the OPLC Board of Home Inspectors License Fees page; confirm any additional late penalty with OPLC before filing.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire and renew every 2 years per RSA 310-A:195 (in accordance with RSA 310:8). Fee amounts are from the OPLC Board of Home Inspectors License Fees page.
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| New Hampshire — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool & spa construction contractor license (New Hampshire does not license pool-building, general, or residential contractors at the state level) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for pool construction, as there is no state license. Continuing-education requirements, if any, attach only to the separate state trade licenses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No state pool-contractor renewal exists. For public bathing facilities, a $50 late fee applies per 3-month period on the annual self-certification.
- Maintenance notes
- Not applicable — there is no state pool-construction license to renew. Public bathing facilities file an annual NHDES self-certification under RSA 485-A:26-a, and any state trade licenses held for electrical, plumbing, or gas work renew on their own board cycles.
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| New Hampshire — Handyman No state contractor or handyman license (trade-specific licenses only) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None — no state handyman license exists, so there is no continuing education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None.
- Maintenance notes
- No state handyman or contractor license exists, so there is nothing to renew. Renewal cycles apply only to the individual trade licenses (electricians under RSA 319-C; plumbers and gas fitters under the Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, RSA 153:27 et seq.).
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| New Hampshire — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (for hire) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertification requires accruing at least 12 credits per category in which the applicator is certified over the 5-year period ending December 31 of the fifth year, capped at 48 credits for persons certified in five or more categories (Pes 402.01(o)). Alternatively, the applicator may retake the exams during the fifth year of the cycle in lieu of accruing credits (Pes 402.01(r)).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on official sources; confirm with the Division.
- Maintenance notes
- Two distinct clocks apply and both are confirmed: the certificate of registration renews ANNUALLY at $60 (RSA 430:33), while recertification/continuing education runs on a separate 5-year cycle (Pes 402.01).
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| New Jersey — General Contractor New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Business (HICB) Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HICB registration continuing-education requirement was identified in the Division’s current registration guidance.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $25 additional charge for renewals submitted April 1 through April 30; after that period, the registration becomes expired and the Division directs the business to the reinstatement process.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by March 31 each year. The current registration, insurance, workers’ compensation status, and additional security must be maintained.
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| New Jersey — Electrician New Jersey Electrical Contractor License and Business Permit | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $225 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 34 Board-approved hours each triennial cycle, including nine hours of Code and one hour on New Jersey laws, rules, and regulations. The Board exempts the initial licensure period from this CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 for an individual-license renewal submitted within 30 days after expiration; business-permit late fee is $25. After the 30-day individual-license window, the license is suspended.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual electrical-contractor licenses and business permits have triennial March 31 expirations. Renew the individual license before renewing the related business permit.
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| New Jersey — Plumber New Jersey Master Plumber License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $160 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Five credits of Board-approved continuing education each biennial period. Licensees must retain attendance verification for four years; one credit addresses the laws and rules governing Master Plumber practice.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires June 30 of odd-numbered years. Keep the surety bond current for the license term.
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| New Jersey — HVAC New Jersey Master HVACR Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $160 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Five credits of Board-approved continuing education each biennial period. Licensees must retain attendance verification for four years.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires June 30 of even-numbered years. Keep the surety bond and required liability coverage current for the license term.
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| New Jersey — Roofing New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Business Registration for Residential Roofing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed HICB registration materials do not list a general roofing continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by March 31 each year. DCA lists $115 for an application received April 1–30 and $140 for reinstatement after April 30. Maintain the required liability coverage, workers’ compensation or exemption, and additional security throughout registration.
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| New Jersey — Painting New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Business Registration — Painting | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HICB continuing-education requirement is listed in the current Division FAQ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $115 for the April late-renewal period; $140 reinstatement after April, per the current Division FAQ.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration must be renewed by March 31 each year. Keep the required liability insurance current.
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| New Jersey — Landscaping New Jersey Landscaping — HICB Registration Plus Scope-Specific Credentials | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HICB has no listed CE. Irrigation certification renewal requires 16 CECs, including at least eight water-conservation CECs and two New Jersey business-law/building-code CECs. Commercial pesticide recertification requires eight Core and 16 Category credits per category over each five-year period, or exam retesting.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For HICB, the current Division FAQ lists $115 late renewal in April and $140 reinstatement after April; other credential fees and deadlines are program-specific.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not combine the credential cycles. HICB renews annually; irrigation certification and business permits are biennial; commercial pesticide certification has a five-year exam/credit cycle plus annual licensing.
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| New Jersey — Masonry New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Business (HICB) Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Division’s HICB materials do not publish a general continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by March 31. Current published late renewal is $115 through April 30; after that, the published reinstatement fee is $140.
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| New Jersey — Concrete Contractor New Jersey Concrete Contractor — HICB for Covered Existing Residential Work | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The published HICB materials do not list general continuing education.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew annually by the Division’s current deadline and maintain required coverage and security.
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| New Jersey — Carpentry New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Business (HICB) Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Division’s HICB materials do not publish a general continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by March 31. Current published late renewal is $115 through April 30; after that, the published reinstatement fee is $140.
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| New Jersey — Solar New Jersey Electrical Contractor License and Business Permit for Solar PV | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $225 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use the Board’s current continuing-education requirements and approved-provider list; this guide does not repeat an unverified hour total.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Board states business permits renew every three years. Its current permit form identifies the April 1, 2024–March 31, 2027 triennial cycle.
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| New Jersey — Low Voltage New Jersey Low-Voltage, Alarm, and Electrical Contractor Requirements | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current renewal and continuing-education requirements with the Committee and Electrical Contractors Board for the actual credentials held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not use the removed generic low-voltage/electrical renewal claims; each credential has its own current cycle.
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| New Jersey — Fire Sprinkler New Jersey Fire Protection Equipment Contractor Certification | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current classification-specific renewal requirements with the Contractor Certification Unit.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DCA states both business permits and individual certifications are valid for three years.
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| New Jersey — Home Inspector Licensed Home Inspector | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $500 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 40 continuing education units per biennial renewal period, of which 4 units must address report writing and 4 units must address ethics and the rules governing home inspection practice in New Jersey (these 8 units must be taken in person); up to 32 units may be earned via distance learning. Initial-license requirements are prorated: 40 units for licensure in the first year of a renewal period, 20 units for licensure in the second year, and no CE if initial licensure is within 90 days of the next renewal period (N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.14).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50.00 late renewal fee; $125.00 reinstatement fee (N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.22).
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew biennially under N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.10. The $500 biennial fee is the codified renewal fee; a third-party source citing a $90 online renewal figure was not treated as authoritative.
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| New Jersey — Pool Contractor Pool and Spa Builder and Installer License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Unconfirmed — to be set by Advisory Committee regulation, which has not yet been adopted.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not established for this pool license (unconfirmed; regulations not yet adopted). For the interim HIC registration, the official DCA HIC page confirms a $25 late fee.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal mechanics are not yet operational because the licensing program has not launched. The statute (N.J.S.A. 45:5A-43) sets a three-year license and renewal term, though the official DCA committee page inconsistently states biennial (a likely page error; the statute controls). A renewal application is attributed a requirement to be filed at least 45 days before expiration (N.J.S.A. 45:5A-46), which one verifier did not independently reconfirm — verify at launch. The interim HIC registration renews annually (Jan 15-Mar 30 window, due March 31) with a confirmed $90 renewal fee.
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| New Jersey — Handyman Home Improvement Contractor (HIC/HICB) Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $110 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None currently required. The 2024 Licensing Act authorizes continuing education once licensure takes effect (education/training triggers arrive around February 2026).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- unconfirmed
- Maintenance notes
- The registration period runs April 1 through March 31 (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-17.5); renewal applications open in January. To keep registration active, a contractor must maintain continuous $500,000-per-occurrence general liability insurance, the tiered additional-security bond/letter of credit, and workers' compensation coverage where applicable. Re-confirm the exact current fee and cycle at renewal given the 2024-Act transition.
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| New Jersey — Pest Control Pesticide Applicator Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification is valid for a minimum of 5 years. For recertification within the 5-year cycle, an applicator must accumulate 8 units of Core subject matter and 16 units of Category subject matter for each category of certification (1 unit = 30 minutes of instruction). No more than 25% of units may be earned online (2 Core units and 4 units per category). Alternatively, an applicator may recertify by re-examination.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on the official pages consulted.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses are renewed annually with the license year ending October 31. Annual fees are $80 for a commercial certified applicator, $30 for a pesticide operator, and $150 per office location and business name for the business license. The same responsible certified applicator cannot be responsible for more than one business unless the businesses share a physical location.
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| New Mexico — General Contractor New Mexico GB-98 General Building Contractor | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CID states that the General Building Bureau has no continuing-education requirement for contractors.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew through PSI with the applicable renewal fee and a new bond or continuation certificate that covers the entire new three-year term.
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| New Mexico — Electrician New Mexico EE-98J Journeyman Electrician / EE-98 Electrical Contractor | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- EE-98J renewal requires 16 hours of CID-approved education, including at least eight hours on the current CID code.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- EE-98J certificates expire on the last day of the month of issuance. The EE-98 contractor business license separately renews every three years and requires the contractor renewal packet and bond coverage.
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| New Mexico — Plumber New Mexico MM-1 Plumbing Contractor and JP Journeyman Plumber | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For contractor licenses, CID may require renewal education under the Construction Industries Licensing Act; follow the current renewal form. JP renewal requires 16 approved hours, including at least eight hours on the current CID code enforced for the classification.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The statute generally provides a two-year contractor-license period, subject to CID’s expiration system. Journeyman certificates expire on the date set by CID, no later than three years from the month issued. Verify the exact credential expiration date and current fee on the renewal notice.
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| New Mexico — HVAC New Mexico MM-3 HVAC Contractor and Mechanical Journeyman Certificates | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For contractor licenses, CID may require renewal education under the Construction Industries Licensing Act; follow the current renewal form. JR and JSM journeyman renewal requires 16 approved hours, including at least eight hours on the current CID code enforced for the classification.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The statute generally provides a two-year contractor-license period, subject to CID’s expiration system. Journeyman certificates expire on the date set by CID, no later than three years from the month issued. Verify the exact credential expiration date and current fee on the renewal notice.
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| New Mexico — Roofing New Mexico CID GS-21 Roofing Contractor License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed CID contractor-license sources do not state a GS-21 continuing-education requirement; verify the current renewal application.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CID licenses are issued for three years. Renew on the current CID form with the applicable fee and a new bond or bond-renewal certificate that covers the full renewal period.
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| New Mexico — Painting New Mexico CID GS-18 Painting and Decorating Contractor License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed CID contractor-license sources do not state a GS-18 continuing-education requirement; verify the current renewal application.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CID licenses are issued for three years. Renew on the current CID form with the applicable fee and a new bond or bond-renewal certificate that covers the full renewal period.
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| New Mexico — Landscaping New Mexico Landscaping — Local Requirements; Separate Trade/Pesticide Scope | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide landscape license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew local or scope-specific credentials on their own schedules.
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| New Mexico — Masonry New Mexico GS-16 Masonry Contractor — CID | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $180 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- New Mexico CID licenses renew every three years. Maintain bond and insurance continuously.
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| New Mexico — Concrete Contractor New Mexico GS-4 Concrete, Cement, Walkways and Driveways — CID | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $186 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- 1–30 days late: $1 per day; 30–90 days late: the equivalent of one year’s fee. A license not renewed within 90 days of expiration is cancelled.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire every three years on the last day of the month of issue. Renewal materials require the applicable fee, notarized renewal form with qualifying-party signatures, and a new bond or continuation certificate that covers the complete three-year renewal term. No GS-4 continuing-education requirement was identified in the reviewed contractor renewal materials.
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| New Mexico — Carpentry New Mexico GB-2 Residential, GB-98 General Building, or Applicable Specialty Classification | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $360 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statutory continuing education for the GB-2 or GS-3 classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Triennial renewal with $360 fee. Late renewal incurs a $25 reinstatement fee.
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| New Mexico — Solar New Mexico Solar PV Contractor Requirements — Electrical License and CID Permits | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No solar-specific CID continuing-education rule was identified. Follow the renewal and continuing-education requirements of the electrical or construction license and journeyman certificate actually used.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no solar credential to renew. CID contractor and journeyman renewal cycles and requirements depend on the underlying classification.
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| New Mexico — Low Voltage New Mexico ES-3 Low Voltage Special Systems Contractor License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current ES-3 renewal and continuing-education requirements with CID.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CID’s published application materials direct applicants to current license fees and requirements; do not rely on old tier or fire-alarm renewal claims.
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| New Mexico — Fire Sprinkler New Mexico MS-12 Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CID requires 16 approved continuing-education hours in each renewal period for listed mechanical journeyman certificates, including MS-12J: eight code-update hours and eight other industry-related hours. This audit does not claim a separate statewide MS-12 contractor CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CID license renewal must include all current qualifying-party signatures and continued bond/workers’-compensation compliance. The Fire Marshal certificate of fitness is valid for up to two years and expires December 31 of its second year; renew it under the initial-application information requirements.
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| New Mexico — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $1,000 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 60 hours of board-approved continuing education over the 3-year cycle, scheduled cumulatively: 20 hours (including 2 ethics) by year 1, 40 hours (including 4 ethics) by year 2, and 60 hours (including 6 ethics) by year 3. Renewal may require attestation of CE completion subject to audit.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Reactivation of an expired license costs $100; reactivation of an inactive license costs $50; reinstatement of a suspended/revoked license costs $200. All board fees are nonrefundable.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses are issued and renewed on a 3-year term at a $1,000 renewal fee. A required ethics component applies each year of the cycle.
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| New Mexico — Pool Contractor GS-25 Swimming Pools (non-plumbing, mechanical or electrical) contractor classification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing-education requirement for contractor license renewal was identified in the reviewed CID rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Late-renewal fee amount is unconfirmed in the reviewed CID rules; confirm with CID before a license lapses.
- Maintenance notes
- New Mexico issues and renews the GS-25 license for a one-year term at $50 or a two-year term at $100 (two years is the maximum term) under 14.5.5.8.C NMAC. Renewals are handled through CID's online licensing portal.
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| New Mexico — Handyman Casual/Minor-Work (Handyman) Exemption under CILA — $7,200/yr, NMSA 1978 § 60-13-3(D)(14) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for exempt handyman work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The exemption does not renew like a license. Under NMSA 1978 § 60-13-3(D)(14) the individual must file a non-contractor declaration annually with the Construction Industries Division affirming he is not a contractor and that the work will stay within the $7,200 annual limit. No statutory fee for the declaration was confirmed. Exceeding the limit or advertising as a contractor ends the exemption.
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| New Mexico — Pest Control Commercial Applicator License (Structural Pest Control Categories 7A / 7B / 7C / 7D) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial applicators must earn a minimum of 4 CEUs per year to renew (NMAC 21.17.53.8.B). NMDA guidance indicates wood-destroying pest (7D) certified applicators should obtain 7D-category-relevant CEUs within that requirement, but the exact 7D breakdown is not itemized in NMAC 21.17.53.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A $150 late fee is reported by third-party sources but is NOT confirmed on the official NMDA fee rule — confirm with NMDA.
- Maintenance notes
- The commercial applicator license is annual: it expires December 31 following issuance (NMAC 21.17.50.9) and is renewed by January 31 with the renewal form, license fee, a current Certificate of Liability Insurance, and proof of the required CEUs. The $100 renewal fee reflects NMDA's current published figure; NMAC 21.17.50.25 still codifies $75 (apparently stale) — confirm at renewal.
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| New York — General Contractor New York General Contractor — No State License; Local Requirements Apply | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- NYC’s current General Contractor Registration renewal page does not list a general continuing-education requirement; safety endorsements and project requirements may have separate conditions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 in addition to the $240 NYC renewal fee, plus any applicable safety-endorsement fees.
- Maintenance notes
- NYC accepts renewal online through DOB NOW; submit 30–90 days before the expiration on the registration card. Other local programs have their own dates and fees.
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| New York — Electrician New York Electrician Requirements — Local Licensing; NYC Master/Special Electrician Example | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide electrician continuing-education rule exists. NYC’s local renewal path requires at least eight hours of Department-approved course work; other jurisdictions set their own requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For NYC, the published late renewal fee is $400; verify the current DOB renewal instructions before filing.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide renewal schedule. NYC Master/Special Electrician licenses have a one-year term; the current NYC renewal total is $90.
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| New York — Plumber New York City Master Plumber License (New York licensing is local) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide plumber continuing-education rule exists. NYC’s local Master Plumber renewal requires the original 7-hour continuing-education certificate.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide renewal cycle. NYC’s Master Plumber term is three years; renew in DOB NOW with the current physical form, continuing-education certificate, and $225 total fee.
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| New York — HVAC Technician New York HVAC — Local Requirements / NYC Oil Burner Equipment Installer | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide HVAC renewal cycle. NYC Oil Burner Equipment Installer licenses have a three-year term and current renewal requires updated general-liability, workers’ compensation, and disability insurance, a current physical form, and a $150 combined renewal/seal fee. EPA Section 608 certification does not expire.
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| New York — Roofing New York Roofing Contractor — No State License; Local Requirements Apply | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing-license continuing-education requirement exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing license to renew. New York City HIC licenses have a two-year term ending February 28 in odd years; use DCWP’s current prorated-fee schedule and the actual local program for other work.
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| New York — Painting No State Painting License — Local Contractor Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting CE exists. DCWP’s current HIC checklist does not list CE.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Local rules apply.
- Maintenance notes
- NYC HIC follows DCWP’s two-year cycle; verify the local authority for other projects.
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| New York — Landscaping New York Landscaping — Local Contractor Rules Plus NYSDEC Pesticide Licensing When Applicable | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $900 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial applicators must submit DEC recertification credits at the end of the certification cycle or take a recertification examination. Required credits vary by category; use DEC’s category table and NYSPAD record.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Apply at least 45 days before a pesticide-business registration expires; confirm current lapse procedures with DEC.
- Maintenance notes
- Pesticide business registration is valid for three years, with regional expiration dates. Individual commercial-applicator certification is also three years; local HIC renewal is separate.
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| New York — Masonry No State Masonry License — Local Contractor Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry CE requirement exists. DCWP’s current HIC checklist does not list CE; local requirements may change.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No statewide late fee exists; local rules apply.
- Maintenance notes
- NYC HIC licenses follow DCWP’s two-year cycle and current fee schedule. Keep required local documentation and Trust Fund enrollment or bond current, as applicable.
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| New York — Concrete Contractor New York Concrete Contractor — Local Licensing Framework | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local renewal rules vary.
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| New York — Carpentry No State Carpentry License — Local Contractor Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry CE requirement exists. DCWP’s current HIC checklist does not list CE; local requirements may change.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No statewide late fee exists; local rules apply.
- Maintenance notes
- NYC HIC licenses follow DCWP’s two-year licensing cycle and current fee schedule. Renewals must maintain the required local documentation, Trust Fund enrollment or bond, as applicable.
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| New York — Solar New York Solar Contractor — No State Solar License; Local Electrical and Permit Rules | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide solar-license continuing-education rule exists. Follow the actual local electrical credential and NY-Sun program requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local electrical licenses, business registrations, permits, and NY-Sun status have separate renewal or update processes. Do not apply one schedule statewide.
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| New York — Low Voltage New York Security or Fire Alarm Installer — Article 6-D | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DOS’s current public installer page does not list a general continuing-education requirement for renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $60 late-renewal penalty listed by DOS.
- Maintenance notes
- DOS states that renewal eligibility begins 90 days before the printed expiration date. Use the renewal form and current DOS instructions for the individual license.
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| New York — Fire Sprinkler New York City Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License (local); other jurisdictions vary | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $225 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- NYC requires an original seven-hour Master Plumber and Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor renewal-course certificate.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 when 1–30 days late, or $100 when more than 31 days late, in addition to the listed renewal and seal fees.
- Maintenance notes
- Submit NYC renewal 30–90 days before the license expiration date. Local requirements elsewhere in New York are independent.
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| New York — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 24 hours of Department-approved continuing education per two-year renewal period, completed prior to the license expiration date.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses are issued for a two-year term and renewed for $100. Duplicate license and name/address change fees are $25 each, with the name-change fee waived for marital-status changes.
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| New York — Pool Contractor No State License — Local Contractor and Home-Improvement Requirements | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing-education requirement exists. Suffolk County requires six hours of industry CE at renewal for licensees who build, install, or service pools/spas; other local requirements vary.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed; any late fee is set by the local jurisdiction.
- Maintenance notes
- No state renewal exists. Renewal cycles, fees, insurance, and education requirements are set by the issuing local authority; confirm them with that authority.
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| New York — Handyman Handyman / Home Improvement — No Statewide License (Local HIC Licensing) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required statewide; NYC does not require continuing education for the HIC license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Set locally.
- Maintenance notes
- No statewide license exists to renew. Renewal terms are set by each local licensor; for example, NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licenses run on a 2-year cycle and are renewed for the license fee.
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| New York — Pest Control NYSDEC Pesticide Business Registration and Commercial Pesticide Certification | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $900 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial Applicators must complete the category-specific recertification credits or pass a recertification examination. Commercial Technicians submit the recertification application and follow current NYSDEC renewal instructions. For three-year credits, 7A requires 12, 7B 6, 7C 8, 7D 6, 7F 12, and 7G 5 credits.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NYSDEC business registration costs $900 to renew and normally lasts three years; new registrations last 2½–3½ years based on DEC region. Submit the business renewal at least 45 days before expiration. Individual certification fees are separate: $450 for one category and $150 per additional Applicator category every three years.
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| North Carolina — General Contractor North Carolina General Contractor (Limited, Intermediate, or Unlimited) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For Building, Residential, and Unclassified classifications, at least one qualifier completes eight hours of NCLBGC-approved CE: two mandatory Board hours and six elective hours. Verify the requirement for other classifications.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- North Carolina General Contractor licenses renew annually on January 1.
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| North Carolina — Electrician North Carolina Electrical Contractor (Limited, Intermediate, or Unlimited) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Unlimited, Intermediate, Limited, and SP-SFD listed qualified individuals need eight approved CE hours annually. Special restricted listed qualified individuals need four hours; at least half of required hours must be classroom instruction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- North Carolina Electrical Contractor licenses renew annually on NCBEEC’s staggered renewal schedule.
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| North Carolina — Plumber North Carolina Plumbing Contractor (P-I or P-II) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No routine continuing education is required for renewal. The Board encourages voluntary education and can require disciplinary education in a case.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire December 31 each year. Renewal opens about October 1. An expired license may be renewed for up to three years with back and late fees; thereafter, re-examination is required.
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| North Carolina — HVAC North Carolina Heating Contractor (Groups 1, 2, or 3) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No routine continuing education is required for renewal. The Board encourages voluntary education and can require disciplinary education in a case.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire December 31 each year. Renewal opens about October 1. An expired license may be renewed for up to three years with back and late fees; thereafter, re-examination is required.
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| North Carolina — Roofing North Carolina S(Roofing) Specialty Contractor — NCLBGC | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- NCLBGC’s current CE page requires eight hours only for Building, Residential, and Unclassified classifications; it does not list S(Roofing). Confirm the current renewal instructions for the actual license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew annually for the following year. The Board’s current materials state that renewal requires continued financial responsibility; fee ceilings vary by limitation ($75 Limited, $100 Intermediate, $125 Unlimited).
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| North Carolina — Painting North Carolina Painting Contractor Requirements (General Contracting, Lead RRP, and Local Rules) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no standalone state painting-license renewal. NCLBGC continuing education applies only to particular general-contractor classifications, and NC lead RRP has separate certification requirements. Confirm each credential’s current renewal rule with the responsible agency.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The fee field is zero because no universal statewide painting credential exists. Do not infer that NCLBGC, DHHS lead RRP, local permits, insurance, or entity filings are free.
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| North Carolina — Landscaping North Carolina Landscape Contractor — NCLCLB | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Seven continuing-education units per year are required by Chapter 89D.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew on or before August 1. A license not renewed is automatically revoked; the statute permits renewal within one year on the stated conditions and fees.
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| North Carolina — Masonry North Carolina General Contractor License — S(Masonry Construction), Building, or Residential Classification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For Building and Residential classifications, at least one qualifier must complete eight Board-approved hours each year: a two-hour mandatory course and six elective hours. NCLBGC states that specialty classifications do not have that cited CE requirement. Track the specific classification on the license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew online through NCCLiC and submit the current renewal fee. The Board’s reviewed public pages did not provide one verified fee amount for every classification, so this guide does not state one.
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| North Carolina — Concrete Contractor North Carolina Concrete Construction — NCLBGC Classification Path | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use current NCLBGC renewal requirements for the actual license held.
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| North Carolina — Carpentry North Carolina Carpentry Contractor Requirements (General Contracting, Lead RRP, and Local Rules) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Building and Residential licensees need eight annual Board-approved hours: two mandatory and six elective. NCLBGC states that specialty classifications do not have that cited CE requirement. Track the classification actually shown on the license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew the NCLBGC license online with its current fee and maintain the required financial responsibility. NC lead RRP and local authorizations have separate renewal schedules; zero in the fee field does not mean those obligations have no cost.
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| North Carolina — Solar North Carolina Electrical Contractor License for Solar Photovoltaic Work | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Listed qualified individuals on Limited, Intermediate, and Unlimited licenses must complete at least eight approved hours for each annual renewal period. At least half must be in-person classroom or seminar attendance. The fee shown is the Limited annual fee; Intermediate and Unlimited annual fees are $150 and $200.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- NCBEEC licenses expire one year after issuance. Renewal fees are due 30 days before the Board-set expiration date; a $25 administrative fee applies after expiration.
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| North Carolina — Low Voltage North Carolina Special Restricted Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage Electrical Contractor (SP-FA/LV) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- SP-FA/LV qualified individuals complete four approved hours each annual renewal period; at least half must be classroom or in-person instruction, subject to NCBEEC exceptions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- All NCBEEC licenses expire one year after issuance. A $25 administrative fee applies to renewal after expiration under the Board’s published licensing information.
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| North Carolina — Fire Sprinkler North Carolina Fire Sprinkler Installation or Inspection Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Board’s current Fire Sprinkler renewal materials do not list a separate contractor continuing-education hour requirement; maintain the qualifying credential and verify all current renewal conditions before filing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire December 31. The Board states there is no grace period; a $25 late fee applies when a complete renewal is not submitted by January 31. Reinstatement requirements increase after the statutory renewal window.
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| North Carolina — Home Inspector Licensed Home Inspector | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $160 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 12 hours of continuing education annually, including a mandatory 4-hour Board-developed update course plus 8 hours of elective courses. Newly licensed inspectors who did not complete the 200-hour pre-licensing program take an additional 4 CE hours during their first three years of licensure.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $30 late fee
- Maintenance notes
- The annual license period runs October 1 through September 30; licenses expire September 30. CE must be completed by September 10 each year (with an exception for those licensed between June 1 and September 30). Renewal also requires proof of $250,000 general liability insurance and attestation to one of the three financial-responsibility options. Renewal is handled online through OSFM/HILB.
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| North Carolina — Pool Contractor Specialty Classification – Swimming Pools (S), NC Licensing Board for General Contractors | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for the Swimming Pools specialty. The 8-hour annual CE requirement (2-hour Board course plus 6 elective hours) applies to Building, Residential, and Unclassified classifications only; specialty classifications are exempt per Board FAQ and G.S. 87-10.2.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $10 per month (or part of a month) after January 1
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses run on a calendar-year cycle and expire January 1; renew by December 31 to remain active effective January 1 (a license becomes invalid roughly 60 days after expiration unless renewed). The renewal fee mirrors the tiered application fee — $75 Limited (shown here), $100 Intermediate, $125 Unlimited. Late renewal incurs $10 per month, or part of a month, after January 1.
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| North Carolina — Handyman Minor Work Exemption (NCLBGC $40,000 general-contractor threshold) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for exempt handyman work. NCLBGC general contractor qualifiers must complete annual continuing education, but that applies only to the general contractor license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable
- Maintenance notes
- No handyman license exists, so there is nothing to renew for exempt sub-$40,000 work. NCLBGC general contractor licenses, needed only at $40,000 or more, renew annually by December 31 with continuing education.
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| North Carolina — Pest Control Structural Pest Control License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certifications and licenses run on a 5-year recertification cycle (July 1–June 30). Recertification requires Continuing Certification Units (CCUs): one phase = 10 CCUs minimum (5 in the card phase plus 5 additional approved), two phases = 15 CCUs, three phases = 20 CCUs. Commercial Certified Applicators must earn CCUs in 3 unique years of the 5-year period; Non-Commercial Certified Applicators and Licensees must earn them in 4 unique years. Alternatively, an applicant may pass recertification exams between January 1 and June 30 of the final certification year.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not published on the reviewed official pages (unconfirmed).
- Maintenance notes
- RT and CA cards expire June 30 and must be renewed annually. Licenses are renewed annually, and both CA cards and licenses have a five-year recertification cycle. Current annual fees are $40 for an RT card, $50 for a CA card, and $200/$275/$350 for a one-/two-/three-phase license, respectively.
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| North Dakota — General Contractor North Dakota Contractor License (Class A, B, C, or D) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Chapter 43-07 does not establish a statewide continuing-education requirement for contractor-license renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A contractor that misses the March 1 deadline is not in good standing and is deemed unlicensed. The statute permits renewal until June 1 with a $50 penalty plus the class renewal fee; after June 1, the license expires.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal fees vary by class: A $90, B $60, C $45, D $30. Include the required prior-year project list, insurance proof, and tax/WSI/unemployment certifications.
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| North Dakota — Electrician North Dakota Master, Journeyman, Class B, and Power Limited Electrician Licenses | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight Board-approved continuing-education hours must be on file to renew, with at least four hours code related. The Board’s current CE guidance specifies its current NEC edition for the code-hour requirement; use Board-approved providers and allow time for the provider to submit the roster.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- An expired electrical license requires a reinstatement fee equal to the annual fee. A licensee who fails to renew for three consecutive years or more must be re-examined.
- Maintenance notes
- Master and Power Limited renewal is $50; Class B is $40; Journeyman is $25. Renewals open January 1. Calendar the applicable expiration date: March 31 for Journeyman and April 30 for Master, Class B, and Power Limited.
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| North Dakota — Plumber North Dakota Master and Journeyman Plumber | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete at least 2 and no more than 4 Board-approved credit hours relating to plumbing within each two-year period before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire December 31 of the issue year. Apply to renew within 30 days after expiration; statutory fee caps are $100 Journeyman and $200 Master.
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| North Dakota — HVAC North Dakota HVAC Contractor — State Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $30 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide HVAC continuing-education requirement was identified in the current contractor sources reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses must be renewed on or before March 1. Current renewal fees range from $30 (Class D) to $90 (Class A); late filing can add a fee.
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| North Dakota — Roofing North Dakota Contractor License — Roofing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Chapter 43-07 does not establish a statewide continuing-education requirement for contractor-license renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A contractor that misses the March 1 deadline is not in good standing and is deemed unlicensed. The statute permits renewal through June 1 with a $50 penalty plus the class renewal fee; after June 1, the license expires.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal fees vary by class: A $90, B $60, C $45, D $30. Include required prior-year project information, liability insurance, and payroll tax, WSI, and unemployment certifications.
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| North Dakota — Painting North Dakota Contractor License — Painting Work | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $30 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Secretary of State contractor program does not list painting continuing education. EPA RRP training/certification rules apply only when the work is covered by the federal program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 statutory penalty may be paid to renew after March 1 and before June 1, in addition to the renewal fee.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew by March 1. Renewal includes required project reporting for North Dakota work exceeding $50,000, tax/WSI/unemployment premium certification, and current liability insurance documentation.
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| North Dakota — Landscaping North Dakota Landscaping — Contractor License and Conditional Pesticide Certification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $30 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Contractor licensing does not list landscape CE. Pesticide certificates renew every three years on April 1 by approved seminar, reexamination, or both if required by the board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 statutory contractor renewal penalty applies after March 1 and before June 1, in addition to the renewal fee.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor renewal is due by March 1. Pesticide certification expires on the first April 1 following two years from issuance and is renewable every three years; do not use the one-year contractor cycle as the pesticide cycle.
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| North Dakota — Masonry North Dakota Contractor License (Masonry) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $30 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing-education requirement is listed on the reviewed SOS contractor page.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew on or before March 1. Class renewal fees are A $90, B $60, C $45, and D $30; a late renewal has a $50 penalty before the statutory final deadline.
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| North Dakota — Concrete Contractor North Dakota Concrete Contractor License — Secretary of State | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew annually by March 1. Renewal fees are A $90, B $60, C $45, and D $30.
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| North Dakota — Carpentry North Dakota Contractor License (Carpentry) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $30 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew on or before March 1. Class renewal fees are A $90, B $60, C $45, and D $30; a late renewal has a $50 penalty before the statutory final deadline.
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| North Dakota — Solar North Dakota Solar PV — Contracting Master Electrician and Contractor Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A Master or Power Limited electrician needs eight hours of Board-recorded continuing education, including four code hours, before annual renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Master and Power Limited licenses expire April 30 and renewal begins January 1. The separate Secretary of State contractor license is due by March 1 and has its own class-based renewal fee and documentation.
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| North Dakota — Low Voltage North Dakota Power Limited Electrician License Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight hours of Board-approved continuing education, including at least four hours of code-related education, must be on file before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Power Limited licenses expire April 30 each year. Renewal begins January 1; an expired license requires a reinstatement fee equal to the annual fee.
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| North Dakota — Fire Sprinkler North Dakota Fire Sprinkler Contractor Registration and Plan Approval Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $30 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide sprinkler-contractor continuing-education requirement was substantiated. Follow any local/project credential requirements separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Secretary of State contractor licenses renew on or before March 1. Renewal fees range from $30 to $90 by license class and require current liability-insurance evidence.
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| North Dakota — Home Inspector Home Inspector Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on the official Secretary of State page; confirm any late or reinstatement charge with the Secretary of State before a lapsed renewal.
- Maintenance notes
- All registrations expire June 30 and must be renewed annually. Renewal requires the renewal filing with the Secretary of State, a current E&O insurance certificate, and the $50 renewal fee.
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| North Dakota — Pool Contractor North Dakota Contractor License (Class A/B/C/D) — general contractor license; no pool/spa-specific classification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $30 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 penalty; after the March 1 deadline a contractor is deemed unlicensed and has until June 1 to renew by paying the $50 penalty plus the renewal fee (NDCC 43-07-10).
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal; the contractor year ends March 1. Renewal fees run by class: Class A $90, Class B $60, Class C $45, Class D $30 (NDCC 43-07-07(3)) — the numeric field shows the Class D base. The renewal application must list every project, contract, or subcontract over $50,000 completed in the prior calendar year, include a current certificate of liability insurance naming the registrar as certificate holder, and certify that all payroll taxes including ND income tax, WSI premiums, and unemployment insurance premiums are paid (NDCC 43-07-10).
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| North Dakota — Handyman Minor-Work Exemption (North Dakota $4,000 contractor-license threshold, NDCC 43-07-02) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None. There is nothing to renew for exempt handyman work at or below $4,000. The North Dakota contractor license (for jobs over $4,000) renews annually on or before March 1 with no continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — verify with the North Dakota Secretary of State.
- Maintenance notes
- Exempt handymen working at or below $4,000 have no state credential and nothing to renew. The contractor license renews annually by class (A $90, B $60, C $45, D $30). The renewal late fee is unconfirmed and should be verified with the ND Secretary of State.
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| North Dakota — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (North Dakota) — with the applicable structural categories | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- All pesticide certifications must be recertified every three years. Recertification is achieved by (a) attending a recertification TRAINING when the category is up for renewal, or (b) RETESTING the expired category via a monitored exam (minor-use categories may use a home-study course). A fixed continuing-education HOUR requirement is not specified on the official pages reviewed; earlier third-party '6 CEUs / 3 years' figures were not confirmed officially.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not published on the official pages reviewed (unconfirmed).
- Maintenance notes
- Re-payment of the certification fee ($100 single category / $25 additional) applies at recertification, though the exact renewal fee is not separately itemized on the official pages (unconfirmed). Financial responsibility of $100,000 must be maintained continuously, not only at renewal.
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| Ohio — General Contractor Ohio General Contractor — No State License (Local Requirements Apply) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Ohio has no statewide general-contractor continuing-education requirement. Local programs may set their own renewal or education terms.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide general-contractor license to renew. Follow the schedule and conditions set by the local registration program, if any.
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| Ohio — Electrician Ohio Electrical Contractor (OCILB Commercial License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Ten approved classroom hours each year. An electrical-only licensee needs at least five hours of Electrical Section-approved electrical code, with the remaining five hours in Electrical Section-approved health and safety, business, or technology coursework. The compliant-contractor program can modify the annual/triennial renewal and CE schedule for eligible existing licensees.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- The rule allows a late fee of up to $120. A licensee may seek late renewal within one calendar year after expiration if the applicable conditions are met.
- Maintenance notes
- The ordinary license term is annual. Renewal requires the fee, $500,000 insurance certification, and the applicable continuing education; failure to meet renewal requirements causes automatic suspension under the rule.
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| Ohio — Plumber Ohio Plumbing Contractor (OCILB Commercial License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- OCILB may require up to ten aggregate CE hours per year across Chapter 4740 licenses; confirm the Plumbing Section’s approved curriculum and your individual obligation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- OCILB may assess a late fee of up to $120 for an untimely renewal.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal requires insurance certification, renewal fee, and compliance with applicable continuing education.
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| Ohio — HVAC Ohio HVAC Contractor (OCILB Commercial License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- OCILB may require no more than ten aggregate CE hours per year across all Chapter 4740 licenses held; verify the HVAC Section’s current curriculum and your reporting requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- OCILB may assess a late fee up to $120 for untimely renewal.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal requires insurance certification, payment, and applicable continuing education.
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| Ohio — Roofing Ohio — No State Roofing License (Municipal Registration + Insurance) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing-license continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing credential to renew. Review the local registration and permit rules for each jurisdiction.
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| Ohio — Painting Ohio — No State Painting License (Local Compliance + EPA RRP) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting CE exists. EPA RRP and ODH lead-abatement programs have their own renewal and training rules when those programs apply.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local registration terms vary by jurisdiction; for example, Cincinnati registration for non-state-licensed contractors is valid for one year. BWC and local obligations are not a statewide painting-license renewal.
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| Ohio — Landscaping Ohio Landscaping — No State Trade License (ODA Pesticide Credentials When Spraying) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $35 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- ODA: at least 5 approved training hours per three-year cycle (including at least 1 Core hour and at least one-half hour in each licensed category), or re-examination.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The commercial-applicator licensing period is October 1 through September 30. The $35 renewal fee increases by 50% if not postmarked before expiration.
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| Ohio — Masonry Ohio Masonry — Local Registration Only (No State License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No statewide OCILB masonry renewal applies. Confirm any project or local requirement directly with the issuing authority.
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| Ohio — Concrete Contractor Ohio Concrete Contractor — Local Licensing Framework | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local renewal rules vary.
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| Ohio — Carpentry Ohio Carpentry (no state license; municipal contractor registration) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide OCILB carpentry continuing-education requirement is published.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No statewide OCILB carpentry renewal applies.
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| Ohio — Solar Ohio OCILB Electrical Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Ten hours of OCILB-approved CE annually.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- OCILB licenses renew annually.
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| Ohio — Low Voltage Ohio Low-Voltage Requirements: State Exemption, Fire-Protection Certificates, and Local Rules | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no general low-voltage renewal cycle. Follow the specific state or local credential held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not carry a designer-certification renewal schedule or a State Fire Marshal certificate requirement over to unrelated cabling work.
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| Ohio — Fire Sprinkler Ohio Fire Sprinkler Installer Certificate and Water-Based Designer Certification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current BBS designer rule requires renewal before expiration with current Level III or IV NICET evidence for the requested type; it does not state a separate CE-hour total.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- A BBS designer certification expires one year after approval. The rule provides a one-year grace period for renewal after expiration, but the holder may not perform duties requiring the certification while it is expired.
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| Ohio — Home Inspector Ohio Home Inspector License (Licensed Home Inspector) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $235 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 14 hours of continuing education each year of the three-year license period (approximately 42 hours per cycle), per ORC 4764.08 and OAC 1301:17-1-10. Hours do not carry over between years.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $125 when a renewal is filed within three months after expiration, in addition to the renewal fee.
- Maintenance notes
- A home inspector license expires three years after issuance or renewal. File renewal, insurance proof, and CE proof in the 90 days before expiration. An inspector who does not renew within the three-month late window must apply as a new applicant.
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| Ohio — Pool Contractor No Ohio state license for swimming pool & spa construction (regulated locally; OCILB does not license pool contractors) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required at the state level for pool construction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None at the state level; no state pool-contractor license exists to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state pool-contractor license, so there is no state renewal. Any local contractor registration renews on the local jurisdiction's schedule, which must be confirmed with the applicable building department.
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| Ohio — Handyman No statewide handyman or general-contractor license (Ohio licenses only five commercial trades via OCILB; general home-repair/handyman work is unregulated at the state level and handled locally) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for general handyman work at the state level.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No statewide handyman or general-contractor license exists, so there is nothing to renew at the state level. Local municipal registrations have their own renewal cycles (often annual) that vary by jurisdiction, and OCILB commercial trade licenses renew separately.
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| Ohio — Pest Control Pesticide Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $35 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified applicators must recertify every 3 years by earning a minimum of 5 hours of commercial recertification credit — at least 1 hour of Core plus at least 30 minutes per category held — through approved educational programs, or by retesting. The exact per-category CE breakdown beyond this minimum should be verified with ODA.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed — the late-renewal fee, if any, is not stated in the reviewed sources; confirm with ODA.
- Maintenance notes
- All commercial pesticide licenses expire annually on September 30 and require the $35 renewal each year, both for the individual applicator license and the firm's Pesticide Business License. The recertification/CE cycle runs every 3 years.
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| Oklahoma — General Contractor Oklahoma General Contractor (Municipal Registration — No State License) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide general-contractor credential to renew. Oklahoma City’s Building Contractor registration is annual; confirm the cycle and documentation for the actual project jurisdiction.
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| Oklahoma — Electrician Oklahoma Journeyman Electrician and Unlimited Electrical Contractor | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Journeyman and Electrical Contractor licenses require 12 hours of CIB-approved continuing education in the 36 months before expiration; six hours must cover code updates adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyman and Electrical Contractor credentials renew every three years. Current posted renewal fees are $75 for Journeyman and $200 for Contractor; active Contractors must maintain bond, insurance, and workers’ compensation documentation or an authorized exemption.
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| Oklahoma — Plumber Oklahoma Plumbing Journeyman and Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six approved hours during the preceding 36 months for journeymen and contractors.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CIB rules state that contractor licenses, active or inactive, renew annually. Confirm the journeyman expiration and fee on the current CIB renewal form.
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| Oklahoma — HVAC Oklahoma Mechanical HVAC/R Journeyman and Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six approved CIB hours in the preceding 36 months for journeymen and contractors.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm the actual license expiration and fee on CIB’s current renewal materials; contractor activity also requires current bond and insurance.
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| Oklahoma — Roofing Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration and Endorsements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CIB’s current update requires qualifying parties to complete four approved annual CE hours for commercial endorsement renewal beginning January 1, 2027; it also describes four annual hours for residential endorsement renewal. Verify the current phase-in and endorsement held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CIB says roofing registration and any commercial endorsement renew annually. Use the current renewal form and requirements; do not rely on a stale fixed fee or late-fee amount.
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| Oklahoma — Painting Oklahoma Painting Contractor Requirements — Local Rules and EPA RRP | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide Oklahoma painting continuing-education requirement was identified. EPA RRP and local requirements apply independently where applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide painting license to renew. Confirm current local renewal, tax-filing, permit, and EPA certification requirements with the relevant authority.
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| Oklahoma — Landscaping Oklahoma Landscaping Contractor — Local Requirements and ODAFF Pesticide Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The ODAFF company license renews annually. Individual pesticide certification is on a category-specific five-year schedule and can be renewed by the required CEUs or by retesting; ODAFF lists $50 for each CEU recertification procedure and $95 to retest. There is no statewide landscaping-license CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- For a commercial pesticide business, ODAFF lists $100 per category annually, up to $500. The annual period depends on the company name (#/A–L: October 1–September 30; M–Z: January 1–December 31). Do not treat the $100 as a generic landscaping-registration fee.
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| Oklahoma — Masonry Oklahoma Masonry Contractor — Local Requirements; No State Trade License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry license exists, so Oklahoma has no masonry-license continuing-education renewal rule. Check any local registration, public-owner program, or separate CIB trade credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state masonry credential to renew. Local registrations, permits, and separately regulated trade credentials have their own renewal dates and fees.
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| Oklahoma — Concrete Contractor Oklahoma Concrete Contractor — Local Licensing Framework | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local renewal rules vary.
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| Oklahoma — Carpentry Oklahoma Carpentry — Local Contractor and Permit Requirements | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry-license continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew local registrations and business licenses on the schedule set by each local authority.
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| Oklahoma — Solar Oklahoma Electrical Contractor License for Solar PV Work | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current electrical contractor continuing-education requirements with CIB before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The CIB electrical fee rule lists $200 for contractor renewal; maintain bond, insurance, and any workers’ compensation documentation.
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| Oklahoma — Low Voltage Oklahoma Low-Voltage: Electrical Boundaries and Alarm-System Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Do not assume a universal low-voltage CE requirement. Follow the current CIB endorsement and ODOL company/individual renewal requirements for the credential held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CIB states Alarm Endorsements are valid for one year and renew for $25. ODOL Company License renewal is $250 and requires the manager’s current license and employee list.
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| Oklahoma — Fire Sprinkler Oklahoma Fire Sprinkler Company and Manager Licenses | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use ODOL’s current renewal materials for the particular company or individual credential; this guide does not assign unsupported NICET CPD as a state requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- ODOL lists $250 company renewal and $100 manager renewal. Submit the manager license and current employee list with the company renewal.
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| Oklahoma — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 8 credit hours per year, of which no more than 2 hours may be on Ancillary Systems topics. CE must be completed before renewal (OAC 158:70-9-5). Non-resident licensees who satisfy CE in another state may be exempted upon filing proof with renewal (OAC 158:70-9-8(b)).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late fee amount is set in the record; a 30-day grace period allows renewal without penalty, and a $50 reactivation fee applies to reactivate a lapsed license. A license expired more than one year cannot be renewed and requires re-examination.
- Maintenance notes
- License expires 12 months after issuance. Reactivation costs $50 and licensure by reciprocity costs $50 (OAC 158:70-5-2(a)).
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| Oklahoma — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool & spa construction license (Oklahoma issues no general or pool-specific contractor credential) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for pool construction, because no state pool license is issued.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable — no state pool license to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no pool-construction license to renew. CIB trade licenses (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) have their own renewal cycles and continuing education, and the OSDH public-bathing-place operating license renews annually ($75 renewal / $125 initial).
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| Oklahoma — Handyman No state handyman / general-contractor license (Construction Industries Board regulates only plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and roofing) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for handyman work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None
- Maintenance notes
- No state handyman or general-contractor license exists, so there is nothing to renew at the state level. Local registrations (such as Oklahoma City's) and regulated-trade licenses have their own renewal cycles.
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| Oklahoma — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified applicators recertify every 5 years, either by earning approved CEUs or by retaking the Phase II written exam. CEU requirements vary by category. A specific Category 7B quota (reported by third-party sources as 20 CEUs over 5 years, maximum 10 per year, with credits in at least 3 of 5 years) is not published on the official ODAFF pages and should be verified against the current ODAFF recertification/CEU schedule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed on the official sources reviewed; confirm with ODAFF before the deadline.
- Maintenance notes
- The business/commercial-applicator license renews annually at $100 per category. The license year is split by licensee/company name: names beginning #/A-L run October 1 to September 30; names beginning M-Z run January 1 to December 31. The 5-year applicator recertification window is fixed per category; recertification costs $50 via CEUs or $95 via retest.
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| Oregon — General Contractor Oregon Construction Contractors Board General Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Unless exempt, residential contractors need three hours of CCB laws, regulations, and business practices plus five or 13 other approved hours, depending on how long the contractor has been licensed. Commercial Level 2 requires 32 key-employee hours; Level 1 requires 16 to 80 hours depending on its key-employee count.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CCB requires continuous bond and insurance. Contractors who lapse more than 24 months must repeat the pre-license training and examination before applying again.
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| Oregon — Electrician Oregon General Journeyman Electrician (J) License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- BCD requires 24 continuing-education hours for the General Journeyman license. A required portion must be code-change coursework; consult BCD’s current table for the detailed category allocation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- General Journeyman licenses renew every three years on October 1. Check BCD’s current renewal notice and CE credit record before filing.
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| Oregon — Plumber Oregon Journeyman Plumber and Plumbing Business (PB) License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $180 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- BCD lists 24 total continuing-education hours for Journeyman Plumbers. The plumbing CE rules require the applicable code-change credits; check the live BCD record before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyman Plumber licenses renew every three years on April 1. The current plumbing fee rule lists a $180 renewal fee, including a $30 continuing-education tracking fee; confirm the renewal form before filing.
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| Oregon — HVAC Oregon HVAC Contractor Requirements (CCB and Applicable BCD Electrical Licenses) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CCB continuing education depends on the endorsement and license history; use CCB’s current CE requirements. BCD electrical continuing education depends on the specific individual or contractor electrical license, if one is held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CCB business licenses renew every two years. A business with a CCB license lapsed or expired more than 24 months must reapply and repeat pre-license education and testing. Do not assume a BCD electrical renewal applies unless that separate credential is actually required and held.
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| Oregon — Roofing Oregon CCB Contractor License — Appropriate Residential or Commercial Specialty Endorsement for Roofing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Unless exempt, Residential Specialty contractors complete 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations, and business practices plus 5 other approved hours if licensed six or more years, or 13 other approved hours if licensed less than six years. Commercial Specialty Level 2 requires 32 hours per two-year cycle by key employees. Commercial Specialty Level 1 requires 16 to 80 hours, based on the lowest number of key employees; a dual-endorsed contractor follows the commercial program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the required bond and insurance. A license expired or lapsed for more than 24 months requires a new application and pre-license training and test rather than continuing education.
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| Oregon — Painting Oregon CCB Construction Contractor License — Appropriate Endorsement | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Unless exempt, residential contractors complete 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations, and business practices plus 5 other approved hours after six or more licensed years, or 13 other approved hours before six years. Commercial requirements vary by level and key-employee count. LBPR renewal is separate and annual.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the endorsement-specific bond, liability coverage, workforce compliance, and any local credential. CCB continuing-education exemptions can apply to contractors with qualifying Oregon licenses; verify the current exemption before relying on it.
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| Oregon — Landscaping Oregon Landscape Contracting Business (LCB) + Landscape Construction Professional (LCP) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use the current LCB renewal and continuing-education requirements for the license phase held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the bond, liability insurance, and workers’ compensation when applicable; use LCB’s current renewal schedule and fee table.
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| Oregon — Masonry Oregon CCB Construction Contractor License (General) — No Specialty Masonry | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $325 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 16 hours of CE every two years for the first six years, then 8 hours every two years thereafter.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CCB licenses renew every two years. CE requirements scale by years licensed; maintain bond and insurance continuously.
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| Oregon — Concrete Contractor Oregon Construction Contractor License — No Separate Concrete Classification | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CCB license renewal is every two years; a lapse of more than 24 months requires training and testing again.
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| Oregon — Carpentry Oregon Construction Contractors Board License (Carpentry) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $325 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 16 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle for the Responsible Managing Individual, including 8 hours of mandatory topics.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Biennial renewal on the anniversary of issuance. Late renewal incurs a $25 reinstatement fee.
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| Oregon — Solar Oregon Solar Contractor Licensing — CCB plus BCD Electrical Credential | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CCB residential and commercial continuing education is determined by endorsement, license history, and exemption status. LRT renewal is every three years on October 1; Oregon electrical-license CE requirements apply. Renewable energy contractors may be listed among CCB CE exemptions, so verify the exact current status for the business rather than assuming an exemption.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CCB, BCD individual licenses, BCD contractor credentials, and local permits have separate requirements and dates. Preserve the qualification and employment relationship required for the electrical work.
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| Oregon — Low Voltage Oregon Limited Energy Contractor (CLE) and Limited Energy Technician (LEA or LEB) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- BCD lists eight total continuing-education hours for LEA and LEB. The CLE is exempt from BCD continuing education; use the renewal notice for current fees.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Technician licenses renew every three years on October 1. The CLE also has a three-year term; its prerequisite CCB license renews every two years.
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| Oregon — Fire Sprinkler Oregon Fire Sprinkler Contracting: CCB License and Project-Specific Approvals | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Use CCB’s current renewal requirements for the selected endorsement. This guide removes the unsupported OSFM/NICET continuing-education claim.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CCB licenses are valid for two years. Bond and insurance must remain current. Follow the applicable local jurisdiction for project permits and inspections.
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| Oregon — Home Inspector Oregon Certified Home Inspector (OCHI) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 30 continuing education units (CEUs) completed during the two years immediately preceding the certificate's expiration date (OAR 812-008-0070), from CCB-approved providers and sources.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- The record does not confirm a specific late or reinstatement fee; confirm any late penalty with the CCB before the expiration date.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal requires a completed renewal application, the renewal fee, and proof of at least 30 CEUs in approved subject areas from CCB-approved providers. A waiver of the CE requirement may apply for those who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces during the two-year period preceding expiration.
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| Oregon — Pool Contractor Oregon CCB Contractor License — Residential/Commercial Specialty Contractor endorsement (no dedicated swimming pool classification) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Continuing education is required to renew. Residential contractors licensed 6 or more years complete 8 hours per two-year cycle (3 hours CCB laws, regulations, and business practices plus 5 hours approved trade/business courses); residential contractors licensed less than 6 years complete 16 hours total (3 hours laws/regs plus 13 hours other). Commercial contractors also owe CE: Commercial Level 2 requires 32 hours per cycle; Commercial Level 1 requires 16 to 80 hours based on the lowest number of key employees (1 employee = 16, 2 = 32, 3 = 48, 4 = 64, 5 or more = 80). Contractors holding both commercial and residential endorsements meet only the commercial requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Renewal late fee not confirmed on the official CCB pages consulted; confirm any late charge with the CCB before the license expires.
- Maintenance notes
- The license term is two years and the renewal fee is $400 per cycle.
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| Oregon — Handyman Oregon CCB Contractor License — Minor/Casual-Work Exemption (ORS 701.010(4)) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Required before renewal for licensed contractors; hours vary by endorsement and experience. Not applicable to the minor-work exemption, which issues no license and has no renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- unconfirmed
- Maintenance notes
- CCB licenses renew every two years, and continuing education must be completed before submitting a renewal. The minor-work exemption itself has no renewal because no license is issued. The late-renewal fee amount was not confirmed from an official page; confirm current figures with the CCB.
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| Oregon — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Operator License (business), with a designated Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (individual) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial pesticide applicators must earn 40 recertification credits over their 5-year certification period, with a maximum of 15 credits per year, to recertify; alternatively, they may retake and pass the required exams.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not published on the official ODA pages (unconfirmed).
- Maintenance notes
- Both the Operator ($90) and Applicator ($50) licenses renew annually on a calendar-year basis, each including one category. This annual license renewal is separate from the 5-year applicator recertification cycle. The online renewal window opens in the fall. The exact annual renewal deadline should be confirmed with ODA (the SOS directory indicates Jan 1–Dec 31, while the ODA page references an annual renewal close date).
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| Pennsylvania — General Contractor Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration — No General Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HICPA continuing-education requirement is listed in the OAG’s current registration instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew through the OAG system and maintain the required insurance. The OAG says contractors must report changes to registration information within 30 days.
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| Pennsylvania — Electrician Pennsylvania Electrician — Municipal Licensing; No State License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide electrician continuing-education rule exists. Philadelphia renews its Electrical Contractor License annually and requires eight hours of NFPA 70 coursework during the prior license period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use the local renewal cycle. Philadelphia currently lists a $202 renewal fee and requires current taxes and fines, active insurance, and the local coursework proof.
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| Pennsylvania — Plumber Pennsylvania Plumber — Local Licensing; No Statewide Trade License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $253 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Philadelphia Master Plumber service page lists annual renewal but does not state a continuing-education requirement. Allegheny County licenses renew annually on the licensee’s birthday; check the current local instructions for any CE changes.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The listed $253 renewal is Philadelphia’s Master Plumber fee. Allegheny County lists $375 for annual Master Plumber renewal; both must be checked against the live local schedule.
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| Pennsylvania — HVAC Pennsylvania HVAC — Local Licensing; No Statewide Trade License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HIC registration itself does not impose a listed CE requirement. Pittsburgh Mechanical Trade License renewal requires eight CE hours in the preceding 12 months.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration is valid for two years. Pittsburgh trade licenses expire 365 days after issuance and lapse after the stated local renewal period.
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| Pennsylvania — Roofing Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HIC continuing-education requirement is stated in the OAG materials reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Update changes to HIC registration information within the time required by HICPA and keep insurance current.
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| Pennsylvania — Painting Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration — Painting | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HICPA continuing-education requirement is listed on the current OAG registration page.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Confirm current late or reinstatement treatment with the PA-HICRS system.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration is $100 every two years under the current OAG page; maintain the required insurance.
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| Pennsylvania — Landscaping Pennsylvania Landscaping — HICPA Registration Plus Pesticide Credentials When Applicable | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $40 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- PDA requires commercial applicator recertification training. Confirm the required Core and category credits in the applicator’s current PDA account/course locator; HICPA has no listed CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Confirm current late procedures with the relevant OAG or PDA system.
- Maintenance notes
- HICPA renewal is $100 every two years. PDA commercial applicator and pesticide business licenses renew annually.
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| Pennsylvania — Masonry Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general HICPA continuing-education requirement is published.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current registration page sets a $100 fee for renewal. Update listed registration changes within 30 days.
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| Pennsylvania — Concrete Contractor Pennsylvania Concrete Contractor — HIC / Local Framework | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use the current Attorney General and local renewal requirements.
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| Pennsylvania — Carpentry Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general HICPA continuing-education requirement is published.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current registration page sets a $100 fee for renewal. Update listed registration changes within 30 days.
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| Pennsylvania — Solar Pennsylvania Solar — HIC Registration and Local Electrical Approval Path | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No HIC continuing-education requirement is stated in the OAG materials reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration renews every two years when it applies. Local electrical credentials and utility agreements have separate requirements.
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| Pennsylvania — Low Voltage Pennsylvania Local Low-Voltage Licensing and Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- HICPA does not publish a statewide low-voltage CE requirement. Philadelphia Electrical Contractors must have eight hours of NFPA 70 coursework during the preceding license period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registration is biennial. Local licenses have their own renewal cycles; Philadelphia Electrical Contractor licenses renew annually.
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| Pennsylvania — Fire Sprinkler Pennsylvania Local Fire Sprinkler Licensing and UCC Compliance | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $316 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide fire-sprinkler CE requirement is established by these sources. Philadelphia requires active insurance and a current NICET certificate on file when applicable; local worker credentials have separate renewal rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Philadelphia Fire Suppression Systems Contractor licenses renew annually. HIC registration, when applicable, is biennial.
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| Pennsylvania — Home Inspector No Pennsylvania State Home Inspector License — Home Inspection Law Requirements | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide credential has a renewal cycle. Association requirements and local rules can impose their own maintenance obligations.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable to a statewide license.
- Maintenance notes
- Philadelphia renews its Home Inspector’s License every three years and requires proof of active insurance at renewal.
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| Pennsylvania — Pool Contractor No State Pool-Contractor License — statewide Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration controls residential pool construction | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed in the record; confirm any late or reinstatement fee with the Bureau of Consumer Protection before a registration lapses.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registrations are valid for two years and must be renewed biennially through the PA-HICRS online system (hic.attorneygeneral.gov). Contractors must notify the Bureau within 30 days of any change to required registration information. Updating information on an active registration is free.
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| Pennsylvania — Handyman Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on an official page.
- Maintenance notes
- HIC registrations must be renewed every two years with proof of the required liability insurance. The registration number must continue to appear on all contracts, estimates, and advertising. No continuing education or re-examination is required.
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| Pennsylvania — Pest Control Pesticide Application Business License (paired with an individual Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certificate) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $35 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified applicators recertify on a 3-year cycle by attending PDA-approved update training for core and category topics in lieu of re-examination (official PDA). Applicators who do not complete the required update training must re-take the exams. Specific recertification credit counts reported as 6 core credits plus 4–10 per-category credits trace only to a non-official secondary source (Penn State Extension) and are unconfirmed against the regulation; verify the exact credit requirements with the PDA. Registered technicians must be re-registered and receive update training annually.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- unconfirmed — confirm any late fee with the PDA
- Maintenance notes
- The pesticide application business license period ends December 31 each year (7 Pa. Code § 128.31); renewal is $35/yr. The Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certificate renews at $40/yr and may run on a separate cycle — confirm the certificate's exact expiration date with the PDA. Commercial registered technicians renew at $30/yr.
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| Rhode Island — General Contractor Rhode Island General Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- RICRLB’s current renewal page requires a 2.5-hour state-approved continuing-education course. Contractors working exclusively on commercial structures are exempt; a registration lapsed for more than one year requires the separate 5-hour pre-registration course.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 for an expired registration under the current RICRLB renewal instructions.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration is valid for one year. Maintain current insurance and renew through the Board’s online system.
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| Rhode Island — Electrician Rhode Island Electrical Contractor Class A / Journeyperson Electrician Class B | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Class A and Class B licensees complete at least 15 clock hours of Board-approved continuing education as a condition of renewal. The current statute and rule limit this CE obligation to Class A and B and require coverage of the adopted NEC and ICC national codes.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is on the birthday of the individual who qualifies for the certificate or license. The two-year renewal fee equals the applicable license fee: $240 for Class A and $72 for Class B. Delinquent licenses incur a $12 monthly administrative assessment; after two years without renewal the license is forfeited.
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| Rhode Island — Plumber Rhode Island Journeyperson and Master Plumber | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Seven hours of approved CE in each two-year license cycle for Master and Journeyperson Plumbers. DLT’s August 2025 notice says the requirement will be enforced beginning January 2027.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew before the licensee’s birthday. Current renewal fees are $240 Master and $72 Journeyperson, plus the online service fee; late renewal adds $12 per month and licensure not renewed within two years is forfeited.
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| Rhode Island — HVAC Rhode Island Mechanical Trades: Pipefitter, Refrigeration, and Sheet Metal | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The regulation reviewed does not establish a universal mechanical-trades CE requirement; verify the selected class’s current renewal instructions with DLT.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- A license lapsed fewer than two years may be reinstated on payment of all due license fees. After two years, the applicant is subject to reexamination.
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| Rhode Island — Roofing Rhode Island Commercial Roofing License + Contractor Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial Roofing License: 12 hours of Board-approved continuing education at renewal. Contractor registration has a separate annual renewal process.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Update coverage and the other RICRLB documentation required for the credential being renewed.
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| Rhode Island — Painting Rhode Island Contractor Registration, With Conditional Lead Renovation Licensing | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- CRLB requires two and one-half hours of continuing education for renewal. RIDOH lead credentials have separate current training and renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- CRLB registration is annual. The cited sources do not support the former fixed two-year registration or five-hour renewal CE claim.
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| Rhode Island — Landscaping Rhode Island Landscaping Contractor Registration + Pesticide Credential When Applicable | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- RICRLB requires 2.5 hours of state-approved continuing education at renewal, except for registrants working exclusively on commercial structures. RIDEM pesticide credential renewal/recertification is separate and depends on the credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- RICRLB lists a $50 late fee for an expired registration.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep coverage current and use RICRLB’s renewal page for the current submission requirements.
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| Rhode Island — Masonry Rhode Island Masonry Contractor Registration — RICRLB | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- RICRLB requires 2.5 hours of state-approved continuing education at renewal, except for registrants working exclusively on commercial structures.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- RICRLB lists a $50 late fee for an expired registration.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep liability and, when applicable, workers’ compensation documentation current and use RICRLB’s renewal page for the current submission process.
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| Rhode Island — Concrete Contractor Rhode Island Concrete Contractor Registration | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use current CRLB registration-renewal requirements.
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| Rhode Island — Carpentry Rhode Island Carpenter Contractor Registration | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Residential contractors provide proof of two and one-half hours of continuing education for renewal under § 5-65-5. The current rule’s commercial-only exemption applies to pre- and continuing education; retain completion records and verify current Board instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration is annual. Maintain the required liability and workers’ compensation coverage and submit current information; the Board may assign the renewal date.
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| Rhode Island — Solar Rhode Island Renewable Energy Professional (REP) Certificate / Electrical License Path | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current REP application identifies a two-year certificate and does not state a REP continuing-education requirement. Confirm the renewal process and fee with DLT before renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrical licenses, contractor registration, municipal permits, and utility agreements are separate and must be maintained as applicable.
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| Rhode Island — Low Voltage Rhode Island Telecommunications, Fire-Alarm, and Burglar-Alarm Licensing Paths | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed telecommunications rule and current application do not state a universal continuing-education requirement. Confirm requirements for the exact credential rather than applying electrical CE rules to telecom licensing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Telecommunications licenses renew in the licensee’s birth month; file 30 days before expiration. DLT’s current fee schedule lists two-year fees of $240 for TSC, $144 for TST, and $72 for TSLI. Fire-alarm and burglar-alarm credentials use their own renewal cycles and forms.
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| Rhode Island — Fire Sprinkler Rhode Island Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor and Fitter Licensing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $240 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current category-specific continuing-education obligations with DLT; the cited statutes do not support the former NICET-CPD rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The cited fee law states expiration on the license holder’s birthday under its odd/even-year cycle and lists $240 renewal for the listed sprinkler master/contractor categories. DLT’s current notice controls the exact deadline.
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| Rhode Island — Home Inspector Home Inspector License (and entry-level Associate Home Inspector License) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 12 credit hours of continuing education per 2-year licensing period, including at least 1 credit hour on professional ethics and at least 1 credit hour on standards of practice (440-RICR-10-00-5 Sec. 5.8(B)).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- One source cites a $50.00 late fee for an expired license; this figure is not independently confirmed on the Board's site and should be verified before filing.
- Maintenance notes
- The $200 two-year renewal fee is from the CRB's official pages; fee amounts are not enumerated in the publicly viewable rule text. No fee is charged to convert from associate to full home inspector under Sec. 5.7(B)(1)(b).
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| Rhode Island — Pool Contractor Contractor Registration (Rhode Island CRLB) — required of swimming pool installers, both above ground and in ground | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 5 hours of board-approved continuing education per two-year registration cycle for registrants who perform residential work (440-RICR-10-00-2); commercial-only registrants are exempt.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 (440-RICR-10-00-1 § 1.5(E))
- Maintenance notes
- Renew online through the OpenGov platform. A current certificate of $500,000 general liability insurance (and workers' compensation if employing workers), naming the CRLB as certificate holder, must be on file at each renewal.
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| Rhode Island — Handyman Minor / Casual / Inconsequential Work Exemption (RI Contractor Registration $500 rule, R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-65-2) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for an exempt minor-work handyman, who has nothing to renew. For registered contractors, one verifier found 5 hours of Board-approved continuing education are required per two-year cycle (440-RICR-10-00-2.8); applicants should confirm the current CE requirement with the board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A $50 late fee is reported for an expired registration (official CRB/DBR fee schedule, single verifier — confirm). Not applicable to an exempt handyman.
- Maintenance notes
- A handyman working within the $500 casual/minor/inconsequential exemption has no registration and nothing to renew, so there is no renewal fee or cycle. Registered contractors renew on a two-year cycle for $150 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-65-9) with current proof of $500,000 liability insurance and any required continuing education.
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| Rhode Island — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (RI DEM) — Categories 7A General Pest / 7B Termite & Structural Pest / 7C Fumigation | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $45 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Every 5 years applicators must demonstrate competency by re-examination OR by accruing DEM-approved recertification credits: Commercial Applicator Certification — 8 credit hours PER CATEGORY every 5 years; Commercial Applicator License — 8 credit hours every 5 years; Private — 6 credit hours every 5 years. One credit hour equals 50 consecutive minutes of DEM-approved training (250-RICR-40-15-2.16).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed. Failure to renew within one year requires re-examination; beyond one year requires training and retesting (250-RICR-40-15-2).
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal, with recertification credits reported to DEM on the 5-year cycle. The Commercial Applicator Certification expires January 31 and the Commercial Applicator License expires February 28 regardless of issue date. The $45 Certification and $30 License fees each cover both initial issuance and annual renewal.
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| South Carolina — General Contractor South Carolina Commercial General Contractor License (Classification and Group) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $135 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For the 2026 general-contractor renewal: $100 in November, $150 in December, and $200 in January, in addition to the $135 renewal fee; the license lapses after January 31, 2027.
- Maintenance notes
- General Contractor licenses expire October 31 in even-numbered years. Current SCCLB renewal materials require financial documentation or a bond and a current liability certificate; they do not list a continuing-education requirement.
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| South Carolina — Electrician South Carolina Commercial Electrical Contractor License (SCCLB) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $135 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For the 2025 mechanical-contractor renewal: $100 in November, $150 in December, and $200 in January, in addition to the $135 renewal fee; after January 31, 2026, the applicant had to reapply. Verify the next cycle’s form before renewing.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial Electrical is a Mechanical Contractor classification and expires October 31 in odd-numbered years. The current renewal form requires financial documentation or a bond and a current liability certificate; it does not list a continuing-education requirement.
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| South Carolina — Plumber South Carolina Commercial Plumbing Contractor License — Mechanical Classification | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $135 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed LLR mechanical contractor renewal materials do not state a Plumbing continuing-education requirement; verify the current renewal application.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Current LLR schedule: $100 late fee in November, $150 in December, and $200 in January, in addition to the $135 renewal fee.
- Maintenance notes
- Mechanical contractor licenses expire October 31 in odd-numbered years. Renew with current financial support and all required Board materials.
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| South Carolina — HVAC South Carolina Commercial HVAC Contractor Requirements — Mechanical License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No universal commercial mechanical-contractor continuing-education requirement was substantiated in the current LLR materials reviewed. EPA and local requirements can apply independently to particular work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- LLR states that mechanical contractor licenses expire October 31 in odd-numbered years. Use the current renewal application, fee, financial-statement/surety-bond, qualifying-party, and classification instructions rather than a stale fixed renewal amount or late-fee claim.
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| South Carolina — Roofing South Carolina Roofing Contractor Registration and License Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing-registration CE requirement was substantiated.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use the current SCRBC or CLB renewal notice and maintain any required bond.
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| South Carolina — Painting South Carolina Residential Specialty Contractor Registration — Painter/Wallpaper; Commercial Nonstructural Renovation Classification | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- RBC Painter/Wallpaper registrations renew June 30 in odd-numbered years; LLR lists a $100 renewal and $20 late fee. Commercial general-contractor licenses are separate: they renew by October 31 in even-numbered years, and the current timely CLB renewal fee is $135 with required financial documentation or valid CLB bond. Use each board’s current renewal instructions for any continuing-education or document requirements.
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| South Carolina — Landscaping South Carolina Landscaping Requirements — Pesticide, Land-Disturbance and Local Permit Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DPR requires licensed commercial applicators to earn continuing certification units in five-year blocks or complete the initial licensing requirements and reapply. For the 2024–2028 block, Category 3-only commercial applicators need 10 total units, including 3 Category 3-specific units.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no general LLR landscaping renewal. Keep each applicable DPR, SCDES, construction, and local authorization current under its own deadline.
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| South Carolina — Masonry South Carolina General Contractor License — Masonry Classification (Commercial) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $135 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial general-contractor licenses renew by October 31 in even-numbered years. For the current 2026–2028 commercial cycle, LLR lists a $135 timely renewal fee and requires current financial documentation or a valid CLB bond before renewal. The residential specialty registration is separate: LLR lists a $100 renewal fee and a June 30 renewal in odd-numbered years.
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| South Carolina — Concrete Contractor South Carolina Concrete / Concrete Paving Contractor — SCLLR | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use the current SCLLR renewal requirements for the commercial classification held.
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| South Carolina — Carpentry South Carolina Residential Specialty Contractor — Carpenter | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No carpentry-registration CE requirement was substantiated.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the registration and any required bond.
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| South Carolina — Solar South Carolina Residential Specialty Contractor Registration — Solar | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed RBS Solar pages do not list a continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use LLR’s current RBS renewal instructions and schedule.
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| South Carolina — Low Voltage South Carolina Low-Voltage Cable Work: No Specific State License; Separate Alarm Licensing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide continuing-education rule is stated here for ordinary low-voltage cable work. Use LLR’s current renewal instructions for an alarm-business credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- LLR’s current fee page lists a $200 biennial renewal for the alarm-system main office, including one primary qualifying party, if renewed by the posted deadline. Late and reinstatement rules apply after that deadline.
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| South Carolina — Fire Sprinkler South Carolina Fire Sprinkler Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- LLR’s current renewal instructions require current NICET certificates for all qualifying parties and current liability-insurance evidence; this guide does not assert an unsourced Board CE-hour requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires biennially on July 31 of even-numbered years. For the 2026–2028 renewal, materials and fees due or postmarked by July 31 avoid the listed late fees. A license not renewed within the statutory period requires a new initial application.
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| South Carolina — Home Inspector Home Inspector License (South Carolina Residential Builders Commission) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No active-renewal continuing-education requirement for home inspectors could be confirmed on an official LLR source. Statute § 40-59-550 references demonstrating continuing competence only when reactivating an inactive license. A 24-hour/two-year CE figure cited by some third parties appears to belong to the Building Codes Council's special inspectors program, not to Residential Builders Commission home inspectors.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A late fee reported as approximately $90 applies after the deadline, with a reinstatement fee reported near $200 for later renewal. These amounts could not be re-verified by direct fetch and should be confirmed with LLR.
- Maintenance notes
- Statute § 40-59-550 specifies annual renewal before July 1; one source reports the official LLR renewals page reflects a biennial (even-year, June 30) cycle in current practice, a flagged statute-versus-practice conflict. If a license is inactive for more than three years, a new application and re-examination may be required. The exact renewal fee could not be re-verified live and is set to 0 here; it is reported as approximately $160.
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| South Carolina — Pool Contractor General Contractor License – Swimming Pools classification (SWP) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing-education requirement is identified for the CLB General Contractor license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on a reachable official source; verify with the LLR.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses may be renewed biennially (§40-11-250), by the expiration date on the license. The specific expiration date and current renewal fee could not be confirmed on a reachable official source. Statutory fee amounts were repealed in 2014 and are now board-set; verify on the LLR site before relying on any amount.
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| South Carolina — Handyman Minor Work Exemption (Residential Specialty Contractor $500 registration threshold, S.C. Code § 40-59-20(7)) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None identified for residential specialty registration or the exemption.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No renewal is required to keep performing exempt handyman work at or below $500 — the exemption is statutory and does not lapse. Optional Residential Specialty Contractor registration, if held, renews every two years on an odd-year cycle with the Commission; reported at roughly $100 (electrical/plumbing/HVAC specialty licenses roughly $220), with a reported late fee, though these figures could not be confirmed against the official LLR schedule by both reviewers. Reverify at llr.sc.gov or (803) 896-4696.
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| South Carolina — Pest Control Pesticide Business License (Category 7A) with a Designated Certified Applicator (Commercial Applicator, Category 7A) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified commercial applicators recertify on 5-year Continuing Certification Unit (CCU) blocks (the current commercial block runs Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2028). Category 7A requires 20 CCUs per block, of which at least 12 must be specific to Category 7A. Non-commercial applicators need 10 CCUs per block and private applicators 5 CCUs per block. Excess CCUs earned in the final year of a block may be carried over into the next block. Annual licenses are separate from this 5-year certification cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on the official pages reviewed; verify with DPR.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire December 31 annually and must be renewed each year ($150/year business license, $50/year commercial applicator, $50/year DCA). Certification is separately maintained via the 5-year CCU recertification cycle rather than annual CE.
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| South Dakota — General Contractor South Dakota Contractor's Excise Tax License (no state contractor license) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None — there is no state contractor license to renew.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The Contractor's Excise Tax License does not expire as long as the business stays in good standing and files returns. City registrations renew on local schedules.
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| South Dakota — Electrician South Dakota Electrical Contractor, Class B, and Journeyman Electrician | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Continuing education on the current NEC edition is required for renewal — typically 16 hours every two years as set by Commission rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- South Dakota electrician licenses renew annually.
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| South Dakota — Plumber South Dakota Plumber and Plumbing Contractor | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four hours of plumbing-trade CE in the previous calendar year, including two code hours, for covered active licenses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual expiry is December 31. Confirm the renewal fee set by current Commission rule.
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| South Dakota — HVAC South Dakota HVAC — No Standalone State Trade License | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide HVAC trade-license CE requirement exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Tax licensing and local permits follow their own requirements; verify current status with DOR and the local authority.
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| South Dakota — Roofing South Dakota Roofing Contractor Requirements (Excise Tax and Local Licensing) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing continuing-education requirement is identified. Sioux Falls requires one hour of continuing education in each of its local license cycles; other jurisdictions can differ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing credential to renew. Continue tax compliance and follow each local license’s current renewal deadline.
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| South Dakota — Painting South Dakota Painting Contractor — No State Trade License; Tax and Local Requirements | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting-license CE applies. EPA RRP firm certification is valid for five years; certified renovator training/recertification follows the current EPA or authorized-program rules. Local credentials may have separate cycles.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not use an annual statewide painting-license renewal claim. Follow the DOR account, the relevant local credential, and EPA RRP dates separately.
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| South Dakota — Landscaping South Dakota Landscaping Requirements — Tax Licensing and Conditional Pesticide Licensure | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $35 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DANR requires commercial pesticide categories to be recertified every two years through its current approved recertification process. There is no statewide landscape-contractor continuing-education requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The fee and two-year cycle above apply only to the commercial pesticide applicator license when it is needed. DOR tax licensing and local permits follow separate filing or renewal requirements.
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| South Dakota — Masonry South Dakota Contractor’s Excise Tax License (Masonry) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state masonry continuing-education requirement is listed for the contractor’s excise tax license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The tax license remains effective without further license-fee payment until cancelled or revoked; maintain required tax returns and payments.
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| South Dakota — Concrete Contractor South Dakota Concrete Contractor — Contractor’s Excise Tax License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Follow current DOR tax-license and filing requirements.
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| South Dakota — Carpentry South Dakota Contractor’s Excise Tax License (Carpentry) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state carpentry continuing-education requirement is listed for the contractor’s excise tax license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The tax license remains effective without further license-fee payment until cancelled or revoked; maintain required tax returns and payments.
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| South Dakota — Solar South Dakota Electrical Contractor License for Solar-PV Work | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Obtain 16 hours of Commission-approved continuing education by renewal or June 30, whichever is sooner. At least eight hours must cover the National Electrical Code; no more than eight hours may be pre-approved correspondence or interactive online courses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is due before June 30 of even-numbered years. Keep the undertaking and liability insurance in force and confirm whether the statutory $50 deposit is waived because the fund threshold has been met.
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| South Dakota — Low Voltage South Dakota Low-Voltage Requirements — Electrical Commission Scope Guide | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited exemption has no published standalone continuing-education cycle. Electrical-license continuing education applies only when the corresponding license is required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Check the renewal cycle for the actual Electrical Commission credential, if one is required for the scope.
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| South Dakota — Fire Sprinkler South Dakota Fire Sprinkler Contractor — State Tax License and Local AHJ Requirements | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide fire-sprinkler contractor CE cycle is published. Any CE or credential maintenance is set by the actual local authority, professional credential, employer, owner, or manufacturer program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not assign an annual statewide sprinkler-contractor renewal cycle. Verify DOR filing obligations and every local credential separately.
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| South Dakota — Home Inspector Home Inspector — two-tier: Registered Home Inspector and Licensed Home Inspector | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 24 hours of approved continuing education per biennial renewal cycle, to be completed by December 31 of the year the credential expires (ARSD 20:74:04).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A $20 per month late penalty applies; no renewal is accepted after June 30 of the following year (SDCL 36-21C-10).
- Maintenance notes
- Credentials expire December 31 of the year following issuance and are renewed biennially. Renewal applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. November 30 of the renewal year (SDREC renewal page; SDCL 36-21C-10).
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| South Dakota — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool & spa contractor license (a free Contractor's Excise Tax License from the Department of Revenue is the only statewide requirement) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None — no state continuing education requirement exists for pool or general contractors.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable — there is no state pool or general contractor license to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state pool or general contractor license to renew. The Contractor's Excise Tax License remains active as long as the business operates and files returns, and it carries no periodic renewal fee. Local licenses and registrations (for example, in Sioux Falls or Rapid City) have their own renewal cycles set by each municipality.
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| South Dakota — Handyman No state contractor or handyman license (Contractor's Excise Tax License is the only statewide requirement, SDCL ch. 10-46A) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level for handyman work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable — no state contractor or handyman license to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- No state contractor or handyman license exists, so there is no state renewal. The Contractor's Excise Tax License remains active with the Department of Revenue and requires ongoing excise-tax filings rather than periodic license renewal. Any local contractor license follows the issuing jurisdiction's renewal schedule.
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| South Dakota — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (with Category 8 — Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health Related pest control certification) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $35 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertification is required every two years. Certified commercial applicators recertify by attending DANR/SDSU-approved recertification training (in-person classes, annually-offered online courses, or approved out-of-state events) or by re-examination. A specific mandatory CE-hour count is not published on the reviewed pages — confirm the exact requirement with DANR.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- unconfirmed — no late fee is published on the reviewed DANR pages
- Maintenance notes
- The applicator license is valid two years and must be renewed by the last day of February in the year of expiration; the holder must maintain current certification to renew. Renewal and recertification-class registration/payment are handled online at apps.sd.gov/doa/ecat3. SDCL 38-21-17's catchline references an 'Annual fee,' but the agency's published 2-year cycle is treated as operative.
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| Tennessee — General Contractor Tennessee Contractor License — Building Classifications (TBLC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight hours of Board-approved residential continuing education is required for BC-A, BC-A/r, and BC-A,b(sm) licensees first licensed after January 1, 2009. Other classifications should follow their specific renewal terms.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $20 per month during the 12-month contractor renewal grace period. After 12 months, a new application is required.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew through CORE within 90 days before expiration and preferably at least 30 days before. Renewal documentation includes the applicable financial statement or balance sheet, liability insurance, workers’ compensation/exemption, and entity-status proof.
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| Tennessee — Electrician Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE) and Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general CE electrical continuing-education requirement is stated in the current TBLC contractor renewal guidance. Follow any classification-specific or local requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- CE contractor renewal has a 12-month grace period with a $20-per-month penalty; LLE renewal has a 3-month grace period with a $10-per-month penalty.
- Maintenance notes
- CE contractor renewal is $200; LLE renewal is $50. Submit the appropriate financial/balance-sheet, insurance, workers’ compensation/exemption, entity, and local documentation for the actual credential.
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| Tennessee — Plumber Tennessee CMC-A Plumbing Contractor (LLP Limited Licensed Plumber for projects under $25,000) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $20 per month during the 12-month contractor renewal grace period; after 12 months, submit a new contractor application.
- Maintenance notes
- TBLC says continuing education is not required for contractor licenses other than specified residential classifications. Renew through CORE within 90 days of expiration and submit the current financial, insurance, entity, and workers’ compensation/exemption documents.
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| Tennessee — HVAC Tennessee CMC-C HVAC, Refrigeration and Gas Piping Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $20 per month during the 12-month contractor renewal grace period; after 12 months, submit a new contractor application.
- Maintenance notes
- TBLC says continuing education is not required for contractor licenses other than specified residential classifications. Renew through CORE within 90 days of expiration and submit the current financial, insurance, entity, and workers’ compensation/exemption documents.
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| Tennessee — Roofing Tennessee BC-21 Roofing Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Board’s current contractor page does not list a general continuing-education requirement for contractor renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm the renewal deadline, financial statement, and insurance documentation in the Board’s current renewal process.
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| Tennessee — Painting Tennessee BC-11 Painting and Interior Decorating Contractor Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- BLC’s renewal page expressly requires eight hours of continued education for BC-A and BC-A/r. Confirm current CE requirements for a BC-11 license rather than carrying over the residential-classification rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew through CORE before expiration. BLC lists a 12-month contractor renewal grace period with a monthly late fee; renewals require current financial, insurance, workforce, and business-status documentation as applicable.
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| Tennessee — Landscaping Tennessee Landscaping Contractor Requirements — TBLC Threshold + TDA Pesticide Charter | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- TDA commercial pesticide certification follows a three-year certification cycle with CEU requirements; TBLC/local obligations depend on the actual credential.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no standalone CMC-D landscaping renewal. Use current TBLC, TDA, and local renewal instructions applicable to the business.
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| Tennessee — Masonry Tennessee Masonry Contractor License (BC-9 or Licensed Masonry Contractor) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No masonry-specific statewide CE requirement was identified for the contractor classification. Residential classifications can be subject to the separate residential CE rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses renew every two years. The Board charges $20 per month for late renewal, up to 12 months; local approvals have separate schedules.
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| Tennessee — Concrete Contractor Tennessee Concrete Contractor — Classification and Monetary-Limit Path | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use current Board renewal rules for the actual license held.
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| Tennessee — Carpentry Tennessee Carpentry Contractor License (State Threshold + Local Requirements) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Residential classifications (BC-A, BC-A/r, and BC-A,b(sm)) licensed after January 1, 2009 require eight hours of Board-approved residential CE. Confirm whether the license held is subject to this rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses renew every two years. The Board charges $20 per month for late renewal, up to 12 months; local approvals have separate schedules.
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| Tennessee — Solar Tennessee Contractor License — S-Solar Panel Installation / CE Electrical Work | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Board’s current contractor page does not list a general continuing-education requirement for contractor renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Confirm the renewal deadline, financial statement, and insurance documentation in the Board’s current renewal process.
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| Tennessee — Low Voltage Tennessee CE-D/CE-J contractor classification or Alarm Systems Contractor credential, as applicable | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed contractor materials do not state a fixed statewide continuing-education requirement for CE-D. Follow the credential-specific renewal notice; Alarm Board company, DQA, and employee renewals have separate schedules and fees.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor renewal is $200 for two years. Keep the assigned monetary limit, financial information, insurance, and business status current.
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| Tennessee — Fire Sprinkler Tennessee Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor registration and Responsible Managing Employee license | Not established in record Cycle not established | $200 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The reviewed SFMO sprinkler page lists renewal forms but does not state a fixed continuing-education hour requirement. Keep the RME's qualifying credential current and follow current SFMO/CMC-D renewal instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- SFMO lists a $200 firm renewal fee. The current SFMO page should be checked for the expiry date and renewal cycle; CMC-D renewal is separate.
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| Tennessee — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 32 hours of commissioner-approved continuing education per two-year cycle for active licenses; no CE is required for inactive licenses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Late renewal penalty of $25 per month or fraction thereof. Reinstatement is $300.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses are valid for two years from issuance and renew biennially. The rules require 32 hours of approved CE for active renewal. Inactive renewal is $50; converting active-to-inactive is $50 and inactive-to-active is $200. Active licensees must maintain the required insurance, notify the program of an insurance-policy change within 30 days, and retain contracts and reports for at least three years.
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| Tennessee — Pool Contractor Contractor License with the Swimming Pools (BC-26) building-category classification | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing education is required for the Swimming Pools (BC-26) category itself. However, contractors holding a Residential classification (BC-A or BC-A/r) first licensed after January 1, 2009 must show 8 hours of Board-approved Residential Continuing Education (RCE) as a condition of renewal under T.C.A. § 62-6-112(g).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $20 per month, up to 12 months, after expiration. Once a license is expired more than 12 months it cannot be renewed and requires a new application.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal requires a current financial statement supporting the monetary limit plus certificates of insurance for general liability and workers' compensation (or exemption). Renew online at core.tn.gov.
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| Tennessee — Handyman Minor Work Exemption ($25,000 statewide contractor threshold; Home Improvement Contractor license required in 9 adopting counties for $3,000-$24,999 residential work) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Exempt handyman work requires no license and therefore no renewal. Home Improvement and full contractor licenses renew on a 2-year cycle; the exact renewal fee is not confirmed from an official source.
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| Tennessee — Pest Control Tennessee Pest Control Charter | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial pesticide certification renews on a separate three-year cycle. Continuing-education requirements vary by category and certification date; certification can instead be renewed by retesting.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed on the sources consulted.
- Maintenance notes
- The charter and operator license renew every two years; the current charter cycle expires June 30, 2027. Commercial applicator certification runs on a separate three-year cycle. TDA's current application lists annual fees of $200 for a charter and $25 per operator license category, prorated by quarter.
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| Texas — General Contractor Texas General Contractor — No State License (Local Registration Only) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state general contractor license to renew. Local registration and specialty-trade license renewal schedules depend on the responsible jurisdiction or agency.
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| Texas — Electrician Texas Master Electrician License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $45 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Four hours of TDLR-approved continuing education during the license term addressing the NEC, Texas electrician law, Texas electrician rules, and NFPA 70E electrical safety.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Texas Master Electrician licenses are valid for one year from issuance and renew annually. Keep the course-completion certificate for one year after completion.
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| Texas — Plumber Texas Master Plumber License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six hours of TSBPE-approved continuing professional education before annual renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew annually. TSBPE lists a $37.50 late fee when expired less than 90 days and a $75 late fee when expired more than 90 days; an individual whose license has been expired more than two years must apply for reinstatement instead of renewal.
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| Texas — HVAC Technician Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License (Class A or Class B) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $115 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight hours of TDLR-approved continuing education each renewal cycle, including one hour of Texas state law and rules regulating licensees.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Texas ACR Contractor licenses renew annually on the anniversary of original issuance. Insurance must remain in force continuously; a lapse in coverage is a separate enforcement violation.
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| Texas — Roofing Texas Roofing Contractor — No State License (Local Requirements Apply) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing-license continuing-education requirement exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing license to renew. Review the current local registration and permit program.
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| Texas — Painting Texas — No State Painting License (Local Compliance + EPA RRP) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no statewide painter CE requirement. Follow the renewal or refresher rules for each local registration and EPA RRP credential actually held.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide painting-license renewal. Track only the credentials that apply to the business’s work.
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| Texas — Landscaping Texas Landscaping — No State Trade License (TCEQ Irrigation + TDA Pesticide Credentials) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $111 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- TCEQ Landscape Irrigators need 24 CE hours during each three-year cycle. TDA Commercial Applicators renew annually and need five CEUs each year; follow TDA’s current category and renewal instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- TCEQ Landscape Irrigator licenses renew every three years for $111. TDA Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenses renew annually for $200; local approvals and business registrations can follow different schedules.
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| Texas — Masonry Texas Masonry Contractor Requirements — Local Registration and Permits | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry-license continuing-education requirement is identified. Local registrations, permits, and any separate state credential have their own rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track the renewal, insurance, bond, and update rules of each local registration or permit account, if any.
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| Texas — Concrete Contractor Texas Concrete Contractor — Local Licensing Framework | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local renewal rules vary.
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| Texas — Carpentry Texas Carpentry Contractor Requirements — Local Registration and Permits | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry-license continuing-education rule is identified. Local or project requirements may differ.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track the renewal or update requirements for the particular local registration or permit account, if any.
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| Texas — Solar Texas — No State Solar License (TDLR Electrician + local permits) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Not applicable to a standalone solar license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no standalone Texas solar license to renew. Related electrician credentials and local registrations have their own renewal requirements.
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| Texas — Low Voltage Texas Low-Voltage Work: DPS Private Security, State Fire Marshal, and TDLR Requirements | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $412 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Alarm installers must complete DPS-approved 16-hour Alarm Level I training within the initial period and eight hours of later-cycle alarm-related continuing education, including one hour on NEC low voltage. Other individual DPS credentials have different requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DPS individual and company requirements vary by license. SFMO main-office ACR and individual fire-alarm licenses renew every two years under the current fee schedule; use the agency’s renewal notice and current rules for the selected credential.
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| Texas — Fire Sprinkler Texas Sprinkler Certificate of Registration — General (SFMO / TDI) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $1,800 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Follow the current SFMO renewal instructions for the selected registration and individual license. The current guide identifies a two-year renewal cycle and does not state that NICET continuing education alone satisfies SFMO renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Current SFMO fees list a two-year cycle: $1,800 to renew SCR-General and $350 to renew RME-General. Maintain a current certificate of liability insurance; SFMO will not approve a new application or renewal until insurance requirements are met.
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| Texas — Home Inspector Professional Real Estate Inspector (Texas also issues two lower tiers: Real Estate Inspector and Apprentice Inspector) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $64 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 32 hours per 2-year cycle, which must include the 8-hour Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review course; no more than 16 hours may be credited for any single subject.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For Professional Inspector, TREC lists a $94 total if renewed fewer than 90 days late and $124 total if more than 90 days late but fewer than six months. A $200 CE deferral can provide a 60-day extension when an active renewal lacks CE.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew through REALM after receiving TREC’s renewal notice. Active renewal requires current $100,000-per-occurrence financial responsibility; lower tiers also need sponsorship. Renewal is possible for up to six months after expiration; after six months, reapply initially, and after two years past expiration, reapply and pass the examination. Inactive renewal does not require CE or financial responsibility but does not authorize inspections.
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| Texas — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool/spa contractor license (Texas issues none; pool construction is governed by local building permits and, for public pools, DSHS design standards) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None. No state pool-contractor license exists, so the state imposes no continuing education for pool construction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None. There is no state pool-construction license, so there is no late-renewal fee.
- Maintenance notes
- No state pool-construction license exists, so there is no renewal. The sub-trade electrician and plumber licenses, and any public-pool operator certifications, have their own separate renewal cycles administered by their respective boards.
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| Texas — Handyman No Texas state handyman or general-contractor license | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide handyman CE requirement exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable.
- Maintenance notes
- Local registrations and trade credentials can have separate renewal cycles.
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| Texas — Pest Control Structural Pest Control Business License (Texas Pest Control License, TPCL) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $300 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified Applicators are exempt in the first calendar year of licensure, then complete two General Training CEUs and one CEU in each certified category each calendar year; at least one General Training unit must concern laws, safety, environmental protection, or IPM. Self-study/Internet CE may count every other year. Licensed Technicians complete eight hours of verifiable general-standards training each calendar year; up to two may be hands-on/on-the-job.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- 1.5x the renewal fee if 90 days or less overdue; 2x if 91 days to one year overdue. A license may be renewed up to one year after expiration, but paying the late fee does not authorize operating on a lapsed license.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal. A commercial business needs current ALS-1101 insurance and the renewal fee by its expiration date; it cannot operate while expired. The license remains renewable through the anniversary of its expiration one year later, but payment of a late penalty does not authorize operation until issuance.
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| Utah — General Contractor Utah General Contractor — B100 or R100 | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $128 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six approved CE hours are required each licensing period: three core hours, with the other three core or professional. A maximum of three hours may be completed online, and DOPL says three hours must be live.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contracting licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years. Active licenses must keep current liability insurance and financial responsibility.
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| Utah — Electrician Utah Master Electrician and Journeyman Electrician | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $84 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete 16 approved CE hours per licensing period. Twelve hours must be core: eight on the National Electrical Code and four on NFPA 70E. The remaining four hours may be core or professional.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Electrical licenses renew November 30 of even-numbered years. Confirm the current CE record and renewal instructions in DOPL’s online system.
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| Utah — Plumber Utah Master Plumber License and P200 Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $74 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 12 hours of continuing education each two-year license term, including at least eight hours of core education.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual plumbing licenses expire on November 30 of even-numbered years. Verify current late-renewal and reinstatement terms with DOPL.
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| Utah — HVAC Utah H100 HVAC Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $128 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six hours of continuing education for each contractor renewal cycle, with at least three hours taught live (a live webinar qualifies).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- H100 contractor licenses expire on November 30 of odd years. DOPL also requires updated business, insurance, workers’ compensation, and financial-responsibility information at renewal.
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| Utah — Roofing Utah S280 Roofing Contractor License — DOPL | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $129 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six hours of DOPL-approved CE per licensing period: three core hours and three core or professional hours; no more than three hours may be online.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years. The listed $129 includes the $128 renewal fee and $1 e-library surcharge; online processing fees may apply.
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| Utah — Painting Utah S270 Drywall, Paint, and Plastering Contractor Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $128 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Utah Code requires six hours of approved continuing education during each two-year contractor renewal cycle. DOPL says three of the six hours must be taught live, including a live webinar.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL says contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd years. Keep insurance, financial-responsibility, qualifier, and business records current and use the online renewal process.
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| Utah — Landscaping Utah S330 Landscape & Recreation Contractor — Conditional Pesticide Licensing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $128 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete six approved CE hours per licensing period: three core hours and three core or professional hours. DOPL says no more than three hours may be completed online. If an S330 licensee installs a backflow device, the rule requires at least two of the six hours to concern backflow installation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL contractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years. Pesticide licenses have separate UDAF renewal/testing-or-CE requirements and should not be treated as S330 renewal.
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| Utah — Masonry Utah S230 Masonry, Siding, Stucco, Glass & Rain Gutter Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $129 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six hours of approved continuing education are required during each two-year contractor renewal cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current DOPL fee schedule lists $128 renewal for a contractor primary classification plus the $1 electronic-library surcharge. Maintain financial responsibility and required insurance throughout licensure.
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| Utah — Concrete Contractor Utah S260 Asphalt & Concrete Contractor — Division of Professional Licensing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $129 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six hours of approved continuing education are required during each two-year contractor renewal cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current fee schedule lists $128 renewal plus the $1 electronic-library surcharge.
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| Utah — Carpentry Utah S220 Carpentry & Flooring Contractor License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $129 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Six hours of approved continuing education are required during each two-year contractor renewal cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current DOPL fee schedule lists $128 renewal for a contractor primary classification plus the $1 electronic-library surcharge. Maintain financial responsibility and required insurance throughout licensure.
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| Utah — Solar Utah S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor — Specialty Contractor Path | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $128 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete six approved CE hours each licensing period: three core hours and three core or professional hours. DOPL says no more than three hours may be completed online.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years. Renew with the current insurance and employment/financial disclosures; DOPL’s current renewal page lists a $128 fee.
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| Utah — Low Voltage Utah Low-Voltage Work — No Standalone DOPL Low-Voltage Contractor Class | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- There is no renewal for a standalone Utah low-voltage contractor license because the current DOPL classification list does not contain one. Complete renewal/CE obligations only under the applicable contractor, burglar-alarm, or State Fire Marshal program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not use the DOPL contractor November 30 schedule for all low-voltage work. Burglar-alarm companies, for example, expire March 31 of odd years under the current DOPL renewal page, and State Fire Marshal credentials have their own schedules.
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| Utah — Fire Sprinkler Utah S370 Fire Suppression Systems Contractor — Fire Sprinkler Scope | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $128 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete six approved CE hours each DOPL contractor licensing period: three core hours and three core or professional hours. DOPL says no more than three hours may be completed online.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL contractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years. Do not merge this cycle with separate State Fire Marshal certificates of registration or concern licenses, which use their own renewal rules.
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| Utah — Home Inspector Private Home Inspector license | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $64 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No fixed DOPL CE hour requirement. The licensee must maintain current national certification in each area for which inspection services are provided and update certification to the currently adopted codes when new codes are adopted.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed for this classification in the reviewed current sources; confirm with DOPL before filing late.
- Maintenance notes
- DOPL's current program materials describe a two-year renewal cycle. Its current renewal page states $64, while the fee schedule lists $63 and marks an e-library fee; confirm the current portal total and expiration date when renewing.
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| Utah — Pool Contractor S330 Landscape and Recreation Contractor (specialty classification; scope includes construction of swimming pools, prefabricated pools, and spas) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $129 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 6 hours per 2-year renewal period; at least 3 hours must be 'core' and the remaining 3 may be 'core' or 'professional'; a maximum of 3 hours may be completed online, through DOPL-approved providers.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $20 late renewal fee
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses renew on a fixed 2-year cycle expiring November 30 of odd-numbered years ($128 renewal + $1.00 e-library surcharge). Continuing education must be completed through DOPL-approved providers before renewal. A qualifier replacement/change fee is $50.
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| Utah — Handyman Handyman / Minor-Work Exemption (Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act), with a mandatory DOPL Affirmation of Exemption for work valued over $3,000 and under $7,000 | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None — no continuing education applies to the handyman exemption or affirmation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — verify any late or reaffirmation fee on the official DOPL fee schedule.
- Maintenance notes
- The affirmation is not a one-time-only filing. Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-305a requires reaffirmation on or before November 30 of each odd-numbered year, and the statute makes it subject to periodic reaffirmation. Required insurance must be maintained while performing over-$3,000-and-under-$7,000 work, and DOPL should be notified if coverage lapses. Any reaffirmation fee amount is unconfirmed.
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| Utah — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Business License (UDAF license type 4000) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $125 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial applicators may renew through CEUs or testing; UDAF's renewal instructions describe selecting one of those routes. The reviewed materials did not establish a CEU-hour total. Separately, paraquat-specific training must be renewed every three years for any certified applicator using a paraquat product.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A general $25 division late fee applies to overdue renewals.
- Maintenance notes
- The published schedule lists the $100 commercial applicator certification and license as triennial. The current business-license application says each business license is valid for up to three years; the current fee schedule lists $125 for the business license. Renew online through AIMS.
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| Vermont — General Contractor Vermont Residential Contractor Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No state continuing education requirement for Residential Contractor Registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the required insurance and follow the current OPR renewal process. The statute lists a $250 business-organization registration fee and the Secretary of State’s materials list a $75 individual registration fee.
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| Vermont — Electrician Vermont Master Electrician License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Master and Journeyman electricians need 15 hours of Board-approved National Electrical Code instruction during the preceding 36 months. A Type-S Journeyman needs eight Board-approved specialty hours, capped at 15 hours for multiple Type-S licenses.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A license may be renewed within one year after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus $25.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire on the last day of the month designated by the Board. Complete the State energy-goals education module required by 26 V.S.A. § 905 in addition to other applicable education requirements.
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| Vermont — Plumber Vermont Master and Journeyman Plumber License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Complete eight hours of Board-approved continuing education or training within the previous 24 months; at least two hours must include code review. A course may be used for only one renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Within 90 days of expiration, renew with the $15 reinstatement fee plus the renewal fee. After 90 days, apply for reinstatement and appear before the Board.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyman renewal is $90; Master renewal is $120. The license is valid for two years.
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| Vermont — HVAC Vermont HVAC Requirements (No General State HVAC License) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general HVAC license renews. OPR registration renews biennially. The DFS gas/oil certificates described in the current Fire and Building Safety Code use three-year certification periods and require eight related instruction hours, including at least two hours on CO-leak prevention and safety inspection, for the listed installation/service categories.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Individual OPR registration is $75 and business registration is $250 at initial application and biennial renewal. EPA and each DFS certificate are separate.
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| Vermont — Roofing Vermont Residential Roofing Contractor Registration — OPR | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Chapter 106 does not establish continuing education for mandatory residential-contractor registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The statute sets $75 biennial renewal for an individual and $250 for a business organization. Keep the statutory liability coverage in force.
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| Vermont — Painting Vermont Residential Contractor Registration + Lead-Safe RRPM Licensing When Applicable | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Chapter 106 does not establish continuing education for mandatory residential-contractor registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The statute sets $75 biennial renewal for an individual and $250 for a business organization. Keep the required liability coverage in force.
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| Vermont — Landscaping Vermont Landscaping Contractor Requirements — Local Rules, Pesticides, and Shoreland Work | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide landscaping continuing-education rule was identified. Under the current pesticide rule, commercial/noncommercial applicator certification expires December 31 of the year obtained and may be renewed annually for up to five years, after which recertification is required through training or re-examination.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide landscaping registration to renew. Track pesticide certification, local credentials, and DEC permit/registration obligations that actually apply.
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| Vermont — Masonry Vermont Residential Contractor Registration (Masonry Work) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide continuing-education requirement is stated for Residential Contractor Registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The statutory renewal fee is $75 for an individual or $250 for a business organization. Keep the statutory liability insurance in place.
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| Vermont — Concrete Contractor Vermont Residential Concrete Contractor Registration — No Separate Concrete License | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew biennially and maintain $1 million per-occurrence / $2 million aggregate liability coverage; written contracts are required over $10,000.
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| Vermont — Carpentry Vermont Residential Contractor Registration (Carpentry Work) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide continuing-education requirement is stated for Residential Contractor Registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The statutory renewal fee is $75 for an individual or $250 for a business organization. Keep the statutory liability insurance in place.
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| Vermont — Solar Vermont Solar Electrical and Heating License Guide | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- For the Master Electrician route, complete the required state energy-goals module at initial licensure and renewal; confirm any additional current Board requirements. Heating System Specialist licenses have their own two-year/8-hour continued-training framework.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Master Electrician licenses are three years at $150. Specialist licenses are valid for two years; do not use the Master renewal schedule for thermal-specialist work.
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| Vermont — Low Voltage Vermont Low-Voltage Electrical Work: Type-S, Journeyman, Master, and Fire-Alarm TQP Scope | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Type-S journeyman: eight approved specialty hours in the prior 36 months. General journeyman/master: 15 approved NEC hours in the prior 36 months. T1 fire-alarm certification has the current TQP renewal fee and applicable DFS requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- All electrical licenses are valid for three years and expire on the month designated by the Board; use the renewal notice for current fees.
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| Vermont — Fire Sprinkler Vermont Fire Sprinkler Trade Qualification Professional (T3 / I3-4) Certification | Not established in record Cycle not established | $50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- T3 requires 15 hours of related instruction for certificate renewal. I3/4 requires a current NICET certificate or Vermont fire-protection engineer license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current TQP form lists a $50 renewal fee for both T3 and I3/4. It does not state the former universal two-year cycle; follow the current DFS renewal notice.
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| Vermont — Home Inspector Property Inspector license | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $275 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No general continuing-education hour requirement. An OPR-wide energy-goals education module (not more than two hours, per 3 V.S.A. § 138) must be completed as a condition of initial licensure and each renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed in the sources retrieved; confirm any late or reinstatement fee with OPR before a deadline lapses.
- Maintenance notes
- Biennial renewal; licenses expire June 30 of odd years. Fees are set by the Legislature in the Vermont Statutes and confirmed on OPR's Initial Licensing/Renewal Fees & Dates chart (updated 7/1/2025), Property Inspectors code 143. OPR's 90-Day Initial Licensing Policy governs proration of initial licenses.
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| Vermont — Pool Contractor No state swimming pool/spa contractor license; general Residential Contractor Registration (OPR) applies to residential work over $10,000 | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Late fee amount for late registration renewal is not confirmed on official OPR pages; confirm the current amount with OPR before filing late.
- Maintenance notes
- Residential Contractor Registrations renew biennially and expire March 31 of odd-numbered years. Renewal requires re-uploading a current certificate of insurance ($1M/$2M). Renewal applications open about 6 weeks before expiration. Business-organization renewals are $250. This is the general residential registration, not a pool license.
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| Vermont — Handyman Residential Contractor Registration ($10,000 minor-work exemption) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for residential contractors.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Reinstatement penalty under 3 V.S.A. § 127(d): $100 if reinstated within 30 days of expiration; otherwise the renewal fee is increased by $40 per month, up to a $1,500 cap.
- Maintenance notes
- Applies only to OPR-registered contractors working above $10,000. Registrations renew on a fixed biennial (2-year) cycle at $75 (individual) or $250 (business). No continuing-education requirement. Sub-threshold handyman work has no registration and therefore no renewal.
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| Vermont — Pest Control Pesticide Company License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial and non-commercial applicators must earn 16 recertification credits per certification category during the 5-year certification cycle (or retake and pass the applicable exams if credits are insufficient). Private applicators must earn 8 credits. Continuing-education courses must be pre-approved by the Agency.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- The exact late-fee amount for lapsed renewals is not confirmed in the record; the statute specifies $25 second/third exam fees but not a distinct renewal late fee. Confirm any late charge with VAAFM.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire December 31 each year and must be renewed annually ($30/category, max $120/yr for the applicator; $75/yr for the Pesticide Company License). Certifications remain valid for 5 years provided the license is renewed within 1 year of expiration; a certification not renewed within 1 year of the license expiration date lapses and requires re-examination. Online renewal is not available for reciprocal applicators.
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| Virginia — General Contractor Virginia Class A, B, or C Contractor (RBC, CBC, or BLD) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $264.50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Board for Contractors renewal rules do not list a recurring continuing-education requirement for Class A, B, or C contractor firms.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses renew every two years. The current all-in Class C renewal is $264.50; Class B is $304.50 and Class A is $314.50, including the $30 Recovery Fund assessment and two years of the temporary technology fee.
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| Virginia — Electrician Virginia Master Electrician (and ELE Specialty Contractor) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $130 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Three hours of DPOR-approved continuing education each three-year renewal cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Virginia Master Electrician credentials renew every three years.
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| Virginia — Plumber Virginia Master Plumber Tradesman License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $160 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Three hours of Board-approved continuing education related to applicable building-code changes for the plumbing designation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires three years from the last day of its issue month. The renewal fee is nonrefundable; a renewal must be received within 30 days of expiration or reinstatement is required.
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| Virginia — HVAC Virginia Master HVAC Tradesman License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $160 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Three hours of Board-approved continuing education related to applicable building-code changes for the HVAC designation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires three years from the last day of its issue month. The renewal fee is nonrefundable; a renewal must be received within 30 days of expiration or reinstatement is required.
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| Virginia — Roofing Virginia Roofing (ROC) Contractor Specialty | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DPOR’s contractor page does not state a universal contractor continuing-education requirement; confirm any specialty or disciplinary education requirement with the Board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires two years after its issue month. Renewal fees vary by class: the regulation lists Class C $220, Class B $260, and Class A $270, each plus the $30 Recovery Fund assessment, before any applicable technology fee.
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| Virginia — Painting Virginia Class A/B/C Contractor License — Painting and Wallcovering Specialty (PTC) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current contractor renewal rule requires continued Class A/B/C qualifications and the renewal form and fee; it does not list a routine continuing-education hour requirement for PTC contractor-firm renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire two years from the last day of the month issued. They are not valid during the 30-day period for submitting a renewal; after that period, reinstatement rules apply.
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| Virginia — Landscaping Virginia Class A, B, or C Contractor — Landscape Service (LSC) Specialty | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited standard contractor rules do not impose LSC-specific continuing education. VDACS commercial-applicator certification requires category-specific recertification every two years; pesticide business licenses renew annually and expire March 31.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DPOR base contractor renewal fees are Class C $220, Class B $260, and Class A $270, plus the $30 Recovery Fund assessment. Keep pesticide-business insurance and certified-applicator staffing current where pesticide services are offered.
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| Virginia — Masonry Virginia BRK Masonry Specialty Contractor — DPOR Board for Contractors | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current contractor renewal rule requires continued Class A/B/C qualifications and the renewal form and fee; it does not list a routine continuing-education hour requirement for BRK contractor-firm renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire two years from the last day of the month issued. They are not valid during the 30-day period for submitting a renewal; after that period, reinstatement rules apply.
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| Virginia — Concrete Contractor Virginia CEM Concrete Contracting — DPOR Board for Contractors | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use current DPOR renewal requirements for the contractor class and CEM classification held.
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| Virginia — Carpentry Virginia Class A, B, or C Contractor — Finish Carpentry (FIN) or Framing (FRM) Specialty | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited standard contractor renewal rules do not impose a FIN/FRM continuing-education requirement. Keep each qualified individual, class, specialty, and financial qualification current; confirm any project-specific or local training requirement separately.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Base renewal fees are Class C $220, Class B $260, and Class A $270, plus the $30 Recovery Fund assessment required with each contractor-license renewal. Renew within 30 days after expiration; the license is not active during that period.
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| Virginia — Solar Virginia Alternative Energy Systems (AES) Contractor Specialty | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DPOR’s contractor page does not state a universal contractor continuing-education requirement; confirm any specialty or disciplinary education requirement with the Board.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor licenses expire two years after the issue month. Renewal fees vary by class; the regulation lists Class C $220, Class B $260, and Class A $270, each plus the $30 Recovery Fund assessment, before any applicable technology fee.
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| Virginia — Low Voltage Virginia Electronic/Communication and Fire Alarm Contractor Specialty | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current contractor renewal and education requirements with DPOR for the contractor class and specialty.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not use the removed standalone low-voltage tradesman renewal claims; contractor renewal is governed by the current Board for Contractors requirements.
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| Virginia — Fire Sprinkler Virginia SPR Fire Sprinkler Contractor Specialty | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current contractor renewal and education requirements with DPOR for the contractor class and SPR specialty.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Do not use the removed standalone FSP fee, CE, or generic renewal claims; contractor renewal is governed by the current Board for Contractors requirements.
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| Virginia — Home Inspector Home Inspector License (with optional New Residential Structure (NRS) specialty designation) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $45 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 16 contact hours of continuing professional education (CPE) per two-year cycle. For NRS holders, submit proof of a Board-approved four-contact-hour NRS CPE course; that course may count toward the 16 hours. An initial NRS module completed no more than one year before license expiration substitutes for proof of the NRS CPE course at that renewal, but the other CPE requirements still apply.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Reinstatement is $125 (standard) or $170 (with NRS specialty) under 18VAC15-40-50.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued (18VAC15-40-60). Renewal with the NRS specialty is $90.
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| Virginia — Pool Contractor Swimming Pool Construction Contracting (POL) specialty on a Class A, B, or C Contractor license | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $220 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing-education hours are required to renew a standard Class A/B/C contractor license or the Swimming Pool specialty.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Reinstatement fees apply after expiration: Class C $460; Class B and Class A $550 (each includes the renewal fee). Reinstatement is barred more than 2 years past expiration.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses expire on a 2-year cycle. Renewal fees are Class A $270, Class B $260, Class C $220, each plus a $30 Recovery Fund assessment. Renew before the expiration date to avoid reinstatement fees.
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| Virginia — Handyman Minor-Work Exemption (Virginia DPOR $1,000 contractor-license threshold, Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100 / § 54.1-1103) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for exempt handyman work. Class A/B/C contractors have Board-specified continuing-education requirements at renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No renewal applies to exempt sub-$1,000 work because no license is issued. For reference, Virginia contractor and tradesman licenses, if obtained, renew on a two-year cycle, with continuing education for certain classifications.
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| Virginia — Pest Control Virginia Pesticide Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Certified commercial applicators must complete an approved category-specific recertification course every two years (biennially), before the certificate expires, for each category held. A 60-day grace period follows expiration to obtain recertification credit; after that the applicator must retake the examination (2VAC5-685-130; reexamination per 2VAC5-685-140). Specific credit-hour totals are set per approved course and are not stated as a single number on the consulted pages.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- For late renewal of the pesticide business license, Va. Code § 3.2-3925 imposes a late fee of 20 percent of the licensing fee.
- Maintenance notes
- The $75 annual fee and cycle apply to the business license, which expires March 31 each year, per location. The individual commercial applicator certificate runs on a two-year (biennial) cycle and carries no separate renewal fee, but biennial recertification training is still required. Recertification is by approved course attendance rather than exam unless the 60-day grace period lapses.
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| Washington — General Contractor Washington Registered General Contractor | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- L&I’s renewal instructions require current bond/assigned savings, liability insurance, UBI, and the renewal fee; they do not list continuing education as a general-contractor registration renewal condition.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Washington contractor registrations renew every two years.
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| Washington — Electrician Washington (01) General Journey Level Electrician Certificate of Competency | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $106 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Eight hours of approved continuing education for each year of the prior certificate period (normally 24 hours for a three-year renewal), including at least 8 code-update hours and 4 hours on Chapter 19.28 RCW and/or related WAC.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- A journey-level certificate renewal is $106.40 by mail/in person or $92.60 online under the current fee rule. Renewal after the first 90 days of expiration requires reexamination.
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| Washington — Plumber Washington Journey Level Plumber (PL01) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $243 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 24 approved hours for each three-year PL01 renewal: at least 12 Uniform Plumbing Code hours, at least 4 industry-related electrical hours, and 8 additional approved hours in code, electrical, or industry-related plumbing.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current PL01 renewal fee is $242.70. A late renewal is a double fee; after 90 calendar days without renewal fee and/or CE, L&I requires retesting to reinstate.
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| Washington — HVAC Washington Specialty Contractor — Heating and Air Conditioning | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- L&I’s contractor-registration renewal instructions require current bond/assigned savings, liability insurance, UBI, and fee; they do not list HVAC continuing education as a specialty-registration renewal condition. Any separate electrical certificate has its own renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Washington contractor registration renews every two years. Keep the required bond/assigned savings and insurance current throughout the registration period.
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| Washington — Roofing Washington Specialty Contractor Registration — Roofing | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- L&I does not list a roofing continuing-education requirement for contractor registration. This does not eliminate education or renewal requirements that could apply to separate regulated work or credentials.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal is $150.20 and depends on current bond/assigned-account and liability-insurance information. A canceled or expired bond or insurance filing can suspend the registration.
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| Washington — Painting Washington Specialty Contractor Registration (Painting) — L&I | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- L&I contractor registration has no stated continuing-education requirement. Commerce RRP certification and training have separate current requirements for covered lead-paint work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration is valid for two years unless suspended or revoked. Bond or insurance impairment automatically suspends it until the required replacement or reinstatement notice is filed and approved.
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| Washington — Landscaping Washington Specialty Contractor Registration — Landscaping | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- L&I does not list a landscaping continuing-education requirement for contractor registration. WSDA pesticide licenses have a five-year recertification cycle; category and recertification requirements are separate from the L&I registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintain the L&I bond/assigned account and liability-insurance filing. The $150.20 L&I registration fee does not include WSDA annual licensing or local approvals.
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| Washington — Masonry Washington Specialty Masonry Contractor Registration — L&I | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No L&I continuing-education requirement is listed for masonry contractor registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration is valid for two years unless suspended or revoked. Bond or insurance impairment automatically suspends it until the required replacement or reinstatement notice is filed and approved.
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| Washington — Concrete Contractor Washington Concrete Specialty Contractor Registration | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use current L&I contractor-registration renewal requirements.
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| Washington — Carpentry Washington General or Specialty Contractor Registration — Carpentry | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- L&I does not list a carpentry continuing-education requirement for contractor registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The L&I registration renewal fee is $150.20. Keep bond and insurance filings active; follow L&I’s current renewal instructions and any local renewal requirements.
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| Washington — Solar Washington Solar Contractor Requirements (Electrical Contractor License, Construction Registration, and Local Permits) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $306 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The electrical contractor license itself has a two-year term. The assigned administrator or master certificate has a separate three-year renewal cycle and requires 24 L&I-approved hours, including at least eight code-update hours and four RCW/WAC-review hours.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Keep the bond, assigned administrator/master, and any required account information active. L&I can suspend the electrical contractor license if minimum requirements are not maintained. The displayed renewal fee is the current fully online amount; mail/in-person renewal is $353.90.
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| Washington — Low Voltage Washington limited-energy and telecommunications electrical specialties — L&I | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current specialty-specific worker, administrator, and contractor renewal requirements with L&I.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- This guide removes unsupported blanket three-year renewal and CE-hour claims.
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| Washington — Fire Sprinkler Washington Fire Protection Sprinkler System Contractor License — State Fire Marshal | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm current WAC and State Fire Marshal renewal requirements; this guide removes unsupported fixed CE-hour claims.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renew contractor license and certificate annually before January 1; a 60-day delinquency can lead to suspension.
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| Washington — Home Inspector Home Inspector License | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $415 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 24 clock hours of board-approved continuing education every 2-year cycle (WAC 308-408A-110); the education must be Program/board-approved to count toward renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $485 late renewal (includes penalty); a $150 penalty applies before reinstatement.
- Maintenance notes
- Licenses are issued for a 2-year term and expire on the licensee's second birthday following issuance (RCW 18.280).
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| Washington — Pool Contractor Construction Contractor Registration — Specialty: "Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs" (WAC 296-200A-016(54)) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required for construction contractor registration.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A $70.90 reinstatement fee applies to a lapsed or expired registration per the L&I "Register as a Contractor" page. This is a reinstatement fee rather than a strict late-renewal surcharge; applicants should confirm its applicability to their situation.
- Maintenance notes
- Registrations are valid for two years and renew for the same $150.20 fee. The surety bond and general liability insurance must be kept continuously in force; a lapse in bond or insurance suspends the registration.
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| Washington — Handyman Minor Work Exemption (RCW 18.27.090(9) $500 rule) / Washington L&I Contractor Registration | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | $150.20 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Registration lapses if the bond or insurance lapses; re-registration is then required.
- Maintenance notes
- Contractor registration is valid for 2 years (RCW 18.27.060) and renewed for $150.20; the bond and insurance must remain continuously in force. The sub-$500 minor-work exemption itself requires no registration and therefore no renewal.
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| Washington — Pest Control Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (with Pest Control Operator - Structural and/or General category endorsement) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $250 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Commercial applicators and operators renew annually and must recertify every five years. WSDA allows recertification through approved continuing-education credits, by passing all required exams, or, for qualifying reciprocal licensees, by resubmitting proof of the other state's license. The credit total depends on license type and categories; check WSDA's current credit guidance.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- A delinquency penalty applies to late renewals - per RCW 17.21.140 for chapter 17.21 licenses, and a penalty equal to the license fee for non-dealer chapter 15.58 licenses (WAC 16-228-1530).
- Maintenance notes
- Commercial applicator and operator licenses renew annually; WSDA also imposes a five-year recertification cycle. Renew before the existing license expires and keep financial coverage current to avoid suspension or penalties.
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| West Virginia — General Contractor West Virginia Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The statute authorizes the Board to set continued-competency requirements; verify the current renewal instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Annual renewal fees are set by Board rule and capped by statute. Renew before the date shown on the license.
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| West Virginia — Electrician West Virginia Master Electrician License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 103 CSR 5 does not state a general electrician continuing-education requirement for renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Within the license year after expiration, pay the $50 license fee plus a $50 penalty. A previously licensed electrician may renew without retesting within five years of the last renewal if the license was not revoked and the applicant pays double the current fee.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires June 30. The rule permits renewal for up to three years at $50 per year.
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| West Virginia — Plumber West Virginia Master Plumber (and Journeyman Plumber) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No current plumber CE-hour requirement is published on WVDOL’s certification and FAQ pages; follow the renewal notice and current Division instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $25.
- Maintenance notes
- Master and Journeyman renewal is $75. Check the certification card for the expiration date.
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| West Virginia — HVAC West Virginia HVAC Technician License (Residential and Commercial) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $75 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No current HVAC CE-hour requirement is published in WVDOL’s certification FAQ; follow the renewal notice and current Division instructions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $25 when expired more than 15 days.
- Maintenance notes
- Full Technician renewal is $75. Check the certification card for the expiration date.
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| West Virginia — Roofing West Virginia Contractor License for Roofing Work | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Act lets the Board set continuing-competency requirements by rule; do not state a universal roofing CE-hour requirement without the current classification rule.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires one year after issue. A license that has lapsed 90 days or more may not be renewed under §30-42-13.
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| West Virginia — Painting West Virginia Painting Contractor — No State Trade License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting-license continuing education or renewal applies. EPA RRP and local authorizations have their own renewal or refresher rules.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Review local business authorizations, insurance, and EPA RRP status on their own schedules; these are not Contractor Licensing Board painting renewals.
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| West Virginia — Landscaping West Virginia Landscaping Business and Contractor Requirements | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current CLB rule does not state ordinary CE for this contractor license. Commercial applicators need 20 WVDA continuing-certification units in every category over three years; the pesticide individual and business licenses renew annually.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The CLB annual fee is currently $90. WVDA commercial-applicator renewal is in the November 1–April 1 period; under the Pesticide Control Act, an unrenewed credential after April 1 requires a new examination.
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| West Virginia — Masonry West Virginia Masonry Contractor License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited active Board rule does not state a continuing-education requirement for ordinary Masonry renewal. It requires timely renewal, payment, and verification of the statutory business-compliance requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $25 when the renewal application is received or postmarked more than 15 calendar days after expiration.
- Maintenance notes
- A Contractor Licensing Board license expires one year after issuance. Retain a valid license copy at every construction site and include the license number in contracting advertisements and fully executed contracts.
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| West Virginia — Concrete Contractor West Virginia Concrete Contractor Classification | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use current Contractor Licensing Board renewal requirements for the classification held.
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| West Virginia — Carpentry West Virginia Carpentry Contractor License — Classification Guide | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $90 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current Act and 28 CSR 2 rule do not state a universal continuing-education requirement for these contractor classifications. Verify any Board, local, or project-specific condition at renewal.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The license expires one year from issue. A renewal filed more than 15 calendar days after expiration carries a $25 penalty under the current Board rule.
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| West Virginia — Solar West Virginia Electrical Contractor and Contractor License Requirements for Solar PV | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The electrician-licensing statute/rule reviewed does not state a universal annual solar-PV CE-hour requirement. Follow the current State Fire Marshal license-class renewal instructions and any Board classification requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The current electrical rule describes a $50 annual license fee and a $50 penalty for renewal within the annual grace period. Board contractor licenses expire one year after issue and have their own renewal deadline.
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| West Virginia — Low Voltage West Virginia Specialty Low-Voltage Electrician License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The current electrician rule establishes annual or up-to-three-year renewal and a $50-per-year renewal fee; it does not state a continuing-education requirement for this specialty in the cited provisions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- An expired electrician may be renewed within the licensure year by paying the $50 license fee plus a $50 penalty. A Contractor Licensing Board license, if held, has a separate one-year term.
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| West Virginia — Fire Sprinkler West Virginia Fire Protection Worker License — Sprinkler Fitter / Layout Technician | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $100 | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The cited fire-protection-worker rule does not state a continuing-education requirement for the sprinkler-fitter or layout-technician credentials. Maintain the current competency evidence required for the credential, including NICET status for layout work.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- State Fire Marshal fire-protection licenses expire on the last day of the anniversary month. A timely renewal application and fee may renew for a period not exceeding three years; an expired license requires a new application.
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| West Virginia — Home Inspector West Virginia Home Inspector Certification | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 16 continuing education units annually (1 unit = 1.0 hour for every 50 minutes of instruction), relating directly to health, life safety, and home inspection (one record adds construction and maintenance of residential properties), with course approval by the State Fire Marshal (§ 103-7-6.4).
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- One record citing § 103-7-7 reports a late renewal fee of $50 per year late and a duplicate-certificate fee of $10; these amounts were not confirmed on an official source and should be verified before filing.
- Maintenance notes
- Certifications expire on the last day of the anniversary month, 12 months from the date of issuance (§ 103-7-6.1). The inspector must submit the renewal application and authorized renewal fee before expiration. If expired 3 years or less, a renewal application plus proof of all required CE may be submitted; if expired more than 3 years, a new application meeting § 103-7-4 (with testing completed within the last 3 years) is required. No home inspection work may be performed while a certification is expired. The numeric renewal fee is unconfirmed; one record cites $100 annual renewal at § 103-7-7, but the majority left the amount unverified.
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| West Virginia — Pool Contractor West Virginia Contractor License — General Engineering Contractor classification (statutory scope expressly lists 'swimming pools', defined as a public swimming pool per BOCA National Building Code 1990, art. 6, §623.2.A) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — the late-renewal fee amount could not be confirmed on an official page.
- Maintenance notes
- A license expires one year from its issue date (W. Va. Code §30-42-8). Online renewal is available through the Board, which reverifies continued compliance (wage bond status, workers' comp, etc.) at renewal. The renewal fee is reported at roughly $90 by secondary sources (board-set; statutory cap $150) but is not confirmed on an official Board fee page, so it is set to 0 pending direct confirmation.
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| West Virginia — Handyman Minor Work Exemption under the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act (below $5,000 residential / $25,000 commercial threshold, W. Va. Code §30-42-3) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing-education requirement applies to exempt handyman work, and none is specified in the licensing statute for the contractor license.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state renewal applies to exempt below-threshold handyman work because no license is issued. The state contractor license (required at or above the threshold) expires one year from issuance and renews annually with payment of the annual fee (statutory maximum $150; $20 electrical) and continued compliance with workers' comp and unemployment obligations.
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| West Virginia — Pest Control Licensed Pesticide Application Business (LPAB) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertification requires 20 CCUs (Continuing Certification Units) in every category every three years (WVDA Commercial Applicator and Continuing Education Credits pages). West Virginia uses CCUs rather than CEUs.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not published on WVDA licensing pages; confirm any late fee with the agency.
- Maintenance notes
- Both the LPAB business license ($60/year) and the Commercial Applicator certification ($20/year) renew annually through the WVPlants online system, with the renewal period running November 1 – April 1.
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| Wisconsin — General Contractor Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The Dwelling Contractor Qualifier requires 12 hours of DSPS-approved continuing education before its two-year renewal; at least four hours cover construction laws and codes and contracts, liability, and risk management.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DSPS lists annual renewal for the Dwelling Contractor and biennial renewal for the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. Confirm current fees in LicensE.
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| Wisconsin — Electrician Wisconsin Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor | Every 4 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Twenty-four hours of DSPS-approved continuing education are required for Master Electrician renewal. Confirm the current approved-course and reporting requirements in DSPS LicensE guidance.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DSPS lists Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor renewals every four years on June 30. The posted Master Electrician renewal fee is $200.
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| Wisconsin — Plumber Wisconsin Master Plumber | Every 4 years Fixed cycle recorded | $500 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- At least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education before expiration. A Master Plumber may apply to DSPS for an individual waiver based on prolonged illness, disability, or similar circumstances.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DSPS lists Master Plumber renewal on March 31 of the applicable fourth year with a $500 fee.
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| Wisconsin — HVAC Wisconsin HVAC Contractor Registration and HVAC Qualifier Certification | Every 4 years Fixed cycle recorded | $60 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The DSPS table lists the HVAC Qualifier certification as a four-year, date-of-issuance renewal with a $60 fee. The separate HVAC Contractor registration renews on its own four-year date-of-issuance cycle for $160. EPA Section 608 is a separate federal credential that does not expire.
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| Wisconsin — Roofing Wisconsin Residential Roofing — Dwelling Contractor and Qualifier Credentials | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- The business Dwelling Contractor credential renews annually. The DCQ renews every two years and requires at least 12 hours of DSPS-approved continuing education, including at least four hours in required laws/codes/contracts, liability, or risk-management content.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DSPS’s published schedule lists $25 annual Dwelling Contractor renewal and $30 biennial DCQ renewal. Keep both credentials current where the permit-holder rule applies.
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| Wisconsin — Painting Wisconsin Painting Contractor Requirements — Dwelling-Permit and Lead-Safe Work Guide | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A Dwelling Contractor Qualifier must complete 12 hours of DSPS-approved continuing education every two years, including at least four hours in laws/codes and contracts, liability, and risk management. This is not a general painting CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use LicensE for current DSPS renewal fees. DHS lead certification has its own renewal and refresher-training schedule; follow DHS’s current lead-safe materials.
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| Wisconsin — Landscaping Wisconsin Landscaping Requirements — Local Permits, Pesticide and Land-Disturbance Rules | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $45 | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DATCP category certification is on a five-year cycle. ICAL and PBL are annual credentials; use DATCP’s current materials for the applicable category’s renewal route and required training or examination.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- DATCP states that ICAL and PBL run January 1 through December 31. The $45 amount is the current 2026 ICAL charge; check the annual fee/surcharge table and PBL fee before renewal.
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| Wisconsin — Masonry Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification (Masonry Scope) | Every 4 years Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A Dwelling Contractor Qualifier must complete at least 12 hours of DSPS-approved continuing education before renewal; the business certification and Qualifier have separate cycles.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use DSPS LicensE for the current renewal date and fee for each credential. Retain evidence of the Qualifier’s continuing education.
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| Wisconsin — Concrete Contractor Wisconsin Concrete Contractor — Dwelling Contractor / Local Framework | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use current DSPS Dwelling Contractor and Qualifier renewal and continuing-education requirements.
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| Wisconsin — Carpentry Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification (carpentry under dwelling contractor) | Every 4 years Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A Dwelling Contractor Qualifier must complete at least 12 hours of DSPS-approved continuing education before renewal; the business certification and Qualifier have separate cycles.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Use DSPS LicensE for the current renewal date and fee for each credential. Retain evidence of the Qualifier’s continuing education.
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| Wisconsin — Solar Wisconsin Solar PV — Electrical Contractor and Electrician Credentials | Every 4 years Fixed cycle recorded | $200 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- A licensed Master Electrician needs at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education before renewal. The DSPS Electrical Contractor renewal schedule lists the same four-year cycle and $200 fee; confirm any current CE or role-specific requirement in LicensE.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- The published schedule lists a June 30 renewal date for both Electrical Contractor and Master Electrician credentials.
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| Wisconsin — Low Voltage Wisconsin Low-Voltage Work — DSPS and Local Requirements | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No standalone statewide low-voltage continuing-education requirement was identified.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal depends on the actual DSPS, local, or security-business credential.
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| Wisconsin — Fire Sprinkler Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Confirm credential-specific renewal and education requirements in DSPS LicensE; no generic four-year/eight-hour rule was substantiated by the current materials reviewed.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Renewal timing and fees are credential-specific and calculated through LicensE.
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| Wisconsin — Home Inspector Home Inspector Registration (registered home inspector) | Every 2 years Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- 40 hours of continuing education per biennial registration period. CE must contribute directly to professional competency and significantly relate to the practice of home inspection (Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 131, subch. V); course/provider pre-approval is not required. The CE requirement does not apply between initial registration and the conclusion of the second renewal period.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Registration renews biennially, expiring December 14 of even-numbered years (Wis. Stat. § 440.08; SPS 131). The renewal fee is set by Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2)(a)38g.; the exact dollar amount was not confirmed on a directly opened official source, so confirm the current amount with DSPS before filing.
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| Wisconsin — Pool Contractor No Wisconsin state license to build swimming pools or spas (pool-construction contractors are not licensed by the state) | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for pool construction, because no state pool license exists. For context, the separate DSPS Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential requires 12 hours of continuing education every two years, but it licenses dwelling construction, not pool building.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state pool-construction credential exists to renew. Any recurring obligations relate to separate trade licenses or, for public pools, ongoing operational requirements - not to a pool-contractor license.
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| Wisconsin — Handyman No state handyman license — permit-linked Dwelling Contractor / Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential (Wis. Stat. § 101.654) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None for handyman work — no state credential means no renewal. For reference, the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier requires 12 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; since Nov. 1, 2022 (2021 Wis. Act 237), 4 of those hours must cover construction laws/codes and contracts/liability/risk management.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Handyman work carries no state credential and therefore no renewal obligation. The permit-linked Dwelling Contractor credentials run on different cycles: the individual Dwelling Contractor Qualifier renews biennially ($30 renewal, $25 late-renewal fee per DSPS credentialing information), while the business-level Dwelling Contractor certificate of financial responsibility is issued annually (valid one year).
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| Wisconsin — Pest Control Commercial Application Business License | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No continuing-education credit-hour system for commercial applicators. Certification is valid 5 years (s. 94.705, confirmed verbatim) and is renewed by passing a written examination approved by the department - recertification by examination, not CE hours. The Individual Commercial Applicator License and the business license renew annually (all expire December 31) with no CE requirement.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not confirmed.
- Maintenance notes
- A for-hire operator must maintain three things on two different clocks: the 5-year exam-based certification, and the annual individual applicator license and business license (each expiring December 31). Annual renewal is at the same fee as initial issuance - approximately $90/location (business) and $50 (individual). Recertification exams are free at DATCP or $45 per exam at Pearson VUE.
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| Wyoming — General Contractor Wyoming General Contractor — Local Licensing and Permits | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide general-contractor continuing-education requirement exists.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide contractor license to renew. Follow the actual local license, registration, and business-renewal requirements.
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| Wyoming — Electrician Wyoming Journeyman and Master Electrician Licenses | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Master and journeyman licensees need at least 16 hours of approved update education between issue and expiration; at least eight hours must specifically cover the National Electrical Code.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 if renewed within the 45-day grace period after expiration.
- Maintenance notes
- Journeyman licenses renew January 1 of every third year for $50; master licenses renew July 1 of every third year for $100. After the 45-day grace period, the applicant must meet reinstatement requirements, including the appropriate examination.
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| Wyoming — Plumber Wyoming Plumbing Requirements (Local Credentials and Permits) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide plumbing continuing-education requirement was identified; local rules control.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Check the renewal date and fee for each local credential you hold.
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| Wyoming — HVAC Wyoming HVAC Contractor — Local Mechanical License; State Electrical Scope | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide HVAC contractor CE or renewal cycle is published. Local licenses have their own schedules. EPA Section 608 technician certification does not expire; Wyoming LM-H technician licenses are separate state electrical licenses with their own current three-year cycle and renewal requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Track the local HVAC license, any recognition/financial-assurance renewal, State Fire Marshal electrical credential, and EPA records separately.
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| Wyoming — Roofing Wyoming Roofing Contractor Requirements (Local Licensing and Permits) | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide roofing continuing-education requirement is identified. A local contractor credential can set its own renewal or education conditions.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no statewide roofing credential to renew. Use each municipality’s current deadline, fee, and documentation rules.
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| Wyoming — Painting Wyoming Painting Contractor — Local Licensing and Permit Guide | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide painting continuing-education rule was identified. Verify local renewal requirements and EPA RRP certification timing when applicable.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Wyoming does not publish a single statewide painting-license renewal cycle or fee. Follow local notices and EPA requirements where the federal RRP Rule applies.
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| Wyoming — Landscaping Wyoming Landscaping Contractor — Local Requirements and Pesticide Licensing Guide | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- WDA’s online renewal system requires applicants to meet the requirements for their current license and categories. Confirm current renewal and continuing-education requirements with WDA.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- WDA says commercial licenses expire January 31 after the balance of the issue year plus 24 months. Local business, contractor, and permit renewals are set by the issuing jurisdiction.
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| Wyoming — Masonry Wyoming Masonry Contractor — Local Licensing and Permit Guide | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide masonry continuing-education rule was identified. Verify any local renewal or education requirement with the issuing jurisdiction.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Wyoming does not publish a single statewide masonry-license renewal cycle or fee. Follow the local authority’s current notice and fee schedule.
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| Wyoming — Concrete Contractor Wyoming Concrete Contractor — Local Licensing Framework | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not established in record | Confirm current requirement | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No separate continuing-education statement was established in this record. Confirm the current requirement with the authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Local renewal rules vary.
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Checked 2026-09-08 |
| Wyoming — Carpentry Wyoming Carpentry Contractor — Local Licensing and Permit Guide | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide carpentry continuing-education rule was identified. Confirm renewal and education obligations with the issuing local authority.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no single statewide carpentry-license renewal cycle or fee in the sources reviewed. Follow the issuing jurisdiction’s current renewal notice and fee schedule.
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| Wyoming — Solar Wyoming Electrical Contractor License for Solar-PV Installation | Annual Fixed cycle recorded | $400 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DFPES states continuing education for individual Master Electrician renewal (16 hours in the three-year cycle, including code instruction). It does not state a separate contractor-license CE-hour requirement on the Electrical Contractor page.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- All Electrical Contractor licenses expire July 1 following issuance. Renew on time and keep the Master of Record relationship current.
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| Wyoming — Low Voltage Wyoming Low Voltage Technician and Contractor License | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $50 | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- DFPES’s current low-voltage/limited technician renewal instructions do not state a technician CE requirement. Verify current rules directly with DFPES; do not apply the journeyman/master 16-hour CE rule to a technician without confirmation.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- $50 within the 45-day post-expiration renewal window.
- Maintenance notes
- Technician licenses renew July 1 of every third year. DFPES says missing the 45-day post-expiration window requires payment of applicable fees and passing the appropriate examination to reinstate. Low voltage electrical contractor licenses expire July 1 next following issue and must be renewed annually.
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| Wyoming — Fire Sprinkler Wyoming Fire Sprinkler Contractor Requirements — State Plan Review + Local Authority | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not established in record | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- No statewide fire-sprinkler contractor renewal or continuing-education cycle is identified in the cited plan-review program.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- Any local contractor credential, plan-review approval, or project permit follows the issuing authority’s rules.
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Checked 2026-09-04 |
| Wyoming — Home Inspector No statewide home inspector license | Not established in record Cycle not established | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None required by the state. Home inspectors are not regulated at the state level, so no state continuing-education hours apply. Voluntary association memberships may impose their own continuing-education requirements.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- No separate late-fee or reinstatement amount was established in this record. Do not assume a grace period.
- Maintenance notes
- No state renewal exists because Wyoming issues no home inspector license. Any renewal or continuing-education obligations arise only from voluntary association membership, not from the state.
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Checked 2026-06-29 |
| Wyoming — Pool Contractor No statewide swimming pool/spa contractor license; where required, licensing is a municipal specialty classification (e.g., Town of Jackson 'Pool and Spa' specialty license; City of Cheyenne Class D specialty contractor license, which lists swimming pools as a specialty) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | Local or credential-specific | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level. No state license exists, so there is no state renewal cycle or state-mandated continuing education. Any continuing-education or renewal obligation is set by the municipality where a license is required.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Not applicable at the state level - no state license to renew.
- Maintenance notes
- Because Wyoming issues no state pool-construction license, there is no state renewal, cycle, or fee. Where a municipal license is required, renewal is typically annual - for example, Town of Jackson licenses expire December 31 each year and are renewed via SmartGov. Confirm the cycle and fees with the local building department.
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Checked 2026-07-10 |
| Wyoming — Handyman No State Handyman/Contractor License (Wyoming has no statewide contractor licensing; local city/county registration only) | No single statewide cycle No single statewide cycle | Not applicable to described path | No statewide requirement stated | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- None at the state level for handyman work — there is no state license to renew.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- None at the state level.
- Maintenance notes
- There is no state handyman/contractor license to renew. Any renewal cycle, fee, or continuing education applies only to a local contractor registration and is set by the municipality. Electrical state licenses renew separately through the WSFM.
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Checked 2026-07-17 |
| Wyoming — Pest Control Pesticide Commercial Applicator License (certified commercial applicator, structural categories 907/909) | Every 3 years Fixed cycle recorded | $25 | Requirement specified | Read the complete renewal record- Continuing education
- Recertify each cycle by one of three routes (Ch. 28 Sec. 6(k)): (1) accumulate 24 hours of WDA-approved training during the license's valid years; (2) attend the annual recertification short course; or (3) re-examine in all applicable categories. The license is issued for the portion of the calendar year of issue plus 25 months and expires January 31 of the third year (Sec. 6(j)) — a roughly three-year cycle.
- Late renewal or reinstatement
- Unconfirmed — no late fee amount is stated in the Act or Chapter 28 rules; confirm current late-renewal terms with WDA.
- Maintenance notes
- The $25 fee covers recertification/renewal for all qualified categories. A commercial applicator must notify WDA of any change of address or employment within 30 days (W.S. 35-7-359(b)) and any change of business address within 7 days (Ch. 28 Sec. 15(a)).
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Checked 2026-07-28 |