Contractor License Renewal Lookup
Select your state to see renewal cycles, continuing education requirements, and licensing board links for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors.
Renewal cycles, CE hours, fees, and licensing board links.
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Alabama contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, varied CE
Alaska contractor license lookup
2-year cycle, no CE
Arizona contractor license lookup
2-year cycle, ROC licensed
Arkansas contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, trade exams required
California contractor license lookup
2-year cycle, $450 fee, $225 late penalty
Colorado contractor license lookup
3-year cycle, 24 CE hrs (plumbing/electrical)
Connecticut contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, CE varies by trade
Delaware contractor license lookup
Biennial renewal, reciprocity with CT/IA/MD
District of Columbia contractor license lookup
Biennial, DLCP administered
Florida contractor license lookup
Biennial, 14 CE hrs, no reciprocity
Georgia contractor license lookup
Biennial, 3+ CE hrs, $10K bond (HVAC)
Hawaii contractor license lookup
Biennial, ~$848 initial, $5K bond
Idaho contractor license lookup
3-year cycle, 8-24 CE hrs depending on trade
Illinois contractor license lookup
Plumbing state-licensed, HVAC/electrical local-only
Indiana contractor license lookup
Plumbing state-licensed, HVAC/electrical local-only
Iowa contractor license lookup
3-year cycle, no reciprocity
Kansas contractor license lookup
No state licensing — local only
Kentucky contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, 8 CE hrs, Ohio reciprocity
Louisiana contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, Georgia reciprocity for HVAC
Maine contractor license lookup
Biennial, exam required, oil burner emphasis
Maryland contractor license lookup
Biennial, MHIC required for residential
Massachusetts contractor license lookup
No general HVAC license; plumbing/electrical state-licensed
Michigan contractor license lookup
3-year cycle, ~$325 HVAC, LARA administered
Minnesota contractor license lookup
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC bonded only
Mississippi contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, $50K project threshold
Missouri contractor license lookup
No statewide licensing — local only
Montana contractor license lookup
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC just registers
Nebraska contractor license lookup
Electrical state-licensed; HVAC/plumbing local
Nevada contractor license lookup
Biennial, ~$1,040 initial, reciprocity with CA/AZ/UT
New Hampshire contractor license lookup
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; huge plumbing reciprocity
New Jersey contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, electrical local-only
New Mexico contractor license lookup
3-year cycle, PSI exams
New York contractor license lookup
No statewide trade licensing — fully local
North Carolina contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, SC reciprocity for HVAC/plumbing
North Dakota contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, reciprocity with SD/MN/MT (plumbing)
Ohio contractor license lookup
Biennial, 24 CE hrs / 3-year, broad reciprocity
Oklahoma contractor license lookup
Annual or 3-year option, Arkansas reciprocity
Oregon contractor license lookup
Dual-credential state: trade license + CCB
Pennsylvania contractor license lookup
No statewide trade licensing — local only
Rhode Island contractor license lookup
Contractor registration + trade license required
South Carolina contractor license lookup
Biennial, NC reciprocity for HVAC/plumbing
South Dakota contractor license lookup
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC local
Tennessee contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, $25K project exemption
Texas contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, ~$103 HVAC (lowest in US), expanding reciprocity
Utah contractor license lookup
Biennial, S350 classification
Vermont contractor license lookup
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC local
Virginia contractor license lookup
Annual, dual tradesman + contractor class system
Washington contractor license lookup
L&I registration + 06A/06B electrical specialty
West Virginia contractor license lookup
Annual renewal, ~$85 (cheapest)
Wisconsin contractor license lookup
Plumbing/HVAC state; electrical local
Wyoming contractor license lookup
No statewide trade licensing
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do contractor licenses renew?
It depends on the state. Annual renewal states include Alabama, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Two-year (biennial) cycles are most common — Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Washington, and others. Some states like Colorado and parts of Washington use 3-year cycles for certain trades.
Do all states require continuing education for contractor licenses?
No. CE requirements vary widely. States like Arizona, California, and Georgia (HVAC/electrical) currently require no CE. Florida requires 14 hours per cycle, Colorado requires 24 hours per 3-year cycle, and Texas requires 4-8 hours annually depending on trade.
What happens if my contractor license expires?
Consequences vary by state. California imposes a $225 late penalty and bars unlicensed contractors from collecting payment. Alabama has no grace period — you may need to reapply and retake exams. Most states block you from pulling permits and may invalidate insurance claims on work performed while expired.
How do I find my state's licensing board?
Each state page on this tool links directly to the official licensing board for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Common state agencies include the Department of Labor & Industries (Washington), Registrar of Contractors (Arizona), Contractors State License Board (California), and Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Florida).