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.
Choose a state above to see renewal requirements.
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Alabama
Annual renewal, varied CE
Alaska
2-year cycle, no CE
Arizona
2-year cycle, ROC licensed
Arkansas
Annual renewal, trade exams required
California
2-year cycle, $450 fee, $225 late penalty
Colorado
3-year cycle, 24 CE hrs (plumbing/electrical)
Connecticut
Annual renewal, CE varies by trade
Delaware
Biennial renewal, reciprocity with CT/IA/MD
District of Columbia
Biennial, DLCP administered
Florida
Biennial, 14 CE hrs, no reciprocity
Georgia
Biennial, 3+ CE hrs, $10K bond (HVAC)
Hawaii
Biennial, ~$848 initial, $5K bond
Idaho
3-year cycle, 8-24 CE hrs depending on trade
Illinois
Plumbing state-licensed, HVAC/electrical local-only
Indiana
Plumbing state-licensed, HVAC/electrical local-only
Iowa
3-year cycle, no reciprocity
Kansas
No state licensing — local only
Kentucky
Annual renewal, 8 CE hrs, Ohio reciprocity
Louisiana
Annual renewal, Georgia reciprocity for HVAC
Maine
Biennial, exam required, oil burner emphasis
Maryland
Biennial, MHIC required for residential
Massachusetts
No general HVAC license; plumbing/electrical state-licensed
Michigan
3-year cycle, ~$325 HVAC, LARA administered
Minnesota
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC bonded only
Mississippi
Annual renewal, $50K project threshold
Missouri
No statewide licensing — local only
Montana
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC just registers
Nebraska
Electrical state-licensed; HVAC/plumbing local
Nevada
Biennial, ~$1,040 initial, reciprocity with CA/AZ/UT
New Hampshire
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; huge plumbing reciprocity
New Jersey
Annual renewal, electrical local-only
New Mexico
3-year cycle, PSI exams
New York
No statewide trade licensing — fully local
North Carolina
Annual renewal, SC reciprocity for HVAC/plumbing
North Dakota
Annual renewal, reciprocity with SD/MN/MT (plumbing)
Ohio
Biennial, 24 CE hrs / 3-year, broad reciprocity
Oklahoma
Annual or 3-year option, Arkansas reciprocity
Oregon
Dual-credential state: trade license + CCB
Pennsylvania
No statewide trade licensing — local only
Rhode Island
Contractor registration + trade license required
South Carolina
Biennial, NC reciprocity for HVAC/plumbing
South Dakota
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC local
Tennessee
Annual renewal, $25K project exemption
Texas
Annual renewal, ~$103 HVAC (lowest in US), expanding reciprocity
Utah
Biennial, S350 classification
Vermont
Plumbing/electrical state-licensed; HVAC local
Virginia
Annual, dual tradesman + contractor class system
Washington
L&I registration + 06A/06B electrical specialty
West Virginia
Annual renewal, ~$85 (cheapest)
Wisconsin
Plumbing/HVAC state; electrical local
Wyoming
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).