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Massachusetts general contractor continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Massachusetts general contractor license types we track need continuing education, from 10 to 12 hours depending on the license. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal datesMassachusetts General contractor renewal guide

10 hours of CE

Applies to the Construction Supervisor License - One & Two Family Dwellings (restricted)

CE hours
10 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Biennial; the expiration date is printed on the license (original licenses may run longer than 2 years per 780 CMR 110.R5). The Division sends a renewal notice about 60 days before expiration; complete CE before requesting the renewal application and allow about 5 weeks for processing.
License level
State license
Board
Not published, check with the board

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 10 hours per 2-year cycle (same topic structure as unrestricted, residential code focus) (780 CMR 110.R5.4.2).
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Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

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12 hours of CE

Applies to the Construction Supervisor License - Unrestricted

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Biennial; the expiration date is printed on the license (original licenses may run longer than 2 years per 780 CMR 110.R5). The Division sends a renewal notice about 60 days before expiration; complete CE before requesting the renewal application and allow about 5 weeks for processing.
License level
State license
Board
Not published, check with the board

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Up to 6 hours may be taken online; the rest must be in person.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

  • 12 hours per 2-year cycle: code review 4, workplace safety 1, business practices and workers' comp 1, energy 1, lead-safe practices 1 (first renewal cycle only), remaining hours approved electives.
  • Certified building officials are exempt (780 CMR 110.R5.4).
Renew on the official site
Track these CE hours
Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Massachusetts General contractor licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

  • Home Improvement Contractor Registration

How CE fits into the Massachusetts renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Massachusetts General contractor renewal guide.

Massachusetts General contractor CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Massachusetts general contractor license need?

Construction Supervisor License - One & Two Family Dwellings (restricted): 10 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Construction Supervisor License - Unrestricted: 12 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with the issuing board before you rely on it.

What does Massachusetts general contractor continuing education have to cover?

For the Construction Supervisor License - One & Two Family Dwellings (restricted): 10 hours per 2-year cycle (same topic structure as unrestricted, residential code focus) (780 CMR 110.R5.4.2). Check with the issuing board before you rely on it.

When do Massachusetts general contractor CE hours have to be done?

For the Construction Supervisor License - One & Two Family Dwellings (restricted): Construction Supervisor License - One & Two Family Dwellings (restricted): Biennial; the expiration date is printed on the license (original licenses may run longer than 2 years per 780 CMR 110.R5). The Division sends a renewal notice about 60 days before expiration; complete CE before requesting the renewal application and allow about 5 weeks for processing. Check with the issuing board before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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