ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Illinois contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

No state HVAC contractor license (local only)

Local / county license · Local municipalities / counties (e.g., City of Chicago Dept. of Buildings)

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline: Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle: Not published, check with the board
CE hours: Set by your city or county
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

No state electrical contractor license (local only)

Local / county license · Local municipalities / counties (e.g., City of Chicago Dept. of Buildings)

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline: Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle: Not published, check with the board
CE hours: Set by your city or county
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Licensed Plumber

State license · Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Plumbing Program

Deadline: Apr 30 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 4 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $100 late/reinstatement fee in addition to lapsed renewal fees (68 Ill. Adm. Code 750.1100).
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://ildohplmprod.glsuite.us/glsuiteweb/clients/ildohplm/private/PlumRen/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 4 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing Contractor Registration

State license · Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Plumbing Program

Deadline: Sep 30 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $100 reinstatement/late fee (77 Ill. Adm. Code 894.80); about $200 dishonored-payment fee. Fees non-refundable.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Insurance: Certificate of insurance naming IDPH Plumbing Program as certificate holder: $100,000 general liability, $300,000 bodily injury, $50,000 property damage (per occurrence), $500,000 workers' compensation (contractors with no employees may file Affidavit of No Employees / WC opt-out). No binders or continuous certificates; must be valid 60+ days after registration issued. $20,000 surety/indemnification bond (or letter of credit) on IDPH form naming Department as beneficiary, expires Sept 30 of the current year and cannot be continuous.
Official link: https://ildohplmprod.glsuite.us/glsuiteweb/clients/ildohplm/private/ContractorRen/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $20,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

Limited Roofing Contractor License (residential, up to 8 units) (Limited)

State license · Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor

Deadline: Dec 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $125. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in the roofing fee rule; a license that was not renewed is restored for about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence for property damage and $500,000 per occurrence for personal injury or bodily harm, shown on IDFPR form RF-INS, with 30 days written notice to IDFPR before cancellation. Businesses with employees must show workers' compensation coverage (or self-insurer approval) and an IDES statement that unemployment insurance is not delinquent. A continuous $10,000 surety bond on IDFPR form BD-LRF is required for new and renewal applications.
Official link: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/renewals/defaultssl.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $125, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Unlimited Roofing Contractor License (residential, commercial, industrial) (Unlimited)

State license · Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor

Deadline: Dec 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $125. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No separate late fee is set in the roofing fee rule; a license that was not renewed is restored for about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence for property damage and $500,000 per occurrence for personal injury or bodily harm, shown on IDFPR form RF-INS, with 30 days written notice to IDFPR before cancellation. Businesses with employees must show workers' compensation coverage (or self-insurer approval) and an IDES statement that unemployment insurance is not delinquent. A continuous $25,000 surety bond on IDFPR form BD-URF is required for new and renewal applications.
Official link: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/renewals/defaultssl.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $125, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

Certified Structural Pest Control Technician (general-use / restricted-use)

State license · Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Structural Pest Control Program

Deadline: Renew every 3 years; the renewal application must be postmarked by December 1 of the expiration year. Certification expires December 31.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 9 hours
Renewal fee: About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $75 late filing charge for renewals postmarked after December 1.
Grace period: A certificate can be renewed up to 1 year after expiration by paying the renewal fee and late filing charge and showing the 9 CE hours.
Official link: https://ildohenvprod.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWeb/Clients/ILDOHENV/Private/PestTechRenewal/Pest_login_renewal.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 9 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $75, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Commercial Structural Pest Control Business License

State license · Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Structural Pest Control Program

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $75 late filing charge for renewals postmarked after December 1 through December 31.
Grace period: Renewals postmarked December 2 to December 31 are processed with the late filing charge. A renewal postmarked after December 31 cannot be accepted.
Insurance: IDPH Certificate of Insurance (PCO Form 15) per licensed location from an Illinois-authorized insurer: bodily injury $100,000 per person or $300,000 per occurrence, property damage $50,000 per occurrence, or $350,000 combined single limit; IDPH as certificate holder; 30-day notice of cancellation; policy must be continuous (new certificate within 30 days of policy renewal).
Official link: https://ildohenvprod.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWeb/Clients/ILDOHENV/Private/PestBusRenewal/Bus_login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

No state general contractor license (local only)

Local / county license · Local municipalities / counties (e.g., City of Chicago Dept. of Buildings)

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline: Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle: Not published, check with the board
CE hours: Set by your city or county
Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline