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Indiana contractor license renewal rules

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

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Electrical1 license type

No state electrical contractor license (local only)

Local / county license · Local municipalities / counties (e.g., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Not published, check with the board
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Indiana has no statewide electrical contractor or electrician license; the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency list of regulated professions has no electrical board. Licensing is municipal or county (for example Indianapolis); check the local jurisdiction.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (1)

General contractor1 license type

No state general contractor license (local only)

Local / county license · Local municipalities / counties (e.g., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Not published, check with the board
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Indiana has no statewide general contractor license. Licensing is local (for example Indianapolis); check the local jurisdiction. Plumbing is the only construction trade licensed at the state level (plus pesticide application through OISC).

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (1)

HVAC1 license type

No state HVAC contractor license (local only)

Local / county license · Local municipalities / counties (e.g., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Not published, check with the board
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Indiana has no statewide HVAC contractor license; the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency list of regulated professions includes plumbing but no HVAC or mechanical board. Cities and counties license HVAC contractors (for example Indianapolis); check the local jurisdiction for fees, bonds and exams. EPA Section 608 certification applies federally.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (1)

Pest control2 license types

For-Hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator License + Certification (Cat. 7a structural / 7b termite)

7a/7b · State license · Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 765-494-1492

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
20 hours
Show CE rulesPer 5-year certification: Category 7a needs 20 Continuing Certification Hours (CCH), 7b needs 15 (other categories: 1=20, 3a=15, 7d=20, 12=10, RT=8). Only OISC-approved programs count and no more than half of the required CCH may come from one program. Certification renews automatically when CCH are met, or the Core and category exams must be retaken.
Deadline rule
License expires and renews annually on December 31. Certification lasts five years and ends Dec 31 of the fourth year after the year of qualification.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $45
Late fee
Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60).
Reinstatement
If CCHs not met by certification expiry, must retake Core and category exams.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

$45 annual For Hire Pesticide Applicator License fee (OISC form); Registered Technician (general use) is $45 per year with 8 continuing registration credits per 5 years. Exam fees are separate. Initial 7b certification requires approved hands-on training.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Pesticide Business License (structural/for-hire pest control; Cat. 12 WDI business license separate)

State license · Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 765-494-1492

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 each year; may be issued immediately or effective next Jan 1; each business location/name needs its own license.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $45
Late fee
Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Certificate of liability insurance: minimum $300,000 general liability combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage (355 IAC 4-3-2); Category 12 wood destroying pest inspection business: $300,000 for property damage. IC 15-16-5-58 allows a surety bond or certificate of financial responsibility as alternatives; a lapse in coverage invalidates the business license and associated applicator licenses and technician registrations.
Notes

Fee $45 per OISC credentials application (rev. 03/2024); paper form with check payable to Indiana State Chemist (no credit cards) and the insurance certificate mailed to 175 S. University St., West Lafayette IN 47907-2063. Each business location needs its own license. Phone 765-494-1492.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Plumbing3 license types

Journeyman Plumber License

Journeyman · State license · Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 317-232-2960
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
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Grace period
No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $30
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $45). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $100 (total about $130).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired 3 or more years: about $60 reinstatement fee plus the current renewal and application fees, a work history letter or resume, and a personal appearance before the Commission.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Journeyman level included because it is the individual renewal beneath the contractor license. Apprentice licenses (expire Oct 1 of even years, $10) are not covered.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Plumbing Contractor License

Contractor · State license · Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 317-232-2960
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $115). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $200 (total about $300) (PLA fee schedule; 860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired 3 or more years: about $150 reinstatement fee plus the current renewal and application fees, a work history letter or resume, and a personal appearance before the Commission.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Individual license; Indiana-resident natural person 18 or older who passes the contractor exam. Application $50; issuance fee $100 (even year) or $50 (odd year). The permanent license has no bond requirement (860 IAC 1-1-3 to -5 are repealed); a temporary contractor license ($25 per 6 months, up to 2 years) requires a bond on the Commission form. PLA phone 317-232-2960.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Plumbing Corporation License

Corporation · State license · Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 317-232-2960
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $115). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $200 (total about $300).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired 3 or more years: about $200 reinstatement fee; reinstate online with the license number and registration code (call PLA at 317-232-2960 if the code is needed).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

A corporation must name its responsible licensed Plumbing Contractor to renew; application $50. Required for corporations engaged as plumbing contractors.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Roofing1 license type

No state roofing license (local only)

Local / county license · Local municipalities / counties (e.g., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Not published, check with the board
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Indiana has no statewide roofing contractor license or registration. Some cities and counties require local contractor registration or permits; check the local jurisdiction.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (1)

Licensing boards

Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Local municipalities / counties (e.g., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC), Purdue University

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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