ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Indiana 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., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

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.indy.gov/activity/contractor-licenses/
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., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

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.indy.gov/activity/contractor-licenses/
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

Journeyman Plumber License (Journeyman)

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

Deadline: Dec 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
Grace period: No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).
Official link: https://mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $30, 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 License (Contractor)

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

Deadline: Dec 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
Grace period: No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).
Official link: https://mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, 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 Corporation License (Corporation)

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

Deadline: Dec 31 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
Grace period: No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).
Official link: https://mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, 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

No state roofing license (local only)

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

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.indy.gov/activity/contractor-licenses/
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

Pest control

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

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 20 hours
Renewal fee: About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60).
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/commercial_pesticide_fertilizer_applicators.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 20 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $45, 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

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

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

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Fee paid after the due date carries a penalty equal to 100 percent of the required fee (IC 15-16-5-60).
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link: https://oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/commercial_pesticide_fertilizer_applicators.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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 $45, 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., Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services)

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.indy.gov/activity/contractor-licenses/
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