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Massachusetts contractor license renewal rules

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

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Electrical2 license types

Journeyman Electrician

B / E / EE / JR / RE (Journeyman) · State license · Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8786
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
21 hours
Show CE rules21 clock hours in the 3 years before renewal (237 CMR 17.01): 15 hours from a Board-approved provider on the Mass. Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00) and related law/business topics, plus 6 hours of licensee-chosen professional development (no approved provider needed). Retain certificates 10 years. New journeyman licensed within 90 days before renewal exempt that cycle. Renewal blocked if CE incomplete.
Deadline rule
All electrician licenses expire July 31 every third year (the current cycle ends July 31, 2028). The Division mails a notice before expiration; online renewal opens in April of the renewal year through the ePLACE portal.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No grace period. A renewal received after the July 31 expiration date pays the $57 late fee. A license lapsed more than 90 days without the CE completed before expiration cannot be renewed until the latest 15-hour code course and a 6-hour professional development course are completed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $78
Late fee
About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee when received after the license expiration date.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)File a Request for Reinstatement with the Board, with proof of the latest 15-hour code course and 6 hours of professional development. A license expired more than three years requires passing the Massachusetts exam again (237 CMR 17.01).

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

Renewal fees $117 (master) and $78 (journeyman, systems technician). Board contact [email protected], 617-701-8786. Fire alarm Systems Contractor ($117) and Systems Technician ($78) are separate licenses under the same board. A master electrician license is the contractor-level credential; Massachusetts has no separate electrical contractor business license.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Master Electrician

A / AA / MR / RA (Master) · State license · Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8786
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
21 hours
Show CE rules21 clock hours in the 3 years before renewal (237 CMR 17.01): 15 hours from a Board-approved provider on the Mass. Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00) and related law/business topics, plus 6 hours of licensee-chosen professional development (no approved provider needed). Retain certificates 10 years. New journeyman licensed within 90 days before renewal exempt that cycle. Renewal blocked if CE incomplete.
Deadline rule
All electrician licenses expire July 31 every third year (the current cycle ends July 31, 2028). The Division mails a notice before expiration; online renewal opens in April of the renewal year through the ePLACE portal.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No grace period. A renewal received after the July 31 expiration date pays the $57 late fee. A license lapsed more than 90 days without the CE completed before expiration cannot be renewed until the latest 15-hour code course and a 6-hour professional development course are completed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $117
Late fee
About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee when received after the license expiration date.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)File a Request for Reinstatement with the Board, with proof of the latest 15-hour code course and 6 hours of professional development. A license expired more than three years requires passing the Massachusetts exam again (237 CMR 17.01).

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

Renewal fees $117 (master) and $78 (journeyman, systems technician). Board contact [email protected], 617-701-8786. Fire alarm Systems Contractor ($117) and Systems Technician ($78) are separate licenses under the same board. A master electrician license is the contractor-level credential; Massachusetts has no separate electrical contractor business license.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

General contractor3 license types

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

CSLR · State license

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
10 hours10 hours per 2-year cycle (same topic structure as unrestricted, residential code focus) (780 CMR 110.R5.4.2).
Deadline rule
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.
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Grace period
One year after expiration with no penalty; practice prohibited while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)1 year grace period to renew after expiration with no extra fee; renewal between 1 and 2 years after expiration costs an additional about $100 on top of the about $100 renewal fee.
Reinstatement
More than 2 years expired: must retake the exam and apply for new license. Medical/military reactivation waivers available (notify within 4 years).

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
Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Construction Supervisor License - Unrestricted

CS · State license

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
12 hours
Show CE rules12 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. Up to 6 hours may be taken online; the rest must be in person. Certified building officials are exempt (780 CMR 110.R5.4).
Deadline rule
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.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
One year after expiration with no penalty; practice prohibited while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)1 year grace period to renew after expiration with no extra fee; renewal between 1 and 2 years after expiration costs an additional about $100 on top of the about $100 renewal fee.
Reinstatement
More than 2 years expired: must retake the exam and apply for new license. Medical/military reactivation waivers available (notify within 4 years).

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 for the person supervising regulated construction (not a business license). Restricted '1&2 family dwellings' CSL requires 10 hours CE. Trades with their own license (electrical, plumbing, gas, HVAC/refrigeration) are exempt within that license. Homeowners doing own work exempt. Commercial GC business has no separate state license.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Home Improvement Contractor Registration

HIC · State registration · OCABR Home Improvement Contractor Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Two-year registration from the date of issue. File the renewal and fee within the 30 days before the registration expires (201 CMR 18.02); the state suggests starting 30 to 60 days ahead. Renew online through the MA Contractor Hub.
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Grace period
None.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late renewal period: a registration that expires must be re-applied for as new, with the about $150 registration fee plus a $100 to $500 Guaranty Fund payment based on employee count.
Reinstatement
Must reapply as a new registrant.

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
Applicants must provide evidence that they maintain adequate contractor insurance (201 CMR 18.02(1)(b)5); the regulation sets no dollar minimum. Workers' compensation is required by MGL c.152 for employers (and an affidavit/proof is needed at registration).
Notes

Required for general contractors on existing owner-occupied 1-4 unit residences; commercial work has no separate state business license. Renewal $100 every 2 years. Initial registration $150 plus a Guaranty Fund payment ($100 for 0-3 employees, $200 for 4-10, $300 for 11-30, $500 for more than 30). Supplemental ID cards $10. A construction supervisor license is a separate requirement for the supervising individual.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

HVAC4 license types

Master Sheet Metal Worker (ductwork/ventilation)

M-1 / M-2 · State license · Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial; expires on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month, renewals on the same anniversary (271 CMR 3.02; Division fee table).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Division fee table).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Within 2 years of expiration: current period fee + one late fee + all required CE; after 2 years: re-issuance with current requirements, application fees and exam (271 CMR 3.02).

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

Renewal fees: Master $100, Journeyperson $80, Business license $225 (biennial, renews on the issue date anniversary). A sheet metal license is required for HVAC duct and ventilation fabrication and installation. Late renewal fee $57.

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

Oil Burner Technician

Oil Burner Technician · State license

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
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial; the certificate expires on the licensee's birthday (in even or odd years, matching the first expiration) under M.G.L. c.148, s.10D. The Department of Fire Services mails a renewal application 60 days before expiration; the complete application and fee are due 30 days before expiration.
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Grace period
None: a certificate not renewed by its expiration date becomes void, so stop work until it is renewed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)M.G.L. c.148, s.10D says a void license can be reinstated only by re-examination after one year, but another sentence allows renewal within two years of expiration without exam. Ask the Department of Fire Services (978-567-3780) which applies.

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

Technician renewal $50 biennial; apprentice renewal $20; original technician license $75. Mail renewals to Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program, Department of Fire Services, P.O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775; the exam application form is not used for renewal. A certificate of competency is required to alter, repair or install oil-burning equipment; apprentices work under a licensed technician.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Refrigeration Contractor

Refrigeration Contractor · State license · Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters (OPSI)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (617) 727-3200
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial. The license expires on the licensee's birthday every two years: in even years if the license first expired in an even year, in odd years if it first expired in an odd year (M.G.L. c.146, s.85). Renewal notices with an online renewal code are emailed and mailed 60 days before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
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

Refrigeration Contractor (master level) renewal $75 biennial. Contractors with a regular place of business must show the license number on commercial vehicles, offers, invoices, drawings and stationery (528 CMR 11.03). Refrigeration and air-conditioning work is licensed by trade (refrigeration, oil burner, sheet metal, pipefitter), not by a single statewide HVAC license. EPA Section 608 is federal. Sprinkler fitter contractors need $500,000 completed-operations insurance (not a refrigeration requirement).

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician · State license · Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters (OPSI)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (617) 727-3200
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Biennial. The license expires on the licensee's birthday every two years: in even years if the license first expired in an even year, in odd years if it first expired in an odd year (M.G.L. c.146, s.85). Renewal notices with an online renewal code are emailed and mailed 60 days before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
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

Refrigeration and air-conditioning work is licensed by trade (refrigeration, oil burner, sheet metal, pipefitter), not by a single statewide HVAC license. Bureau renewal fees: Journeyman/Technician $50, Master/Contractor $75, Apprentice $20, each biennial. Apprentice licenses are limited to two renewals unless the Bureau approves more. EPA Section 608 certification is federal and a prerequisite for the journeyman exam.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Pest control2 license types

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (restricted-use; per category)

Commercial Certification · State license · Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
12 hours12 contact hours per category per 3-year period (333 CMR 10.08); same on-demand cap.
Deadline rule
Annual; license year Jan 1 - Dec 31, renewal due by Jan 1 / Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08); forms mailed >=30 days before; credential stays in effect up to 90 days after expiration if renewal filed and fee paid while still in effect. Recertification (CE or reexam) every 3 years.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Late renewal accepted January 1 to June 30 with the late fee.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal after December 31 adds a late fee equal to the exam fee (about $125 for Commercial Certification). Late renewals are accepted only from January 1 to June 30; after that the exam must be retaken.
Reinstatement
After June 30 the late renewal window closes and the exam must be retaken.

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
Certified commercial applicator (ground application): at least $100,000 bodily injury per occurrence ($300,000 aggregate) and $100,000 property damage per occurrence, including completed operations (333 CMR 10.13). The policy must include an endorsement that modifies any pollution exclusion.
Notes

Required for restricted-use pesticide application; general-use structural work can be done under the core Applicator License. Fee $150 per year; the $50 in the text of 333 CMR 10.08 is outdated.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator)

Applicator License · State license · Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
6 hours
Show CE rules6 contact hours (50 min each) per 3-year period; no more than half on-demand; keep training certificates and submit during renewal; alternatively reexamination (333 CMR 10.08).
Deadline rule
Annual; license year is Jan 1 to Dec 31 and renewal is due by Dec 31 (333 CMR 10.08(3)(c) says renewal by January 1). Renewal forms are mailed at least 30 days before the due date. Recertification (training hours or reexamination) every 3 years.
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Grace period
Late renewal accepted January 1 to June 30 with the late fee.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal after December 31 adds a late fee equal to the exam fee for the credential (about $75 for the core Applicator License). Late renewals are accepted only from January 1 to June 30; after that the exam must be retaken.
Reinstatement
Lapsed credentials may require reexamination; Department can waive for good cause.

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
Comprehensive general liability for a licensed applicator (ground application) of at least $50,000 bodily injury per occurrence ($100,000 aggregate) and $50,000 property damage per occurrence, including completed operations (333 CMR 10.13). The policy must include an endorsement that modifies any pollution exclusion. Proof of insurance is uploaded in ePLACE.
Notes

Renewal fee is $100 per year for the core Applicator License; the $25 and $50 fees printed in the text of 333 CMR 10.08 are outdated. Only individuals are licensed; there is no separate state pest control company license. Structural work falls under the industrial/institutional/structural category. Renewals are filed through the EEA ePLACE portal. Dealer license is separate ($300, due Feb 28).

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Plumbing4 license types

Journeyman Plumber

J · State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8798
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
12 hours12 clock hours of Board-approved CE per two-year cycle (248 CMR 11.04).
Deadline rule
May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $52
Late fee
About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)248 CMR 11.04: pay back/late fees and file required applications; if expired six years or less, complete all required CE hours before reinstatement; if expired more than six years, complete CE for current cycle AND pass the full exam for highest-level license. Inactive licenses reinstated under the same rules.

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

Master Gas Fitter

M (GF) · State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8798
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
6 hours6 clock hours of Board-approved CE per two-year cycle for gas fitters and undiluted LP gas installers (248 CMR 11.04).
Deadline rule
May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $97
Late fee
About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)248 CMR 11.04: pay back/late fees and file required applications; if expired six years or less, complete all required CE hours before reinstatement; if expired more than six years, complete CE for current cycle AND pass the full exam for highest-level license. Inactive licenses reinstated under the same rules.

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

Separate license from plumber; required for gas piping/appliance connections (relevant to HVAC gas work). Journeyman Gasfitter $52; Undiluted LP Gas Installer $66.

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

Master Plumber

M · State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8798
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
12 hours
Show CE rules12 clock hours of Board-approved CE per two-year cycle, courses cannot be repeated within a cycle (248 CMR 11.04); focus on 248 CMR; online only if Board-approved with exam (two attempts); records kept 3 cycles. Exempt: first-cycle licensees, approved instructors, certain inspectors, inactive licenses, active-duty military.
Deadline rule
May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $78
Late fee
About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)248 CMR 11.04: pay back/late fees and file required applications; if expired six years or less, complete all required CE hours before reinstatement; if expired more than six years, complete CE for current cycle AND pass the full exam for highest-level license. Inactive licenses reinstated under the same rules.

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

Master plumber is the contractor-level license; master plumber (or master gas fitter for gas) pulls permits. Master Plumber/Inspector (MI) also $78. Entity business license required for corporations/LLCs/partnerships with plumbing employees (see business entry).

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

Plumbing / Gas Fitting Business License (corporation, LLC, partnership)

C / P · State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8798
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $225
Late fee
About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)248 CMR 11.04: pay back/late fees and file required applications; if expired six years or less, complete all required CE hours before reinstatement; if expired more than six years, complete CE for current cycle AND pass the full exam for highest-level license. Inactive licenses reinstated under the same rules.

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

Entity business license required for corporations, LLCs and partnerships with plumbing employees. Renewal $225 biennial.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

Roofing2 license types

Construction Supervisor License - Roof Covering (specialty)

CSL Roof Covering · State license

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
6 hours
Show CE rules6 hours per 2-year cycle: code review 2 (roof covering focus), workplace safety 1, business practices/workers' comp 1, energy 1, lead-safe practices 1 (first renewal cycle only); up to 6 hours may be online (780 CMR 110.R5.4).
Deadline rule
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.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
One year after expiration with no penalty; practice prohibited while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)1 year grace period to renew after expiration with no extra fee; renewal between 1 and 2 years after expiration costs an additional about $100 on top of the about $100 renewal fee.
Reinstatement
More than 2 years expired: must retake the exam and apply for new license. Medical/military reactivation waivers available (notify within 4 years).

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

Roofing: individual supervisor must hold CSL (Roof Covering specialty covers re-roofing incl. up to 25% sheathing/rafter repair; unrestricted CSL for broader structural work) AND the contractor must hold a Home Improvement Contractor registration for 1-4 unit owner-occupied residences (see HIC entry). Fee: $100 renewal; $150 initial (801 CMR 4.02).

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Home Improvement Contractor Registration

HIC · State license · OCABR Home Improvement Contractor Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Two-year registration from the date of issue. File the renewal and fee within the 30 days before the registration expires (201 CMR 18.02); the state suggests starting 30 to 60 days ahead. Renew online through the MA Contractor Hub.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late renewal period: a registration that expires must be re-applied for as new, with the about $150 registration fee plus a $100 to $500 Guaranty Fund payment based on employee count.
Reinstatement
Must reapply as a new registrant.

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
Applicants must provide evidence that they maintain adequate contractor insurance (201 CMR 18.02(1)(b)5); the regulation sets no dollar minimum. Workers' compensation is required by MGL c.152 for employers (and an affidavit/proof is needed at registration).
Notes

Required for roofing contractors on existing owner-occupied 1-4 unit residences. Renewal $100 every 2 years. Initial registration $150 plus a Guaranty Fund payment ($100 for 0-3 employees, $200 for 4-10, $300 for 11-30, $500 for more than 30). Supplemental ID cards $10. A construction supervisor license is a separate requirement for the supervising individual.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Licensing boards

Board of Building Regulations and Standards (CSL)

Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters (OPSI)

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

OCABR Home Improvement Contractor Program

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