ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Massachusetts 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

Master Sheet Metal Worker (ductwork/ventilation) (M-1 / M-2)

State license · Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Deadline: Biennial; expires on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month, renewals on the same anniversary (271 CMR 3.02; Division fee table).
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: About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee (Division fee table).
Grace period: None.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/lists/statutes-and-regulations-for-sheet-metal-workers
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 (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

Oil Burner Technician (Oil Burner Technician)

State license

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: None: a certificate not renewed by its expiration date becomes void, so stop work until it is renewed.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-an-oil-burner-technician-or-apprentice-certificate
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 (about $50, 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

Refrigeration Contractor (Refrigeration Contractor)

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-pipefitter-refrigeration-technician-or-sprinkler-fitter-license
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 (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

Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Technician)

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-pipefitter-refrigeration-technician-or-sprinkler-fitter-license
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 (about $50, 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

Electrical

Journeyman Electrician (B / E / EE / JR / RE (Journeyman))

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 21 hours
Renewal fee: About $78. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee when received after the license expiration date.
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.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-electrician-systems-technician-or-systems-contractor-license
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 21 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $78, 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

Master Electrician (A / AA / MR / RA (Master))

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 21 hours
Renewal fee: About $117. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $57 late renewal fee in addition to the renewal fee when received after the license expiration date.
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.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-electrician-systems-technician-or-systems-contractor-license
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 21 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $117, 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

Journeyman Plumber (J)

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

Deadline: May 1 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 12 hours
Renewal fee: About $52. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Grace period: None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $52, 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

Master Gas Fitter (M (GF))

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

Deadline: May 1 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal fee: About $97. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Grace period: None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $97, 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

Master Plumber (M)

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

Deadline: May 1 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 12 hours
Renewal fee: About $78. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Grace period: None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $78, 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 / Gas Fitting Business License (corporation, LLC, partnership) (C / P)

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

Deadline: May 1 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $225. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
Grace period: None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
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 $225, 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

Construction Supervisor License - Roof Covering (specialty) (CSL Roof Covering)

State license

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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: One year after expiration with no penalty; practice prohibited while expired.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-construction-supervisor-license-csl
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
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

Home Improvement Contractor Registration (HIC)

State license · OCABR Home Improvement Contractor Program

Deadline: 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.
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: 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.
Grace period: None.
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).
Official link: https://mass.gov/info-details/home-improvement-contractor-registration-and-renewal
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 $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

Pest control

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

State license · Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 12 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: Late renewal accepted January 1 to June 30 with the late fee.
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.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pesticide-license-and-recertification-program
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
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

Pesticide Applicator License (Core / commercial licensed applicator) (Applicator License)

State license · Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: Late renewal accepted January 1 to June 30 with the late fee.
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.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pesticide-license-and-recertification-program
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
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

General contractor

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

State license

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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 10 hours
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: One year after expiration with no penalty; practice prohibited while expired.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-construction-supervisor-license-csl
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 10 hours of continuing education
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

Construction Supervisor License - Unrestricted (CS)

State license

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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 12 hours
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: One year after expiration with no penalty; practice prohibited while expired.
Official link: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-construction-supervisor-license-csl
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
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

Home Improvement Contractor Registration (HIC)

State registration · OCABR Home Improvement Contractor Program

Deadline: 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.
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: 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.
Grace period: None.
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).
Official link: https://mass.gov/info-details/home-improvement-contractor-registration-and-renewal
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 $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