ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Maryland HVAC 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

State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $25. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/HVAC/HVACrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $95. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).
Insurance: Master, master restricted and limited contractors who sign/approve contracts must carry general liability >= $300,000 and property damage >= $100,000 (combined >= $400,000); Board must be named certificate holder. Proof of insurance is required at renewal (9A-309); entering contracts uninsured is a misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000 / 6 months). Inactive renewal does not require insurance proof.
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/HVAC/HVACrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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After filing

State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $95. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).
Insurance: Master, master restricted and limited contractors who sign/approve contracts must carry general liability >= $300,000 and property damage >= $100,000 (combined >= $400,000); Board must be named certificate holder. Proof of insurance is required at renewal (9A-309); entering contracts uninsured is a misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000 / 6 months). Inactive renewal does not require insurance proof.
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/HVAC/HVACrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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After filing

State license · State Board of HVACR Contractors (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

Deadline: 2-year term. By statute a license expires on the first October 1 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expiration dates; check the expiration date on your license and renewal notice (sent about one month or more before expiration).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $32. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: State law sets no late fee. Restoring an expired license requires payment of the renewal fee or a reinstatement fee set by the Board; the Board fee page lists no reinstatement fee.
Grace period: No grace period: an expired license may not be used. It can be restored within 4 years after expiration on payment of the renewal/reinstatement fee (effective Oct 1, 2025; previously 90 days).
Insurance: Master, master restricted and limited contractors who sign/approve contracts must carry general liability >= $300,000 and property damage >= $100,000 (combined >= $400,000); Board must be named certificate holder. Proof of insurance is required at renewal (9A-309); entering contracts uninsured is a misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000 / 6 months). Inactive renewal does not require insurance proof.
Official link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/HVAC/HVACrenew1.cgi
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

After filing