ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Maine 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
Journeyman Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician (Journeyman OBT/SFT)
State license · Maine Fuel Board (OPOR)
- Deadline
- Biennial; two years from the first licensure date
- 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 $50 late fee if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Renewal accepted up to 90 days after expiration with a $50 late fee; after 90 days the license can only be reinstated.
- 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
Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician (Master OBT/SFT)
State license · Maine Fuel Board (OPOR)
- Deadline
- Biennial; two years from the first licensure date (expiration set by Commissioner under 32 MRSA 18144)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 late fee if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Renewal accepted up to 90 days after expiration with a $50 late fee; after 90 days the license can only be reinstated.
- 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 $200, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Propane and Natural Gas Technician (PNG Technician)
State license · Maine Fuel Board (OPOR)
- Deadline
- Biennial; two years from the first licensure date
- 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 $50 late fee if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Renewal accepted up to 90 days after expiration with a $50 late fee; after 90 days the license can only be reinstated.
- 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
Electrical
Journeyman Electrician (Journeyman)
State license · Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
- Deadline
- Biennial; term runs two years from the first licensure date (expiration date set by the Commissioner under 10 MRSA 8003(4))
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 15 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Renewal accepted up to 90 days after expiration with a $50 late fee (32 MRSA 1204 / board page).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 15 hours of continuing education
- 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
Limited Electrician (Limited)
State license · Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
- Deadline
- Biennial; term runs two years from the first licensure date (expiration date set by the Commissioner under 10 MRSA 8003(4))
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 15 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Renewal accepted up to 90 days after expiration with a $50 late fee (32 MRSA 1204 / board page).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 15 hours of continuing education
- 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
Master Electrician (Master)
State license · Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
- Deadline
- Biennial; term runs two years from the first licensure date (expiration date set by the Commissioner under 10 MRSA 8003(4))
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 15 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Renewal accepted up to 90 days after expiration with a $50 late fee (32 MRSA 1204 / board page).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 15 hours of continuing education
- 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
Plumbing
Journeyman Plumber (Journeyman)
State license · Plumbers' Examining Board (OPOR)
- Deadline
- Biennial; two years from the first licensure date (expiration set by Commissioner under 10 MRSA 8003(4); 32 MRSA 3504)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 late fee if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Up to 90 days after expiration with late fee (32 MRSA 3504)
- 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 $200, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Master Plumber (Master)
State license · Plumbers' Examining Board (OPOR)
- Deadline
- Biennial; two years from the first licensure date (expiration set by Commissioner under 10 MRSA 8003(4); 32 MRSA 3504)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 late fee if renewed up to 90 days after expiration
- Grace period
- Up to 90 days after expiration with late fee (32 MRSA 3504)
- 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 $200, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Roofing
No state roofing license
No license required
Maine does not issue a state license for this work. Check with your city or county.
Maine Attorney General: 'general contractors - and trades such as roofing and framing - are not licensed or regulated' in Maine. Local municipal permits/business licenses may apply. Home Construction Contracts Act (10 MRSA ch. 219-A): written contract required over $3,000; deposit generally capped at one-third.
Pest control
Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Master (Commercial Master)
State license · Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry)
- Deadline
- License and certification expire December 31 of the third year after issuance (BPC Chapter 31, secs. 5(A)(VI) and 6(H)).
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 9 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $105. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee published for commercial applicator licenses. A license that is not renewed after the certification period ends cannot be renewed until recertification credits are met (see reinstatement).
- Grace period
- None published.
- Insurance
- Insurance applies at the firm/custom-applicator level (see Firm entry).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 9 hours of continuing education
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $105, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Operator (Commercial Operator)
State license · Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry)
- Deadline
- License and certification expire December 31 of the third year after issuance (BPC Chapter 31, secs. 5(A)(VI) and 6(H)).
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 6 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $105. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee published for commercial applicator licenses. A license that is not renewed after the certification period ends cannot be renewed until recertification credits are met (see reinstatement).
- Grace period
- None published.
- Insurance
- Insurance applies at the firm level (see Firm entry).
- 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
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $105, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Firm (Custom Applicator Company) License (Firm)
State license · Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry)
- Deadline
- License and certification expire December 31 of the third year after issuance (BPC Chapter 31, secs. 5(A)(VI) and 6(H)).
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $300. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee published for commercial applicator licenses. A license that is not renewed after the certification period ends cannot be renewed until recertification credits are met (see reinstatement).
- Grace period
- None published.
- Insurance
- Commercial applicators who spray for hire must carry liability insurance whenever they apply pesticides, and file the Board's insurance affidavit with the license application. Minimum levels (ground applicators): public liability $100,000 each person / $300,000 each occurrence and property damage $100,000 each occurrence (BPC Chapter 31, sec. 6(F)).
- 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 $300, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
General contractor
No state general contractor license
No license required
Maine does not issue a state license for this work. Check with your city or county.
Maine has no statewide general contractor license; the Attorney General states general contractors and trades such as roofing and framing are not licensed or regulated. A bill to license residential building contractors (LD 1226, contracts over $15,000 from Jan 1, 2027) died on adjournment April 29, 2026 and is not law. Local permits and business licenses vary by town. Home Construction Contracts Act: a written contract is required for home construction or repair costing more than $3,000. Plumbing, electrical and fuel (heating) work still require licensed tradespeople.