ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Pennsylvania 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

HVAC - no statewide license (municipal only where it exists)

Local / county license

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: No official link on file. Check with the board.
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 (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

Electrical - no statewide license (municipal only; e.g. Philadelphia Electrical Contractor)

Local / county license

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: No official link on file. Check with the board.
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 (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

Plumbing - no statewide license (municipal only; e.g. Philadelphia Master Plumber)

Local / county license

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: No official link on file. Check with the board.
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 (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

Roofing

Roofing contractor - state HIC registration (residential) only; no roofing license (HIC)

State registration · Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Home Improvement Contractor Registration (HICPA)

Deadline: Registrations are valid for two years and must be renewed every two years. The expiration date is stated in the approval email and on the registration certificate; renew in the online system (PA-HICRS) before that 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: No late fee is published. The about $100 fee applies to every new and renewal application (online card payments add about $2; ACH has no fee). Updating registration information is free.
Grace period: No ongoing grace period. A temporary grace period for registrations affected by the August 2025 system outage ended June 8, 2026.
Insurance: Commercial general liability with at least $50,000 for bodily harm (personal injury) and at least $50,000 for property damage, in the registered business name; a self-insurance certificate and attestation is an alternative. Any change in insurance (including policy renewals with new expiration dates) must be reported within 30 days.
Official link: https://hic.attorneygeneral.gov/
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 (Commercial Applicator)

State license · Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Plant Industry, Pesticide Program

Deadline: The certificate expires September 30 each year and the $40 annual fee is due by then. Every 3 years the applicator must also complete update training (recertification credits); an annual statement from PDA lists the renewal date and credits due. A new certificate expires on the September 30 following application (7 Pa. Code 128.44).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 6 hours
Renewal fee: About $40. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee in 7 Pa. Code Chapter 128; an expired certification cannot be used to apply pesticides.
Grace period: None; once the certification expires no further pesticide use is allowed under it.
Official link: https://paplants.pa.gov/
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 $40, 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 Application Business License (commercial/public) (Business License)

State license · Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Plant Industry, Pesticide Program

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $35. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee in 7 Pa. Code Chapter 128 for the business license.
Grace period: None stated. A business may not operate without a current pesticide application business license.
Insurance: Comprehensive general liability of at least $100,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage (combined limits allowed if they equal or exceed the sum), covering completed operations with a statement that coverage applies to pesticide application; maximum deductible $2,500; certificate of insurance with PDA as certificate holder, sent to PDA at each insurance renewal date (7 Pa. Code 128.34). Self-insurance may be allowed under 128.34(b).
Official link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/plants-land-water/plant-industry/pesticide-programs/pesticide-application-businesses
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 $35, 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

Registered Pesticide Technician (commercial) (Registered Technician)

State registration · Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Plant Industry, Pesticide Program

Deadline: the last day of Feb every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee in 7 Pa. Code Chapter 128.
Grace period: None stated in 7 Pa. Code 128.52; registration expires February 28 each year.
Official link: https://paplants.pa.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
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

General contractor

Home Improvement Contractor Registration (HICPA) (HIC)

State registration · Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Home Improvement Contractor Registration (HICPA)

Deadline: Registrations are valid for two years and must be renewed every two years. The expiration date is stated in the approval email and on the registration certificate; renew in the online system (PA-HICRS) before that 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: No late fee is published. The about $100 fee applies to every new and renewal application (online card payments add about $2; ACH has no fee). Updating registration information is free.
Grace period: No ongoing grace period. A temporary grace period for registrations affected by the August 2025 system outage ended June 8, 2026.
Insurance: Commercial general liability with at least $50,000 for bodily harm (personal injury) and at least $50,000 for property damage, in the registered business name; a self-insurance certificate and attestation is an alternative. Any change in insurance (including policy renewals with new expiration dates) must be reported within 30 days.
Official link: https://hic.attorneygeneral.gov/
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