ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Vermont 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
Gas Appliance Installer certificate (Natural Gas / LP Gas / Both) (Gas)
State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- Certificate of fitness runs 3 years (20 V.S.A. 2731(c)(4)). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $60. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee stated in 20 V.S.A. 2731(c).
- Grace period
- No grace period is set in statute; contact DFS Licensing (802-479-7564). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $60, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Oil Burning Equipment Installer (NORA Silver) (Oil)
State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- Certificate of fitness runs 3 years (20 V.S.A. 2731(c)(4)). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $60. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee stated in 20 V.S.A. 2731(c).
- Grace period
- No grace period is set in statute; contact DFS Licensing (802-479-7564). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $60, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Oil Burning Equipment Installer, Limited (NORA Bronze) (Oil-Ltd)
State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- Certificate of fitness runs 3 years (20 V.S.A. 2731(c)(4)). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $60. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- No late fee stated in 20 V.S.A. 2731(c).
- Grace period
- No grace period is set in statute; contact DFS Licensing (802-479-7564). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $60, 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 · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- License valid 3 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 908(a)). Renewal application and fee must be received on or before the expiration date. The expiration month is shown on the license.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 15 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $115. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Lapsed license may be renewed within one year after expiration by paying about $25 in addition to the renewal fee (26 V.S.A. 905(e)).
- Grace period
- No grace period to keep working: the license lapses at expiration and unsupervised electrical work is not allowed on a lapsed license. Late renewal window is 1 year after expiration with a $25 late fee (26 V.S.A. 905(e)).
- 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 $115, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Master Electrician (Master)
State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- License valid 3 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 908(a)). Renewal application and fee must be received on or before the expiration date. The expiration month is shown on the license.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 15 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Lapsed license may be renewed within one year after expiration by paying about $25 in addition to the renewal fee (26 V.S.A. 905(e)).
- Grace period
- No grace period to keep working: the license lapses at expiration and unsupervised electrical work is not allowed on a lapsed license. Late renewal window is 1 year after expiration with a $25 late fee (26 V.S.A. 905(e)).
- 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
Type-S (Specialty) Journeyman Electrician (e.g., refrigeration, well pumps) (Type S)
State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- License valid 3 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 908(a)). Renewal application and fee must be received on or before the expiration date. The expiration month is shown on the license.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $115. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Lapsed license may be renewed within one year after expiration by paying about $25 in addition to the renewal fee (26 V.S.A. 905(e)).
- Grace period
- No grace period to keep working: the license lapses at expiration and unsupervised electrical work is not allowed on a lapsed license. Late renewal window is 1 year after expiration with a $25 late fee (26 V.S.A. 905(e)).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $115, 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 · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- License valid 2 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 2195(a)); specific month shown on license / online account.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Within 90 days of expiration: pay about $15 reinstatement fee plus renewal fee (26 V.S.A. 2195(b)).
- Grace period
- 90-day late-renewal window (with $15 fee); license is expired during this period.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $90, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Master Plumber (Master)
State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- License valid 2 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 2195(a)); specific month shown on license / online account.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $120. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Within 90 days of expiration: pay about $15 reinstatement fee plus renewal fee (26 V.S.A. 2195(b)).
- Grace period
- 90-day late-renewal window (with $15 fee); license is expired during this period.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $120, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Specialist Plumber (Water Heater / Heating System / Water Treatment) (Specialist)
State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Deadline
- License valid 2 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 2195(a)); specific month shown on license / online account.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Within 90 days of expiration: pay about $15 reinstatement fee plus renewal fee (26 V.S.A. 2195(b)).
- Grace period
- 90-day late-renewal window (with $15 fee); license is expired during this period.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- 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
Roofing
Residential Contractor Registration (applies to roofers) (Registration)
State registration · Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (Secretary of State)
- Deadline
- Biennial renewal (26 V.S.A. 5507). OPR licenses renew on a fixed two-year cycle for each profession; the exact expiration date is shown in the OPR online account and on Find a Professional. OPR emails a renewal notice and opens renewal 6 weeks before expiration. An initial registration issued 90 days or less before the profession's renewal date runs through the next full two-year period.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $250. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Not set out in 26 V.S.A. ch. 106. OPR-regulated registrations fall under the general OPR rule (3 V.S.A. 127(d)) for a registration expired no more than one biennial period: reinstatement within 30 days of expiration carries a $100 penalty; after 30 days the penalty equals the renewal fee plus about $40 for each additional month or fraction (capped at about $1,500), plus the renewal fee. Penalty relief is possible only for exceptional circumstances or extreme hardship.
- Grace period
- No grace period stated; registration is expired after the expiration date and work requiring registration may not be contracted. Renewal opens 6 weeks before expiration.
- Insurance
- Minimum general liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; certificate of insurance uploaded with initial and each biennial renewal. Written contract required for jobs of $10,000+.
- Official link
- https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/
- 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 $250, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Pest control
Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification/license (incl. Category 7A General/Structural Pest Control) (Commercial 7A)
State license · Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- Deadline
- Dec 31 every year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 16 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- The Secretary may assess a $27 late fee (or the fee due, if less) on renewals received more than 30 days after expiration (6 V.S.A. 1); no separate pesticide late fee is listed.
- Grace period
- License lapses if not renewed within 1 year of expiration (then re-test).
- Official link
- https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/pesticide-programs
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 16 hours of continuing education
- 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
Pesticide Company License (commercial pesticide business) (Company)
State license · Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- Deadline
- Dec 31 every year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- The Secretary may assess a $27 late fee (or the fee due, if less) on renewals received more than 30 days after expiration (6 V.S.A. 1); no separate pesticide late fee is listed.
- Grace period
- License lapses if not renewed within 1 year of expiration (then re-test).
- Official link
- https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/pesticide-programs
- 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 $75, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
General contractor
Residential Contractor Registration - Business Organization (Registration (Business))
State registration · Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (Secretary of State)
- Deadline
- Biennial renewal (26 V.S.A. 5507). OPR licenses renew on a fixed two-year cycle for each profession; the exact expiration date is shown in the OPR online account and on Find a Professional. OPR emails a renewal notice and opens renewal 6 weeks before expiration. An initial registration issued 90 days or less before the profession's renewal date runs through the next full two-year period.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $250. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Not set out in 26 V.S.A. ch. 106. OPR-regulated registrations fall under the general OPR rule (3 V.S.A. 127(d)) for a registration expired no more than one biennial period: reinstatement within 30 days of expiration carries a $100 penalty; after 30 days the penalty equals the renewal fee plus about $40 for each additional month or fraction (capped at about $1,500), plus the renewal fee. Penalty relief is possible only for exceptional circumstances or extreme hardship.
- Grace period
- No grace period stated; registration is expired after the expiration date and work requiring registration may not be contracted. Renewal opens 6 weeks before expiration.
- Insurance
- Minimum general liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; certificate of insurance uploaded with initial and each biennial renewal. Written contract required for jobs of $10,000+.
- Official link
- https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/
- 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 $250, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Residential Contractor Registration - Individual (no employees) (Registration (Individual))
State registration · Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (Secretary of State)
- Deadline
- Biennial renewal (26 V.S.A. 5507). OPR licenses renew on a fixed two-year cycle for each profession; the exact expiration date is shown in the OPR online account and on Find a Professional. OPR emails a renewal notice and opens renewal 6 weeks before expiration. An initial registration issued 90 days or less before the profession's renewal date runs through the next full two-year period.
- 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 set out in 26 V.S.A. ch. 106. OPR-regulated registrations fall under the general OPR rule (3 V.S.A. 127(d)) for a registration expired no more than one biennial period: reinstatement within 30 days of expiration carries a $100 penalty; after 30 days the penalty equals the renewal fee plus about $40 for each additional month or fraction (capped at about $1,500), plus the renewal fee. Penalty relief is possible only for exceptional circumstances or extreme hardship.
- Grace period
- No grace period stated; registration is expired after the expiration date and work requiring registration may not be contracted. Renewal opens 6 weeks before expiration.
- Insurance
- Minimum general liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; certificate of insurance uploaded with initial and each biennial renewal. Written contract required for jobs of $10,000+.
- Official link
- https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/
- 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 $75, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup