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Wisconsin General contractor license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/WI/checklist/general-contractor

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

General contractor

Dwelling Contractor (business certification) (DC)

State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Deadline
Anniversary of the issue date, annually. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $25. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
A credential may be renewed up to one term (1 year) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (1 year) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.
Official link
https://license.wi.gov/
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Bond in force for $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $25, 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

Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (individual) (DCQ)

State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Deadline
Date of issuance, every 2 years. Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
12 hours
Renewal fee
About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
A credential may be renewed up to one term (2 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). CE completed after expiration requires a $25 late CE fee. Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (2 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.
Official link
https://license.wi.gov/
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 $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

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this checklist can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and ClearLicensed is not affiliated with any state board. Sources for every rule are on clearlicensed.com/states/WI.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.