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Contractor license renewal deadline checker

Pick your state, trade and license type. You get the next renewal deadline, the days left, the grace period, what renewing late costs, the CE hours and the official renewal link. Free, and no signup.

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, and fee amounts are approximate. This is not legal advice.

Your license

The answer updates as you pick.

Pick a state first.

From your license card. We count the days to it.

Pick a state to start

Then choose your trade and license type. You will see the next renewal deadline and how many days are left, the renewal cycle, the grace period, what renewing late costs, the CE hours and the official renewal link.

  • Deadline and days left
  • Late fee and grace period
  • CE hours required
  • Link to the official renewal site

How it works

Where the dates come from

State rules on file, checked against the licensing boards where we could, with the sources under every answer.

  • One date for everyone

    Many boards renew every license of a type on the same day, for example Aug 31 of even years. The checker counts to the next one. If you type your own date, yours wins.

  • A date of your own

    Other licenses renew a set number of months after they were issued. Type the expiration date from your license card and the checker counts the days and shows what renewing late costs.

  • Licensed by your city

    Some states leave a trade to cities and counties, or do not license it at all. The checker says so, and you can still set up a reminder from the date on your local license.

FAQ

Questions about the checker

Where do the deadlines come from?

From the renewal rules we collected from each state licensing board, with the sources linked under every answer. When a board renews every license of a type on the same date, the checker counts to the next one. When the date depends on when your license was issued, type the date from your license card.

Are the fees exact?

No. Boards change fees often and some add processing charges, so we show a recent amount to help you plan. The official renewal site has the exact amount.

What if my state does not license my trade?

Some states leave a trade to cities and counties, or do not license it at all. The checker says so. Ask your city or county, and you can still set up a reminder from the date on your local license.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. The checker is free and needs no signup. If you want an email before the date, the Free plan covers one license with email reminders, no card and no time limit.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is informational: verify with the issuing board. Rules and deadlines change, and the board decides. We are not affiliated with any state board.

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.