Contractor licenses in Illinois

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Licensing board: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Renewal cycle: Every year for most licenses; every 2 years, every 3 years for others
Renewal fees: $125-$3,000
Continuing education: 8-16 hours per cycle

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General Contractor License (Chicago)

City of Chicago Department of Buildings

Every 12 months ·$300.00 ·Insurance required

Plumbing Contractor License (State)

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Every 12 months ·$150.00 ·12 CE hours

Roofing Contractor License (State)

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Every 24 months ·$125.00 ·Bond required

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License	Board	Renewal	Fee	CE
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required	Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)	1 year	$500.00	8 hours
Elevator Mechanic License (State)	Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)	2 years	$250.00	8 hours
Fire Alarm Contractor License Insurance required	Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)	3 years	$450.00	None
Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Insurance required	Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal	2 years	$3,000.00	16 hours
General Contractor License (Chicago) Insurance required	City of Chicago Department of Buildings	1 year	$300.00	None
Lead Abatement Contractor License Insurance required	Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)	1 year	$500.00	8 hours
Plumbing Contractor License (State) Bond and Insurance required	Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)	1 year	$150.00	12 hours
Roofing Contractor License (State) Bond and Insurance required	Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)	2 years	$125.00	None
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	See page	See page	None
Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	5 years	$300.00	None
OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case	U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA	See page	See page	None

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Renewal deadlines in Illinois

When Illinois contractor licenses come due

Every year

4 license pages, including Plumbing Contractor License (State), Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, General Contractor License (Chicago).

Every 2 years

3 license pages, including Roofing Contractor License (State), Fire Sprinkler Contractor License, Elevator Mechanic License (State).

Every 3 years

1 license page, including Fire Alarm Contractor License.

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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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