Contractor licenses in Maine
Start with the trade or category page that matches your work, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Maine Fuel Board
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every year for others
- Renewal fees
- $20-$650
- Continuing education
- 8-15 hours per cycle
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Asbestos Abatement Contractor
Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Journeyman Electrician
Maine Electricians' Examining Board
Lead Abatement Contractor
Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Oil Burner / Solid Fuel Technician | Maine Fuel Board | 2 years | $40.00 | None |
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor Insurance required | Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) | 1 year | $650.00 | None |
| Helper Electrician | Maine Electricians' Examining Board | 2 years | $25.00 | None |
| Journeyman Electrician | Maine Electricians' Examining Board | 2 years | $150.00 | 15 hours |
| Journeyman Oil Burner / Solid Fuel Technician | Maine Fuel Board | 2 years | $100.00 | None |
| Journeyman Plumber | Maine Plumbers' Examining Board | 2 years | $200.00 | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Maine
When Maine contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
13 license pages, including Journeyman Electrician, Limited Electrician, Master Electrician.
Every year
2 license pages, including Asbestos Abatement Contractor, Lead Abatement Contractor.
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