Contractor licenses in Massachusetts
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- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every year, every 3 years, every 5 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $52-$2,050
- Continuing education
- 2-21 hours per cycle
Open these first
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS)
Electrical Contractor License (State)
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians
HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractor License
Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) | 1 year | $2,050.00 | None |
| Construction Supervisor License (State) | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) | 2 years | $100.00 | 12 hours |
| Electrical Contractor License (State) Insurance required | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians | 3 years | $117.00 | 21 hours |
| Fire Protection Contractor License Insurance required | Massachusetts Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters | 2 years | $75.00 | None |
| Hoisting Engineer License (State) | Massachusetts Department of Public Safety (DPS) | 2 years | $60.00 | 2 hours |
| Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation | 2 years | $100.00 | None |
| HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractor License Insurance required | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) | 2 years | $100.00 | 6 hours |
| Journeyman Electrician License (Class B) | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians | 3 years | $78.00 | 21 hours |
| Journeyman Plumber License | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters | 2 years | $52.00 | 12 hours |
| Lead Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) | 1 year | $575.00 | None |
| Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Insurance required | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards | 5 years | $375.00 | None |
| Master Gas Fitter License Insurance required | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters | 2 years | $97.00 | 6 hours |
| Master Refrigeration Technician License | Massachusetts Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters (OPSI) | 2 years | See page | None |
| Plumbing Contractor License (State) Insurance required | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters | 2 years | $78.00 | 12 hours |
| Elevator Contractor License (State) Special case | Massachusetts Board of Elevator Regulations | 2 years | See page | None |
| EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | See page | See page | 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 Massachusetts
When Massachusetts contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
9 license pages, including HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractor License, Plumbing Contractor License (State), Master Gas Fitter License.
Every year
2 license pages, including Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, Lead Abatement Contractor License.
Every 3 years
2 license pages, including Electrical Contractor License (State), Journeyman Electrician License (Class B).
Every 5 years
1 license page, including Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements.
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