Contractor licenses in Missouri
Start with the page that matches your trade or classification, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year for most licenses; every 4 years, every 2 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $10-$2,900
- Continuing education
- 8 hours per cycle
Open these first
Kansas City General Contractor License
Kansas City City Planning & Development Department (Permits Division)
St. Louis Electrical Contractor License
City of St. Louis Building Division
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | 1 year | $2,900.00 | None |
| Kansas City General Contractor License Insurance required | Kansas City City Planning & Development Department (Permits Division) | 4 years | $181.00 | None |
| Kansas City HVAC Contractor License | Kansas City City Planning & Development Department (Permits Division) | 4 years | $181.00 | None |
| Lead Abatement Contractor License Insurance required | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) | 2 years | $250.00 | None |
| St. Louis Electrical Contractor License Bond and Insurance required | City of St. Louis Building Division | 1 year | $150.00 | 8 hours |
| St. Louis General Contractor License | City of St. Louis License Collector | 1 year | $200.00 | 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 |
| Master Plumber License (Local Jurisdiction) Special case | Local Boards of Plumbing Examiners (city/county level, per RSMo Chapter 341) | 1 year | $10.00 | 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 Missouri
When Missouri contractor licenses come due
Every year
3 license pages, including St. Louis Electrical Contractor License, Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, St. Louis General Contractor License.
Every 4 years
2 license pages, including Kansas City General Contractor License, Kansas City HVAC Contractor License.
Every 2 years
1 license page, including Lead Abatement Contractor License.
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