Contractor licenses in Ohio
Start with the page that matches your trade or classification, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Renewal fees
- $60-$350
- Continuing education
- 10 hours per cycle
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General Contractor Registration (Cleveland)
City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing
Electrical Contractor License (State)
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)
HVAC Contractor License (State)
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Contractor Registration Insurance required | City of Akron Plans and Permits | 1 year | See page | None |
| Electrical Contractor License (State) Insurance required | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) | 1 year | $60.00 | 10 hours |
| Fire Protection Contractor License Bond and Insurance required | Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| General Contractor License (Columbus) Bond and Insurance required | City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services | 1 year | $350.00 | None |
| General Contractor Registration (Cleveland) Bond and Insurance required | City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing | 1 year | $120.00 | None |
| Home Improvement Contractor License (Columbus) Bond and Insurance required | City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services | 1 year | $350.00 | None |
| HVAC Contractor License (State) Insurance required | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) | 1 year | $60.00 | 10 hours |
| Ohio Hydronics Contractor License Insurance required | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) | 1 year | $60.00 | 10 hours |
| Ohio Refrigeration Contractor License Insurance required | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) | 1 year | $60.00 | 10 hours |
| Plumbing Contractor License (State) Insurance required | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) | 1 year | $60.00 | 10 hours |
| Toledo Contractor and Journeyman License Renewal Requirements | City of Toledo Division of Building Inspection | 1 year | $140.00 | None |
| Contractor Registration (Cincinnati) Special case Insurance required | City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings and Inspections | 1 year | $131.25 | 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 Ohio
When Ohio contractor licenses come due
Every year
11 license pages, including Electrical Contractor License (State), General Contractor Registration (Cleveland), HVAC Contractor License (State).
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