Contractor licenses in Pennsylvania
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 2 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $90-$375
- Continuing education
- 6-8 hours per cycle
Open these first
Contractor License (Philadelphia)
City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)
Electrical Contractor License (Pittsburgh)
City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections
Master Plumber License (Pittsburgh)
Allegheny County Health Department - Plumbing Program
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor General Liability Insurance (PA Minimum) Insurance required | Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection | See page | See page | None |
| Contractor License (Philadelphia) Insurance required | City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) | 1 year | $126.00 | None |
| Contractor Registration (Pittsburgh) Insurance required | City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) | 1 year | $90.00 | None |
| Electrical Contractor License (Pittsburgh) Insurance required | City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections | 1 year | $90.00 | 8 hours |
| Home Improvement Contractor Registration Insurance required | Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General | 2 years | $100.00 | None |
| Master Plumber License (Pittsburgh) | Allegheny County Health Department - Plumbing Program | 1 year | $375.00 | None |
| Electrical Contractor License (Philadelphia) Special case Insurance required | City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) | 1 year | $202.00 | 8 hours |
| 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 (Philadelphia) Special case Insurance required | City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) | 1 year | $253.00 | 6 hours |
| OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case | U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA | See page | See page | None |
| Philadelphia Construction Site Safety Training Requirements Special case | City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections | See page | See page | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Pennsylvania
When Pennsylvania contractor licenses come due
Every year
4 license pages, including Electrical Contractor License (Pittsburgh), Contractor License (Philadelphia), Master Plumber License (Pittsburgh).
Every 2 years
1 license page, including Home Improvement Contractor Registration.
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