Contractor licenses in Vermont
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
- Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every 3 years, every year, every 5 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $50-$600
- Continuing education
- 8-15 hours per cycle
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Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor (T3)
Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety
Journeyman Electrician
Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety
Journeyman Plumber
Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Contractor Certification Insurance required | Vermont Department of Health | 1 year | $600.00 | None |
| Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor (T3) | Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety | 3 years | $50.00 | 15 hours |
| Journeyman Electrician | Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety | 3 years | $115.00 | 15 hours |
| Journeyman Plumber | Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety | 2 years | $90.00 | 8 hours |
| Lead-Safe RRPM Firm License Insurance required | Vermont Department of Health | 5 years | $300.00 | None |
| Lead-Safe RRPM Supervisor License | Vermont Department of Health | 1 year | $50.00 | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Vermont
When Vermont contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
6 license pages, including Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Specialty Plumber (Limited).
Every 3 years
4 license pages, including Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor (T3), Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician.
Every year
2 license pages, including Lead-Safe RRPM Supervisor License, Asbestos Abatement Contractor Certification.
Every 5 years
1 license page, including Lead-Safe RRPM Firm License.
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