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Illinois renewal checklist

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Generated 2026-05-05 11 license types 5 with CE 2 with bond requirements

General Contractor License (Chicago)

City of Chicago Department of Buildings

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $300.00
  • Application fee $300.00
  • Late penalty $125.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Experience Documentation
Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $125.00
  • Application fee $125.00
  • Late penalty $50.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Surety bond $25,000.00
  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Bond Certificate
  • Examination Results
  • Experience Documentation

Plumbing Contractor License (State)

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $150.00
  • Application fee $250.00
  • Late penalty $75.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Surety bond $20,000.00
  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation
  • Continuing education 12 hours

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Bond Certificate
  • Examination Results
  • Continuing Education Certificate

Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $3,000.00
  • Application fee $3,000.00
  • Late penalty $500.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation
  • Continuing education 16 hours

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Nicet Certification
Renews every 36 months

Renewal

  • Pay $450.00
  • Application fee $298.00

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Experience Documentation
  • Background Check

Elevator Mechanic License (State)

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)

Renews every 24 months

Renewal

  • Pay $250.00
  • Application fee $250.00
  • Late penalty $50.00

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation
  • Continuing education 8 hours

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Continuing Education Certificate
  • Experience Documentation

Lead Abatement Contractor License

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $500.00
  • Application fee $500.00
  • Late penalty $100.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation
  • Continuing education 8 hours

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Lead Rrp Certification

Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Renewal

  • Use the official renewal link below for the current fee and timing.

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Lead Rrp Certification

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Renewal

  • Use the official renewal link below for the current fee and timing.

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Section 608 Technician Certification Card

OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA

Renewal

  • Use the official renewal link below for the current fee and timing.

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Osha Student Course Completion Card

Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $500.00
  • Application fee $750.00
  • Late penalty $125.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation
  • Continuing education 8 hours

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Asbestos Training Certificate
  • Experience Documentation

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