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Ohio renewal checklist

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Generated 2026-05-05 15 license types 5 with CE 4 with bond requirements
Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $350.00
  • Application fee $300.00
  • Late penalty $50.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

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

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Surety Bond
  • Notarized Application
  • Government Issued Id

General Contractor Registration (Cleveland)

City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $120.00
  • Application fee $150.00
  • Late penalty $50.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

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

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Surety Bond
  • Notarized Application
  • Articles Of Incorporation
Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $131.25
  • Application fee $131.25
  • Late penalty $50.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Workers Compensation Certificate
  • Application Form

Electrical Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $60.00
  • Application fee $340.00
  • Late penalty $30.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

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

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Experience Documentation
  • W2 Or Schedule C

Plumbing Contractor License (State)

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $60.00
  • Application fee $175.00
  • Late penalty $30.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

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

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Experience Documentation
  • W2 Or Schedule C
Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $60.00
  • Application fee $175.00
  • Late penalty $30.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

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

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Experience Documentation
  • Epa Certification

Home Improvement Contractor License (Columbus)

City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $350.00
  • Application fee $300.00
  • Late penalty $50.00 (30-day grace period)

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Examination Results
  • Experience Documentation

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

Ohio Hydronics Contractor License

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $60.00
  • Application fee $50.00

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability
  • Continuing education 10 hours

Documents

  • License Application
  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Experience Documentation
  • Ce Completion

Ohio Refrigeration Contractor License

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $60.00
  • Application fee $50.00

Requirements

  • Insurance General Liability
  • Continuing education 10 hours

Documents

  • License Application
  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Experience Documentation
  • Ce Completion

Akron Contractor Registration

City of Akron Plans and Permits

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

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

Requirements

  • Surety bond $10,000.00
  • Insurance General Liability

Documents

  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Bond Certificate
  • Business Registration
  • Workers Compensation

Toledo Contractor and Journeyman License Renewal Requirements

City of Toledo Division of Building Inspection

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

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

Requirements

  • No extra filing requirements are listed for this license.

Documents

  • Contractor License
  • Trade License

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

Fire Protection Contractor License

Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal

Renews every 12 months

Renewal

  • Pay $150.00
  • Application fee $200.00

Requirements

  • Surety bond $50,000.00
  • Insurance General Liability

Documents

  • License Application
  • Proof Of Insurance
  • Bond Certificate
  • Other

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

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