Maine Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Maine.
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Company Licenses
Maine Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Maine Electrical Contractor License
Not required
Electrical Contracting Company licensure is not required on the State level in Maine.
Electrical contractor licenses are not issued at the state level in Maine.
Maine Elevator Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/elevator/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Professional & Financial Regulation - Elevator and Tramway Safety Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 license fee + $25 application fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by August 31. |
Maine General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Maine.
General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level. There is no state level license.
Maine Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Maine.
Mechanical contractor licenses are not issued at the state level in Maine.
Maine Plumbing Company License
| More Information: | http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers/plumbing_company.html |
| Agency: | Maine Professional & Financial Regulation - Plumbers' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Plumbers Examining Board Company License Application Renewal |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
Maine Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Maine Apprentice Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $96 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Biennial renewal fee of $50.00 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Asbestos Professional Certification
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee depends on the category; each category is listed with its fee on the application |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee depends on the category; each category is listed with its fee on the application |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Maine Helper Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $96 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $171 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | 150; $20.00 for Senior Journeyman Electrician (over age 70) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Plumbers' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Application fee of $25.00; License fee of $200.00; Criminal background check fee of $21.00 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Journeyman-in-Training Plumber License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Plumbers' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Application fee of $25.00; License fee of $100.00; Criminal background check fee of $21.00 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This license is valid for a period of four years and cannot be renewed.
Maine Lead Professional Certification
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Lead Hazard Prevention |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee depends on the category; each category is listed with its fee on the application |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee depends on the category; each category is listed with its fee on the application |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Maine Limited Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $171 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150; $20.00 for Senior Limited Electricians (over age 70) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Master Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $171 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150; $20.00 for Senior Master Electrician (over age 70) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Master Plumber License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Plumbers' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Application fee of $25.00; License fee of $200.00; Criminal background check fee of $21.00 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Trainee Plumber License
| More Information: | http://www.state.me.us/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers/index.html |
| Agency: | Maine Plumbers' Examining Board |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Plumbers Examining Board Trainee Plumber License Application |
| Agency Fee: | Application fee of $25.00; License fee of $100.00; Criminal background check fee of $21.00 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Biennial renewal fee of $100.00 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
