Wisconsin Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Wisconsin.
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Company Licenses
Wisconsin Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Wisconsin Asbestos Company Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: |
Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/AutomaticFireSprinkler/Contractor/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 application fee + $100 exam fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $2,000 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $25 credential fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/DwellingContractorRestricted/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
| Insurance Requirements: | Workers' compensation insurance is required for contractors with employees. |
| Bond Requirements: | At least $5,000 but less than $25,000. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $25 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElectricalContractor/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $200 prorated credential fee based on the 4-year license term. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | By June 30 every 4 years. |
Wisconsin Elevator Contractor License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorContractor/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $100 credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Exterior Asbestos Company Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: |
Wisconsin HVAC Contractor Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/HVACContractor/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $160 prorated credential fee based on the 4-year license term. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $160 |
| Due: | Quadrennially from the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Lead Abatement Company Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Wisconsin.
There is no state level license for plumbing firms in Wiscosin, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Wisconsin UDC Inspection Agency Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/UDC/InspectionAgency/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $100 credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $100 credential fee |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Utility Contractor License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/UtilityContractor/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 application fee + $30 exam fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by March 31. |
Individual Licenses
Wisconsin Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Exterior Supervisor Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Exterior Worker Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Management Planner Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Project Designer Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/AutomaticFireSprinkler/SystemApprentice/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Tester Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/AutomaticFireSprinkler/SystemTester/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Tester Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $180 credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Class 1 Blaster License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Blaster/Class1/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed, the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential. |
Wisconsin Class 2 Blaster License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Blaster/Class2/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential. |
Wisconsin Class 3 Blaster License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Blaster/Class3/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed, the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential. |
Wisconsin Class 4 Blaster License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Blaster/Class4/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential. |
Wisconsin Class 5 Blaster License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Blaster/Class5/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential. |
Wisconsin Class 6 Blaster License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Blaster/Class6/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential. |
Wisconsin Class 7 Blaster License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Blaster/Class7/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8.00 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential. |
Wisconsin Commercial Building Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CommercialBuildingInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CommercialElectricalInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CommercialPlumbingInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/DwellingContractorQualifier/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $30 credential fee. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $30 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Electrical Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElectricalApprentice/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
Wisconsin Elevator Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorApprentice/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
Wisconsin Elevator Apprentice Restricted Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorApprenticeRestricted/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
Wisconsin Elevator Helper Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorHelper/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Elevator Inspector Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $120 prorated credential fee based on a 4-year term from December 31st . |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
Wisconsin Elevator Mechanic License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorMechanic/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $90 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $90 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
Wisconsin Elevator Mechanic Restricted License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorMechanicRestricted/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $90 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $90 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date |
Wisconsin Fire Detection, Prevention and Suppression Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/FDPSInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Fire Detection, Prevention and Suppression Inspector Certification |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/HVACQualifier/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $60 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Industrial Electrical Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElectricalApprenticeIndustrial/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Industrial Electrical Apprentice Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date |
Wisconsin Industrial Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanElectricianIndustrial/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed, the applicant will pay a $100 prorated credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Journeyman Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/AutomaticFireSprinkler/FitterJourneyman/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Journeyman Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter License |
| Agency Fee: | $10 application fee and a $20 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $180 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanElectrician/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed, the applicant will pay a $100 prorated credential fee. |
| Notes: | - |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanPlumber/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 application fee and a $20 exam fee. When the exam is passed, the applicant will pay a $180 prorated credential fee. |
| Notes: | - |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by March 31. |
Wisconsin Journeyman Plumber Restricted Appliance License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanPlumberRestrictedAppliance/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Journeyman Plumber Restricted Appliance License |
| Agency Fee: | $10 application fee and a $20 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $180 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by March 31. |
Wisconsin Journeyman Plumber Restricted Service License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanPlumberRestrictedService/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Journeyman Plumber Restricted Service License |
| Agency Fee: | $10 application fee and a $20 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $180 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by March 31. |
Wisconsin Lead Abatement Project Designer Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $325 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $325 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of last certification. |
Wisconsin Lead Abatement Supervisor Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 + $50 exam fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last certification. |
Wisconsin Lead Abatement Worker Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of last certification. |
Wisconsin Lead Hazard Investigator Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 + $50 exam fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last certification. |
Wisconsin Lead Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 + $50 exam fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last certification. |
Wisconsin Lead Risk Assessor Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 + $50 exam fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last certification. |
Wisconsin Lead Sampling Technician Certification
| More Information: | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/training-certification.htm |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of last certification. |
Wisconsin Lift Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/LiftApprentice/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Lift Helper Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/LiftHelper/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Lift Mechanic License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/LiftMechanic/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $90 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $90 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Manufactured Home Installer License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MHInstaller/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a license fee of $100. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Master Electrician License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MasterElectrician/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $200 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Master Plumber License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MasterPlumber/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $500 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | March 31 every 4 years. |
Wisconsin Master Plumber Restricted Appliance License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MasterPlumberRestrictedAppliance/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $500 prorated credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | March 31 every 4 years. |
Wisconsin Master Plumber Restricted Service License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MasterPlumberRestrictedService/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $500 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | March 31 every 4 years. |
Wisconsin Pipelayer Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Pipelayer/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $180 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | March 31 every 4 years. |
Wisconsin Plumbing Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PlumbingApprentice/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
Wisconsin Plumbing Learner Restricted Appliance Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PlumbingLearnerRestrictedAppliance/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Plumbing Learner Restricted Appliance Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal for this profession. The credential holder must re-apply bi-annually (2 years) from date of issuance if specified coursework for credential is not completed.
Wisconsin Plumbing Learner Restricted Service Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PlumbingLearnerRestrictedService/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Plumbing Learner Restricted Service Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no renewal for this profession. The credential holder must re-apply bi-annually (2 years) from date of issuance if specified coursework for credential is not completed.
Wisconsin Registered Electrician Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElectricianRegistered/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $20 credential fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Wisconsin Registered Master Electrician Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MasterElectricianRegistered/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee and a $150 credential fee. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This registration does not expire.
Wisconsin Residential Electrical Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElectricalApprenticeResidential/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Residential Electrical Apprentice Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $15 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
Wisconsin Residential Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanElectricianResidential/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Residential Master Electrician License
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MasterElectricianResidential/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee and a $30 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $200 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin UDC Construction Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/UDC/ConstructionInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin UDC Electrical Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/UDC/ElectricalInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin UDC HVAC Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/UDC/HVACInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin UDC Plumbing Inspector Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/UDC/PlumbingInspector/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Weld Test Conductor Certification
| More Information: | https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/WeldTestConductor/Default.aspx |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $20 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay an $80 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by June 30. |
Wisconsin Welder Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and a $35 credential fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Due: | Every 4 years by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date. |
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