Massachusetts Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Massachusetts.
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Company Licenses
Massachusetts Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Massachusetts Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/asbestos-and-deleading-license-renewal |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Safety Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $2,050 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $2,050 |
| Due: | Annually |
Massachusetts Electrical Systems Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/board-of-state-examiners-of-electricians-licensing |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Initial Registration
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| Agency fee: | $276 application fee + $155 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $117 |
| Due: | Triennially |
Massachusetts General Contractor License
Not required
There is no state level license for general contractor firms in Massachusetts, however, contractors may need to have a licensed construction supervisor present depending on the scope of a project.
Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Registration as a Home Improvement Contractor or Sub-Contractor |
| Agency fee: | $150 registration fee + $100 for contractors with 3 or fewer employees, $200 for contractors with 4-10 employees, $300 for contractors with 11-29 employees, and $500 for contractors with 30 or more employees. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $150 registration fee + $100 for contractors with 3 or fewer employees, $200 for contractors with 4-10 employees, $300 for contractors with 11-29 employees, and $500 for contractors with 30 or more employees. |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Massachusetts Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical contractor firm licenses are not issued at the state level, however, a refrigeration contractor license is required to operate a refrigeration contactor business.
Massachusetts Plumbers Partnership Certificate
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| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Issuance of a Plumbers Partnership Certificate |
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| Agency fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
Massachusetts Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Massachusetts Asbestos Inspector License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/asbestos-and-deleading-license-renewal |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Safety Program |
Massachusetts Asbestos Project Designer License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/asbestos-and-deleading-license-renewal |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Safety Program |
Massachusetts Asbestos Supervisor License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/asbestos-and-deleading-license-renewal |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Safety Program |
Massachusetts Asbestos Worker License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/asbestos-and-deleading-license-renewal |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Safety Program |
Massachusetts Electrical Systems Technician License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/board-of-state-examiners-of-electricians-licensing |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/board-of-state-examiners-of-electricians-licensing |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Massachusetts Master Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/board-of-state-examiners-of-electricians-licensing |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Apprentice License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/refrigeration-apprentice |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/refrigeration-contractor-license |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/refrigeration-technician-license |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
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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.
