Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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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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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $2,050 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $2,050 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Massachusetts Deleader Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards - Deleading and Lead Safety Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $276 application fee + $155 license fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $117 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Massachusetts Gas Fitter Corporation License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Massachusetts Gas Fitter LLC License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Massachusetts Gas Fitters Partnership Certificate
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Massachusetts General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
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.
Registration Not Required
Not required
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. |
| Fact Checked: | 9/25/17 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Massachusetts Lead-Safe Renovator Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards - Deleading and Lead Safety Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Massachusetts Lead-Safe Renovator Contractor License Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Due: | Every 5 years from the date of initial issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Massachusetts Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Mechanical contractor firm licenses are not issued at the state level, however, a refrigeration contractor license is required to operate a refrigeration contactor business.
Registration Not Required
Not required
Massachusetts Plumbers Partnership Certificate
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Issuance of a Plumbers Partnership Certificate |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Massachusetts Plumbing Corporation License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Massachusetts Plumbing LLC License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Individual Licenses
Massachusetts Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Massachusetts Apprentice Gas Fitter License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $9 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $625 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $625 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $625 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $625 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $225 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Deleader Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards - Deleading and Lead Safety Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Deleader Worker License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards - Deleading and Lead Safety Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | For first-time licenses, applications must be submitted in person. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Demolition Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $150 license fee |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Application fee $226; After passing the exam $104 License fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $78 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Insulation Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $78 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Journeyman Gas Fitter License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 9/18/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $52 license fee + $31 exam fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $52 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 9/18/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | 52 License +$31 exam |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $52 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Limited Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installer License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $66 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $52 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Masonry Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | 100 exam fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $276 Application fee + $155 License fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $117 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Master Gas Fitter License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 9/18/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $31 exam fee + $78 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $97 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Master Plumber License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 9/18/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $31 exam fee + $78 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $78 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts One and Two Family Dwellings Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Plumbing Apprentice License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $14 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $14 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Apprentice License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/refrigeration-apprentice |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
| Fact Checked: | 5/16/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the licensee's date of birth. The first renewal will not be due within 12 months of the issuance of the license. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/refrigeration-contractor-license |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
| Fact Checked: | 5/16/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the licensee's date of birth. The first renewal will not be due within 12 months of the issuance of the license. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
| More Information: | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/refrigeration-technician-license |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
| Fact Checked: | 5/16/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the licensee's date of birth. The first renewal will not be due within 12 months of the issuance of the license. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Roof Covering Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Exam Registration Form for Construction Supervisor Candidate |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $150 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Solid Fuel-Burning Appliance Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Exam Registration Form for Construction Supervisor Candidate |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $150 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Exam Registration Form for Construction Supervisor Candidate |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $150 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Massachusetts Windows Doors Sliding Construction Supervisor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
| Fact Checked: | 4/20/18 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Exam Registration Form for Construction Supervisor Candidate |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $150 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
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National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
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