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 Asbestos Contractor License
| Agency: | Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Asbestos Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $650 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $650 |
| Due: | Annually |
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
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 license fee + $25 application fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by August 31. |
Maine Fire Sprinkler Contractor License - Endorsement
| Agency: | State of Maine Department of Public Safety - Office of State Fire Marshal |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Instructions: | This endorsement is for the installation of fire sprinkler systems. A fire sprinkler permit (or a "preliminary permission") is required by the office for each job before installation is allowed. |
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
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 Lead Contractor License
| Agency: | Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Lead Hazard Prevention |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $275 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $275 |
| Due: | Annually |
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.
Individual Licenses
Maine Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Maine Apprentice Electrician License
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $96 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Biennial renewal fee of $50.00 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Asbestos Professional Certification
| Agency: | Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Asbestos Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Fee depends on the category; each category is listed with its fee on the application |
Registration Renewal
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| 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
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $96 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $171 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | 150; $20.00 for Senior Journeyman Electrician (over age 70) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Journeyman Plumber License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 license fee + $21 criminal background check fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Journeyman-in-Training Plumber License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 license fee + $21 criminal background check fee |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This license is valid for a period of four years and cannot be renewed.
Maine Lead Professional Certification
| Agency: | Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Lead Hazard Prevention |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Fee depends on the category; each category is listed with its fee on the application |
Registration Renewal
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| 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
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $171 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150; $20.00 for Senior Limited Electricians (over age 70) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Master Electrician License
| Agency: | Maine Electricians' Examining Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $171 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150; $20.00 for Senior Master Electrician (over age 70) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Master Plumber License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 license fee + $21 criminal background check fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Maine Trainee Plumber License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 license fee + $21 criminal background check fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| 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.
