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Wisconsin Construction Licensing

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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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Wisconsin Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Wisconsin Asbestos Company Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Company

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$400

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

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.

Commercial general contractors are not required to hold a state-issued license for this type of work. You should contact the municipality in which you are performing work to determine if a license is required at the local level.

Contractors working on one or two-famiy homes are required to have the Dwelling Contractor Certification and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification if you are doing general construction work, such as siding, insulation, and roofing, on one- or two-family homes that require you to pull building permits. The municipality in which you are doing work determines what type of work requires building permits.

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:

Contractors must either obtain liability coverage of at least $250,000 per occurance or meet the bonding requirement. Workers' compensation insurance is also required for contractors with employees.

Bond Requirements:

Contractors must either obtain a bond of at least $25,000 of meet the liability insurance requirement.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Dwelling Contractor Certification

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $25 credential fee.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required

Commercial general contractors are not required to hold a state-issued license for this type of work. You should contact the municipality in which you are performing work to determine if a license is required at the local level.

Contractors working on one or two-famiy homes are required to have the Dwelling Contractor Certification and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification if you are doing general construction work, such as siding, insulation, and roofing, on one- or two-family homes that require you to pull building permits. The municipality in which you are doing work determines what type of work requires building permits.

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Insurance Requirements:

Workers' compensation insurance is required for contractors with employees.

Bond Requirements:

At least $5,000 but less than $25,000.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $25 credential fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Electrical Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$260

Before you Apply:

Firm Requirements

  • Name of Qualifier
  • Personnel of Applicant forms for the following:
    • Qualifier
    • President
    • Vice President
    • Secretary
    • Any other individual listed on the application
    • Note: this must be signed and notarized

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

By June 30 every 4 years.

Wisconsin Elevator Contractor License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Wisconsin Elevator Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $100 credential fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Wisconsin Elevator Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Exterior Asbestos Company Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Company

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Wisconsin HVAC Contractor Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for HVAC Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $160 prorated credential fee based on the 4-year license term.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$160

Due:

Quadrennially from the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Lead Abatement Company Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Wisconsin Lead Abatement Company Certification

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Form:

Wisconsin Lead Abatement Company Certification Renewal

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Wisconsin UDC Inspection Agency Registration

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $100 credential fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Wisconsin UDC Inspection Agency Renewal

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $100 credential fee

Due:

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Utility Contractor License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Wisconsin Utility Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$10 application fee + $30 exam fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Wisconsin Utility Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Every 4 years by March 31.

Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

City of Superior Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Superior Building Inspection Division (WI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Notes:

Separate registrations are required for each classification of work provided by the contractor.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100. Fees are reduced by half if applying in November or later.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Superior Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Superior Building Inspection Division (WI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Individual Licenses

Wisconsin Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Exterior Supervisor Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Individual

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Exterior Worker Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Individual

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$125

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Renewal of certification is not required if refresher training is taken annually and documented.

Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Individual

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Management Planner Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Individual

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Project Designer Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Individual

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Individual

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Asbestos Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Application - Individual

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$15

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Tester Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Class 1 Blaster License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Class 1 Blaster License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Class 2 Blaster License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Class 3 Blaster License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Class 4 Blaster License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Class 5 Blaster License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Class 6 Blaster License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Class 7 Blaster License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Commercial Building 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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Commercial Plumbing 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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Cross Connection Control Tester Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Form 3125: Application for Cross Connection Control Tester Registration

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $180 credential fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

Every four years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a $30 credential fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Electrical Apprentice Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for 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 Elevator Apprentice Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Elevator 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 Elevator Apprentice Restricted Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Elevator Apprentice Restricted 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 Elevator Helper Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Elevator Helper Registration

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a $15 credential fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$15

Due:

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Elevator Inspector Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Elevator Inspector License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Elevator Mechanic License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Elevator Mechanic Restricted License

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for HVAC Qualifier Certification

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Industrial Electrical Apprentice Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Industrial Journeyman Electrician License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Journeyman Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Journeyman Electrician License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Journeyman Plumber 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.

Notes:

-

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

Every 4 years by March 31.

Wisconsin Journeyman Plumber Restricted Appliance License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

Every 4 years by March 31.

Wisconsin Journeyman Plumber Restricted Service License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

Every 4 years by March 31.

Wisconsin Lead Abatement Project Designer Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$325

Due:

Biennially by the date of last certification.

Wisconsin Lead Abatement Supervisor Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$125 + $50 exam fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Wisconsin Lead Abatement Worker Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Biennially by the date of last certification.

Wisconsin Lead Hazard Investigator Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$150 + $50 exam fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Wisconsin Lead Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$150 + $50 exam fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Wisconsin Lead Risk Assessor Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$175 + $50 exam fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Wisconsin Lead Sampling Technician Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Lead Safe Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application ? Individual Lead Disciplines

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially by the date of last certification.

Wisconsin Lift Apprentice Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Lift Apprentice Registration

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a $15 credential fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$15

Due:

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Lift Helper Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Lift Helper Registration

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a $15 credential fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$15

Due:

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Lift Mechanic License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Lift Mechanic License

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a $90 credential fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Manufactured Home Installer License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Manufactured Home Installer License

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a license fee of $100.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Master Electrician License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Wisconsin Master Electrician License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Master Plumber License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Master Plumber License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

March 31 every 4 years.

Wisconsin Master Plumber Restricted Appliance License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Master Plumber Restricted Appliance License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

March 31 every 4 years.

Wisconsin Master Plumber Restricted Service License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Master Plumber Restricted Service License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

March 31 every 4 years.

Wisconsin Pipelayer Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Pipelayer Registration

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a $180 prorated credential fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

March 31 every 4 years.

Wisconsin Plumbing Apprentice Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Plumbing 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 Plumbing Learner Restricted Appliance Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registered Electrician Registration

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and a $20 credential fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Wisconsin Registered Master Electrician Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registered Master Electrician Registration

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Residential Journeyman Electrician License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Residential Master Electrician License

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Residential Master Electrician License

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin UDC Construction Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for UDC Construction 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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin UDC Electrical Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for UDC 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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin UDC HVAC Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for UDC HVAC 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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin UDC Plumbing Inspector Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for UDC Plumbing 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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Weld Test Conductor Certification

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Weld Test Conductor Certification

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$80

Due:

Every 4 years by June 30.

Wisconsin Welder Registration

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Welder Registration

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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